Cookaborough helps all sorts of food businesses
Ready made meals
Bakers
Breadclub built a community of loyal customers who love how easy it is.
Artisans
Tarts Anon needed a system that was flexible enough to meet their needs.
CASE STUDY
Eastwood’s Deli transforms by setting up a weekly menu as an additional arm for the business.
As a result her revenue grows, she connects more deeply with customers, her staff are happier and Kelly gets to be creative in the kitchen again.
Situation
Kelly loved creating new prepared meals every week for her foodie hub, but was chasing her tail doing it; predicting customer demand in store was a challenge, she’d have no insight as to who was buying her food, whether they bought it regularly and what - if any - appetite there was outside of her local radius or beyond the peak season.
Solution
Using Cookaborough’s functionality and weekly ‘batched’ model for their prepared meals, Eastwood’s was able to build this offering into the most profitable, reliable arm of their business, without the effort and headache that would normally go hand in hand with a new revenue stream for a food business.
Extended Reach
Efficient weekly deliveries expanded Kelly's customer base, reaching towns beyond her initial radius. Now, she provides meals to older individuals on HCP who couldn't visit her in-store before.
120+ weekly orders
Cooking 120+ weekly orders that are prepared as a batch, is a far more efficient process than taking a guess at what is likely to sell.
$100 average order
Kelly’s average order size has grown to four meals and $100 per order, by using powerful data analytics to finesse her menu.
Reduced Costs
The efficiencies built into the platform allow Kelly and her team to work smarter, not harder by reducing the number of hours the store opens, while increasing revenue.
Features
If you need it, chances are we have it
Cookaborough features are crafted for food businesses to help with operational management of pre-orders. The platform is continuously evolving with the valuable input and feedback from our customers.
No set-up fees
There are no fees to set up your business on Cookaborough. Our team will support and work with you to get you up and running at no cost to you.
No lock-in period
There are no lock-in contracts or minimum commitments. You are free to stop using the platform at any time without incurring exit or penalty fees.
We want you to thrive
Our account management team will work with you to ensure you are maximising the features & functions of the platform for the benefit of your business.
More than just the platform
We offer a range of high-value off-platform benefits including discounts on packaging and supplies, collateral design resources and 24/7 support.
*Additions and discounts to the 8% Base Fee
8% commission (+gst) is the fee charged on most orders however there are some exceptions depending on the type of order and the payment method.
Home Care Package & NDIS orders
NDIS & HCP orders incur an additional 2% + GST fee due to the in-built functionality that enables these two segments to be serviced easily by local food businesses. We also provide specialised, high-touch account management to help you connect with Care Providers and Plan Managers, which will result in you finding new long-term, high value customers.
Marketplace Customer orders
Orders from customers who connect with your business via Cookaborough’s ‘Marketplace’ directory will incur and additional 2% + GST fee. We provide and invest in marketing the 'Marketplace' directory as an optional service to businesses on Cookaborough. Consider it a way to find new customers without having to invest in your own marketing and advertising.
Invoiced & Cash Customers
If a customer is paying via the invoice feature or they have been set-up as a cash customer with direct debit as their method of payment their orders will receive a discount of 2% + GST. This is in recognition of the transaction not insuring any third party transaction fees that are included on Credit Card transactions.
“We were paying $130 per month for an email marketing function and $2,500 per annum for food labelling software. Both these things are inbuilt in Cookaborough.”
Claudia, Dinner is Served,
Byron Bay NSW
HOME care packages
How HCP works for Food Businesses
Home Care Packages (HCP) is a government program designed to help senior Australians stay at home for longer and includes access to partially funded meals. Recipients are required to pay for only 30% of the cost of the meal, while the Care Provider pays for the remainder.
Historically it has been difficult for HCP Recipients to access a wide variety of high quality, locally produced meals. Offering locally-made seasonal meals produced in small batches can enhance the quality of life for senior Australians.
how do we help?
What does Cookaborough do?
Cookaborough has made it easy for food businesses to service local senior Australians. We are the only platform that automates the requirements of the NDIS & HCP to enable local food businesses to participate in these programs.
This includes:
Simplifying the application process for HCP Recipients.
Enabling the HCP Recipient to only pay 30% of the cost of the meal upfront.
Automating the invoicing of the remaining amount to the Care Provider.
Integrating the Care Provider debtor accounting process to make it easy to track amounts owing.
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME
How NDIS works for Food Businesses
The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) supports over 500,000 Australians with permanent and significant disabilities by providing funding for supports and services that enhance their quality of life.
Food businesses who offer NDIS services play a crucial role in helping Participants maintain their independence and wellbeing. They provide access to high-quality, nutritious meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
how do we help?
What does Cookaborough do?
Frequently asked questions
Find answers about running a food business on Cookaborough.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us to discover more about what Cookaborough can do. Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to help you.