--- title: Restaurant Partner Program in Santa Barbara | Restaurant Connection description: Get more catering orders without extra staff. Restaurant Connection brings local office and group catering orders to your kitchen and pays you every Wednesday. image: https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/luna-grill-catering-spread.jpg --- [![Restaurant Connection](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/partner-page/rc-logo-black-v2.png?width=210&height=30&name=rc-logo-black-v2.png)](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#top) [How it works](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#how) [Why partner](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#why) [Ways to work together](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#options) [Coordinator Service](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#coordinator) [FAQ](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#faq) [(805) 259-1522](tel:+18052591522) [Become a partner](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#join) Locally owned in Santa Barbara since 1989 # Restaurant partner program in Santa BarbaraMore catering orders. No extra staff. Restaurant Connection brings local office and group catering orders to your kitchen. We take the order, handle the customer, coordinate delivery, and pay you every Wednesday. You just cook. [Become a partner](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#join) [See how it works](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#how) - Paid every Wednesday by direct deposit - We handle the customer, start to finish - We set up your menu for you ![Catering spread of grilled chicken, rice, salad, hummus and pita from Luna Grill, a Restaurant Connection partner](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/luna-grill-catering-spread.jpg) ![Tray of wrapped deli sandwiches from Three Pickles, a Restaurant Connection partner](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/three-pickles-sandwich-tray.jpg) ## Let's talk about your restaurant A few basics and I'll reach out within one business day. No pitch, just a conversation. Restaurant name Website (optional) First name Last name Email Phone Your roleOwnerGeneral managerCatering managerOther Locations12 to 34+ MarketSelect which market your restaurant is inSB South (Carpinteria, Montecito, SB, Goleta, IV)SB North (Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley)SLO County (SLO, Paso Robles, Pismo)Ventura West (Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Ojai, Fillmore)Conejo (Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi)LA County: San Fernando Valley (Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Encino, Van Nuys)LA County: Westside / Coastal (Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills)LA County: Tri-Cities (Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena)LA County: Central (DTLA, Silver Lake, Los Feliz) I'm interested inBecoming an RC partnerThe Catering Coordinator ServiceBothNot sure yet Do you do catering today?Yes, and we want more of itA little, nobody really owns itNot yet, but we'd like to Start the conversation Rather talk now? Call or text [(805) 259-1522](tel:+18052591522) or [book a 15-minute call](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/meetings/saul-plasencia?hsLang=en-us) Since 198937 years connecting local kitchens with local customers 90+local restaurant partners Every Wednesdaydirect deposit, no invoices to chase 100% localowned and run in Santa Barbara In good company ## Some of the local favorites already on board - ![Luna Grill logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-luna-grill.jpg) - ![Los Agaves logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-los-agaves.jpg) - ![Fresco at the Market logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-fresco.png) - ![Three Pickles logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-three-pickles.jpg) - ![Tino's Italian Grocery logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-tinos.png) - ![Flavor of India logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-flavor-of-india.png) - ![Ca' Dario logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-ca-dario.jpg) - ![South Coast Deli logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-south-coast-deli.png) - ![Chicken Ranch logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-chicken-ranch.jpg) - ![Bettina logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-bettina.png) - ![Kanaloa Seafood logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-kanaloa.jpg) - ![Buena Onda Empanadas logo](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/partner-page/logo-buena-onda.png) How it works ## Up and running without slowing down your kitchen. ![A Restaurant Connection driver picking up a to-go order from staff at Los Agaves in Santa Barbara](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/DSC00009.jpg) **Order up at Los Agaves.** Ticket ready, bags labeled, out the door. 1. 1 ### A quick call Fifteen minutes to learn how your kitchen runs, what you're good at, and how much catering you want to take on. 2. 