Galley

Galley is a recipe-first culinary operating system offered by Galley Solutions, Inc. It aims to centralize recipe management, inventory controls, purchasing, and production in a single platform. According to the vendor, Galley is designed to cater to a wide range of companies, including contract foodservice providers, multi-unit restaurants, ghost kitchens, and small businesses. The product is intended to benefit various professionals and industries, such as chefs, culinary professionals, foodservice managers and operators, kitchen staff and production teams, as well as contract foodservice providers and multi-unit restaurant operators.

Key Features

Recipe Management: According to the vendor, Galley's recipe-first culinary operating system allows users to easily create, manage, and share recipes. It provides a central repository for recipe data, making it easily accessible and searchable. The system also enables users to assign recipes to vendor items, ensuring real-time pricing updates.

Inventory Controls: Galley offers inventory tracking and management features, allowing users to monitor current inventory levels and historical data across all locations. The vendor claims that Galley simplifies the ordering process by generating optimized purchase orders based on inventory and historical data. Additionally, the system creates production guides that streamline the production process, potentially reducing over-purchasing, waste, and labor costs.

Purchasing: The vendor states that Galley streamlines the purchasing process by integrating with vendors for real-time food costing. Users can leverage their food data to develop high-margin recipes and increase menu profitability. Galley generates optimized purchase orders, taking into account current inventory levels and historical data.

Production Management: Galley automates production lists, purchase guides, and inventory management, potentially saving users time and improving operational efficiency. It allows users to scale recipes, manage event orders, and calculate costs easily, facilitating better decision-making in the kitchen. The vendor claims that Galley ensures the right products are in the right place for a best-in-class dining experience.

Centralized Data Hub: According to the vendor, Galley serves as a central repository for all food data, including recipes, menu planning, food costing, and inventory tracking. It provides a single source of truth for all food data and kitchen operations, simplifying operations and data entry. Galley's API-first approach enables connectivity and shared data, allowing integration with existing technology stacks.

Menu Planning: Galley's menu planning features enable users to create menus that cross-utilize ingredients and make the most of items already in stock. The vendor claims that it helps users plan menus that align with inventory levels, potentially reducing waste and optimizing menu offerings. Galley aims to increase efficiency in the kitchen by streamlining menu planning.

Automated Ordering: According to the vendor, Galley automates the ordering process by generating electronic orders to suppliers based on menu data and real-time inventory levels. Users can restock in seconds, eliminating the need for handwritten lists or manual order placement. Galley tracks current inventory and historical data across all locations, aiming to ensure optimal purchasing decisions.