Catering Delivery Built for Small and Growing Operations
You don't need a fleet or a logistics team to deliver catering reliably. UniHop gives small catering businesses scheduled delivery with real-time monitoring, no contracts, and pricing that makes sense at lower volume.
The challenge
What Makes Delivery Hard for a Small Catering Operation?
Small catering businesses face a version of the same delivery problem that larger operations do — but with less margin for the added cost. Managing your own drivers means paying for availability you don't always need. Gig platforms charge commission on every order, which erodes margin on jobs that are already priced tight. And the lack of visibility on those platforms means a missed delivery hits your reputation before you even know there's a problem.
How it works
How UniHop Works for Small Catering Businesses
UniHop gives small catering operations delivery on demand with no contracts, no minimums, and pricing that scales with actual order volume. Use it for the jobs where you need reliable delivery without the overhead of running your own driver.
No Contract, No Minimum
Sign up and start placing orders when you need delivery. There's no monthly fee or delivery minimum — you pay per order based on distance and delivery style.
Choose the Right Delivery Style
Standard delivery works for straightforward drop-offs. Special Handling assigns a dedicated driver for presentation-sensitive orders, catering setups, or jobs where timing is critical.
Track Every Order in Real Time
Live order monitoring and GPS tracking keep you informed from pickup through delivery so you know where your order is without calling the driver.
Why UniHop
Why Small Catering Businesses Use UniHop
No Contracts, No Minimums
Use UniHop for the orders that need reliable delivery without committing to a monthly plan. Scale up during busy seasons and step back when volume drops — without renegotiating a contract.
Flat Delivery Fee, Not a Commission
A base fee plus per-mile rate means your delivery cost is predictable before the order goes out. For a catering business running tight margins, that matters more than the flexibility of a percentage commission.
Dedicated Driver When It Counts
Special Handling is available for the jobs that need it — a dedicated driver from pickup through delivery for time-specific or presentation-sensitive catering orders.
Live Visibility on Every Order
Real-time order tracking means you can tell a client exactly where their order is without calling the driver. For a small operation where your reputation rides on each job, that visibility is worth a lot.
“I've been looking for help with delivery for my business, but didn't feel comfortable until I found UniHop.”
— Charcuterie Business Owner
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There are no minimums and no monthly contracts. UniHop is available on a per-order basis so small catering businesses can use it for individual jobs without committing to a volume tier. Place orders when you need delivery and pay for what you actually use.
Standard delivery works for straightforward drop-offs where the handoff is simple and timing has a reasonable window. Special Handling is the better fit for presentation-sensitive orders, scheduled arrival windows, or jobs where a dedicated driver makes a difference in how the delivery goes. Most catering businesses use both depending on the order type.
Yes. Because there are no contracts or minimums, UniHop scales with your actual delivery volume. Busy event seasons with higher order counts work the same way as slower months with occasional runs — you pay per order based on distance and delivery style, not a flat monthly fee regardless of usage.
No. Orders can be placed directly through the UniHop platform without any technical integration. If your catering business uses a POS or ordering system and wants orders to flow into UniHop automatically, an API integration is available — but it's not required to start using the service.
UniHop uses a base fee plus per-mile pricing. Standard delivery starts lower and Special Handling is priced for the added coordination it provides. There are no percentage commissions on order value. See current rates →
Ready to add reliable delivery without the overhead?
No contracts, no minimums, no commission on order value. UniHop gives small catering businesses a delivery option that works at their scale.
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