2 ### We build your menu We set up your menu on our platform using what you already have, including photos from your website and socials, with your OK. 3. 3 ### Orders come in You get the full ticket ahead of time: headcount, pickup time and every note. We coordinate pickup and delivery from there. 4. 4 ### Paid every Wednesday Your earnings land in your bank account by direct deposit every week. No invoicing, no chasing. Why partner with us ## The catering business, minus the busywork. Catering is great money until someone has to answer the calls, chase the details, and deal with the 11:40 "can we add six more?" That part is our job. ### A new stream of catering customers Local offices and groups order catering through us every week. Partnering puts your menu in front of them. ### Mostly planned ahead Catering orders tend to come in a day or more out, so you can prep and staff for them instead of scrambling. ### We handle the customer Questions, changes, headcount swaps and issues come to us, not your front counter. ### A launch announcement When you go live, we tell our customers about you by email and text. You don't lift a finger. ### Weekly direct deposit Paid every Wednesday, like clockwork, straight to your bank account. ### Local, since 1989 We're not a national app with a call center. We live here, eat here, and know the restaurants we work with. Ways to work together ## Start simple. Add more when it makes sense. Where most partners start ### Marketplace partner Your menu on Restaurant Connection, in front of local teams and groups who already order through us. - Catering, delivery and pickup orders - Menu built and kept up to date for you - Announced to our customer list when you launch - Commission per order, paid out weekly Coming soon ### Branded ordering Online ordering on your own website and channels, with your look and feel. - Ordering page that matches your brand - On-demand delivery coordinated for you - Local support when something comes up [Want early access? Let me know](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#join) Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis and specialty food shops all welcome. If you sell food or drinks locally, let's talk. [No one running your catering? See our separate Coordinator Service](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#coordinator) A separate service Not part of the RC partnership ## Who's in charge of your catering right now? If the honest answer is "the GM, when they have a minute" or "nobody, really," catering money is slipping through the cracks. Our Catering Coordinator Service fills that seat for you. ### Sound familiar? - Catering calls go to voicemail during the lunch rush - Inquiries sit in the inbox for days - Someone orders once and never hears from you again - You tried a catering hire and it didn't stick ### Catering Coordinator Service CRM, lead follow-up and reporting included - **We answer your catering inquiries**Calls, emails and web inquiries to your restaurant get a fast reply and a quote, even during your rush. - **We set up your catering CRM**A real pipeline for your catering leads: capture, tracking and automated follow-ups, built for you. - **We turn one-timers into regulars**Thank-yous, check-ins and reorder nudges so customers come back without you chasing them. - **You get a monthly report**Leads, orders and catering revenue, in plain numbers, every month. ### How it's different from the RC partnership | Compare | RC partnership | Catering Coordinator Service | | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Your menu on the Restaurant Connection ordering platform | We run your own in-house catering for you | | Whose customers | Restaurant Connection's customers | Your customers: your phone, inbox and website | | How we get paid | Commission on each RC order | One-time setup, monthly retainer, plus a percentage of the catering revenue we bring in | | Agreement | Partner agreement | Its own separate agreement | | Need the other? | No | No. Use one, the other, or both | Drop-off and pickup catering only. We don't coordinate staffed events. [See how the Coordinator Service works](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/catering-coordinator?hsLang=en-us) [Book a 15-minute call](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/meetings/saul-plasencia?hsLang=en-us) ![Saul Plasencia, owner of Restaurant Connection](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/hubfs/Saul_headshot.png) Owner, Restaurant Connection Saul Plasencia [**(805) 259-1522**Call or text](tel:+18052591522) [saul@restaurantconnectionsb.com](mailto:saul@restaurantconnectionsb.com) Santa Barbara, CA Who you'll be working with ## You talk to the owner, not a sales rep. I'm Saul. I've been working with Santa Barbara restaurants my whole career, and I'd rather earn your trust over coffee than over a contract. If we're not a fit for your kitchen, I'll tell you. > "I order from them 3-5x per week... they set up and serve on time and always get it right. They have many restaurants to choose from and their staff and delivery persons are top notch. If you cater at all, put them on speed dial." **Ginger M.