Getting Started – How to Set up Your CaterTrax Account
STEP 1
Go to https://uhcatering.catertrax.com/ to begin using the online catering
system.
As a new user, you will need to double click the Click Here link in the Customer
Login box to begin setting up your account.
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STEP 2
After you double click the Click Here link, a profile box titled New
Customers will open.
Be sure to fill in all Required Fields marked by an asterix (*) to successfully
complete your registration.
Note: University of Houston is a State of Texas institution of higher
education, and is therefore Tax Exempt, so please remember to click
the Tax Exempt box.
Once you have completed your new customer profile, click Continue.
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Step 3
Your new CaterTrax account will be confirmed and you should see the following
Welcome Page displayed.
This will be your personal Welcome Page and it will display each time you sign
onto CaterTrax in the future.
If you encounter any problems with creating your User Identification or use of
the on-line Registration form, please call the Catering on Cullen Main Office at
713.743.5248 and ask for assistance.
You are now ready to order catering services through CaterTrax!
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Placing a Menu Order using CaterTrax
STEP 1
Now that you have created your account, you are ready to start ordering
services!
If you are signing on after your original sessions remember to save the following
email link to your Favorites to save time https://uhcatering.catertrax.com/ .
Enter your last name and email address in the Customer Login box.
Click the Login button.
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Step 2
Once logged on to CaterTrax, your Welcome Page will load.
You may choose from the following options:
Create New Orders
Manage Orders
View My Catering
To enter a new order, click Create New Orders.
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Step 3
CaterTrax has two distinct catering guides to help you identify the best menu
and services for your event or activity. On this page you will find links for the
following options:
Catering on Cullen – This guide offers the full spectrum of catering options
which are ideal for special events, receptions and formal business meetings.
Casual Catering – This guide offers lighter catering options that are suitable
for smaller events, gatherings and informal meetings.
Select from one of the two catering guides.
Note: For this exercise we will be ordering from the Catering on Cullen guide.
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STEP 4
After you have selected the Catering Guide that best meets your needs,
CaterTrax will display an order page that provides you with several menu options
to choose from. For example the Catering on Cullen order page contains options
for Breakfast, Luncheons, Receptions and Dinners, etc.
Select one of the options on the right of this page.
Note: For this exercise we will select the Luncheons menu.
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STEP 5
The Luncheons menu will ask you to select from two options:
Plated Luncheons
or
Themed Luncheon Buffets
Note: For this exercise we will select the Plated Luncheons option.
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STEP 6
The Plated Luncheons menu lists several entrees for you to choose from.
Note: Please be sure to verify that your order meets the minimum number of
servings required (listed at the top of the page) for placing an on-line
order.
If you require less than the minimum, please contact the Catering on
Cullen Office at 713.743.5248, and they will arrange a custom menu for
you.
Click View Details to see more information about each of the dishes.
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STEP 7
By clicking the View Details icon, you will be able to select a dessert choice to
accompany the plated dish.
Note: Some premium desserts may have an additional charge added to the base
price for additional services such as being served warm.
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STEP 8
Please be aware that the Number of Guests field will default to the minimum
service requirement, so be sure to update that number for your order if it differs
from this amount (defined as 24 guests).
Note: If you have any Special Instructions for the Catering on Cullen staff, that
may include set-up time, special services needed for the meal, etc. Please
type them in this field.
It is not recommended that you use this field for additional order items
such as beverages, etc. That will delay your order, as the Catering on
Cullen Staff will have to manually pull the information and create a new
order for you on a separate manual ticket.
After reviewing your order, please click ORDER.
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STEP 9
After you have placed your order, CaterTrax will subtotal it and give you a price.
CaterTrax offers you the option of an << Empty Order link that will allow you to
delete your current order and re-enter it (see the items on the left side of the
page below) before you proceed to Check Out >>.
You may skip the << Empty Order option and click Check Out >> if you order is
complete.
Note: For this exercise we will click Check Out to complete our on-line order
through CaterTrax.
