How can we help?

Need help with an order? hello@happyboards.com

Ordering and availability

Why does checkout open on HappyBoards?

HappyBoards is the team behind HappyCatering. Each restaurant's menu and checkout run on its HappyBoards storefront, so that is where you order. We confirm before you leave, and it opens in a new tab.

How far ahead should I order?

Each restaurant sets its own notice time. Its HappyBoards storefront shows the delivery times available when you check out.

Where are the restaurants?

Restaurants listed on HappyCatering today are located in Manhattan. Delivery to your address is confirmed at checkout.

Do I need an account?

No. Guest checkout is available on HappyBoards. An account adds order history and saved addresses.

Prices and payment

What will I pay?

The food is at the restaurant's menu price. HappyCatering adds no food markup and no customer platform fee. Delivery, applicable tax and any tip are shown at checkout before you pay. See how fees compare

How do I pay?

Payment is taken at checkout on the restaurant's HappyBoards storefront, which shows the accepted payment methods.

Delivery and dietary needs

Can you deliver to my office?

Add your building address, floor and any access instructions at checkout. Delivery options are confirmed for each restaurant there.

How do I handle dietary needs and allergies?

Add preferences and allergies in the order notes at checkout. For severe allergies, contact the HappyBoards team before ordering. Dietary labels on HappyCatering describe menus, not allergen or dietary certifications.

Changes and support

Can you help with a large or recurring order?

Yes. Tell us what you need and the HappyBoards team will help plan it. Plan a larger order

I need help with an order. Who do I contact?

Email the HappyBoards team at hello@happyboards.com. Include your order details so they can find it quickly.

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Costs and payouts

What does HappyCatering charge?

No platform commission, monthly fee or setup fee. We add no food-price markup. Actual card-processing charges and net delivery costs still apply.

What comes out of my payout?
Each charge on a HappyCatering order and who receives it.
Line itemWhat is chargedWho receives itWe add
Restaurant foodYour direct menu priceYou$0
DeliveryActual net delivery cost, when usedDelivery provider$0
Card processingActual processing chargePayment provider$0
Platform access and commission$0HappyCatering$0

Actual card-processing charges are deducted from your payout. For delivery we arrange, you cover the courier cost after subtracting the delivery fee collected from the customer. If the customer pays $10 for delivery and the courier costs $15, you cover $5. We add no markup.

Applicable taxes and any optional tip are itemized separately and are not HappyCatering revenue.

Why are you doing this for free?

We built the technology for HappyBoards, our own catering business. We chose to open it to other restaurants without taking a share of their food sales. It costs money to run; we simply aren't charging a platform commission or subscription.

Will you introduce commissions later?

No. Our manifesto commits to no commissions ever. Read our manifesto

Joining and setup

Which restaurants can apply?

Independent restaurants that can prepare catering orders. Send us your menu and a few details, and our team will review them with you. Apply to join

What happens after I apply?

You can book a quick call with our team, or skip it. We review your application, import your menu and prepare your listing with you, and confirm where order notifications go before you go live. Applying does not activate a listing on its own, and we do not promise a volume of orders.

Where is HappyCatering available?

Restaurants listed on HappyCatering today are located in Manhattan.

Orders and delivery

How will I receive orders and get help?

Customers check out on your restaurant's HappyBoards storefront. During setup, we confirm where you'd like order notifications sent. The HappyBoards team handles customer support and is your contact for help.

How will customers find my restaurant?

Customers search HappyCatering by area, date and food preferences. Your restaurant also gets its own page, linked to your HappyBoards storefront. We don't promise a volume of orders.

Do I need my own delivery drivers?

We help arrange courier delivery where available, and confirm the delivery options with you as we prepare your listing.

Pricing and operating rules

Do I control my prices, lead times and minimums?

You set your prices. We configure supported lead times and minimums with you.

Ready to join? Apply to join or compare fees.