**, Google review from a customer who orders through us FAQ ## Questions restaurants ask us. What is Restaurant Connection? Restaurant Connection is a locally owned online ordering platform in Santa Barbara, operating since 1989. It connects local restaurants with offices, groups and residents who order catering, delivery and pickup. How can my restaurant get more catering orders in Santa Barbara? Partnering with Restaurant Connection puts your catering menu in front of local offices and groups that already order through us every week. We take the orders and handle the customer, so you get the volume without adding catering staff. How do I become a partner? Fill out the form at the top of this page, call or text (805) 259-1522, or book a 15-minute call. You'll hear back within one business day. What does it cost? Restaurant Connection earns a commission on each order. The exact rate is covered on our first call and spelled out in your service agreement before you commit. Is there a contract? Yes, a service agreement so expectations are clear on both sides. We're flexible and work through the details with every partner. How do orders reach my kitchen? We set that up with you during onboarding based on how your kitchen already works. It's usually very simple, and most partners need no special equipment. Who handles pickup and delivery? We coordinate it. Your job is to have the order ready at the pickup time on the ticket. Customers can also pick up directly from you. Who deals with customers if something goes wrong? We do. Order changes, questions and issues come to us so your staff can stay focused on the food. When and how do I get paid? Every Wednesday, by direct ACH deposit to your bank account. Is the Catering Coordinator Service part of the RC partnership? No. It's a separate service with its own agreement. We run your restaurant's own catering, from inquiries to follow-ups to CRM, and you don't need to be a Restaurant Connection partner to use it. Do you offer branded online ordering? Not yet. Branded ordering on your own website is coming soon. Let us know if you want early access. What areas do you serve? Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria, and we're expanding into Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles counties. Outside those areas? Reach out anyway. ## Your kitchen has room for more catering. Let's fill it. Fifteen minutes on the phone is enough to know if we're a fit. [Book a 15-minute call](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/meetings/saul-plasencia?hsLang=en-us) [Call (805) 259-1522](tel:+18052591522) [Or fill out the form](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/merchants#join) Restaurant Connection Restaurant Connection of Santa Barbara, Inc. Locally owned and connecting local restaurants with local customers since 1989. **Partner with us** [Catering Coordinator Service](https://go.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/catering-coordinator?hsLang=en-us) [(805) 259-1522](tel:+18052591522) [saul@restaurantconnectionsb.com](mailto:saul@restaurantconnectionsb.com) **For customers** [Order food](https://www.restaurantconnectionsb.com/) [Office catering](https://catering.restaurantconnectionsb.com/en-us/?hsLang=en-us) **Follow** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/restaurant.connection/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantConnectionSantaBarbara) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-connection-sb/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Santa Barbara", "addressRegion" : "CA" }, "alternateName" : "Restaurant Connection", "areaServed" : [ "Santa Barbara", "Goleta", "Montecito", "Carpinteria", "Ventura County", "San Luis Obispo County", "Los Angeles County" ], "email" : "saul@restaurantconnectionsb.com", "foundingDate" : "1989", "logo" : "https://45949957.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/45949957/partner-page/rc-logo-black-v2.png", "name" : "Restaurant Connection of Santa Barbara", "sameAs" : [ "https://www.instagram.com/restaurant.connection/", "https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantConnectionSantaBarbara", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-connection-sb/" ], "telephone" : "+1-805-259-1522", "url" : "https://www.restaurantconnectionsb.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "WebPage", "about" : [ { "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : "Santa Barbara County, CA", "name" : "Restaurant Connection partner program", "provider" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Restaurant Connection of Santa Barbara" }, "serviceType" : "Online catering and food ordering marketplace for restaurants" }, { "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : "Santa Barbara County, CA", "description" : "A separate service that runs a restaurant's own in-house catering: answering inquiries, catering CRM setup, follow-ups and monthly reporting.", "name" : "Catering Coordinator Service", "provider" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Restaurant Connection of Santa Barbara" }, "serviceType" : "Outsourced catering coordination and CRM for restaurants" } ], "description" : "Get more catering orders without extra staff. 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