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Finalizing Your CaterTrax Order
STEP 10
By selecting Check Out you will begin the finalization process to complete your
order as well as arrange for payment. You will go through a series of steps to:
Step 1
Confirm Selection
Step 2
Event Information – Input date, time, location etc.
Step 3
Review Selection
Step 4
Check Out
On the Confirm Selection page, CaterTrax will ask you to review and confirm
the items that have been selected. If all menu options selected, quantities and
pricing are correct then click Continue>>.
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Finalizing Your CaterTrax Order
Step 11
Input your key event information on the Event Information page. You will be
asked to provide:
(1) Date (2) Event Time(s) (3) Event Location
When entering event dates, please pay close attention to the color of the box
that the date(s) fall within (see image on page 15).
Yellow Calendar Date(s) indicates that your order complies with CaterTrax
minimum order preparation time (usually more than 72 hours (3 business days)
from the time of the event)), and will be processed as a priority on-line order by
Catering on Cullen barring any unforeseen circumstances and/or high order
volumes that precede your order in the catering processing queue. It is
recommended that you confirm any orders placed within the yellow dates with
Catering on Cullen to avoid delays.
Pink Calendar Date(s) indicates that your order has fallen below the
minimum preparation time (i.e. you are requesting service with less than 72
hours notice). These are considered rush and custom orders, and cannot be
completed through CaterTrax. If you order falls within the pink zone, you will
need to contact the Catering on Cullen Office at 713.743.5248 for an
administrative override and manual processing.
TIP
: To ensure the convenience of placing orders through CaterTrax try to
avoid the highlighted calendar dates.
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Finalizing Your CaterTrax Ordered
Select the event date by clicking on the calendar…. and remember – Try to avoid
those yellow and pink dates for best service!
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Finalizing Your CaterTrax Order
STEP 12
After event date selection, CaterTrax will ask you to indicate your preferred
Delivery / Pickup method and Event Times using the drop down menus.
Complete all fields of information requested in the Event Details and Contact
Information boxes.
Note: The information you input in CaterTrax for your event is for Catering on
Cullen use only.
Tip:
You cannot make room reservations in CaterTrax, so be sure to contact
the UC Reservation Office or other responsible party and confirm a
reservation before you input the information in CaterTrax!
After you input your information click Continue.
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Finalizing Your CaterTrax Order
STEP 13
The Review Selection page in CaterTrax is designed to help you carefully
review your order. Please check each entry, as the Catering on Cullen Staff will
execute the order as it is placed.
Note If you find something that needs to be updated or changed, you can edit
the order by clicking Step 1 – Confirm Selection or Step 2 – Event
Information.
Once you have reviewed your order click Continue.
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Check out and On-line Payment of the Order
STEP 14
On the Check Out page, you will be asked by CaterTrax to select a method of
payment. Be sure to complete all the required fields in the Payment section,
and as an added convenience, you may copy other individuals on your catering
order by entering their email addresses in the CC Additional People box.
Note:
CaterTrax will accept major credit cards, P-cards, or speed type
cost center numbers. You may pay your invoice to Catering on
Cullen direct by using a Cashier’s check or Money Order.
Click the link titled I Accept the Terms & Conditions to read the Catering
Guidelines. Enter your initials in the box indicated to confirm that you have
read and that you accept the terms and conditions for Catering Services.
Click Process This Order
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Check out and On-line Payment of the Order
STEP 15
Once the order has been placed, CaterTrax will display the Order Ticket that will
contain all of the information you input for your catering request.
Note: The order ticket will be emailed to you and to any individuals you added
as additional cc’s for the order.
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Order Confirmation!
STEP 16
Congratulations, your catering order has been placed! You can now log off
CaterTrax.
Post Order Notice You will Receive
You will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] within 1 business day
(or sooner). If you have not received an email confirmation within 1-2 business days, call
the Catering on Cullen Office, your order may be delayed for an administrative override
resulting from service dates in pink or yellow or any issues arising with the method of
payment. You will need to click on one of the three links provided in the email for:
(1) CONFIRMATION of your order (2) REQUEST CHANGES or (3) PRINT
THE ORDER
Log into CaterTrax through the link and complete the process.
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