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Connect Catering Quote Builder to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn event details into accurate, profitable customer quotes.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Catering Quote Builder.

  1. 01

    Calculate logistics and rentals

    This capability handles the math for equipment and delivery needs. It calculates the costs associated with rentals and getting your gear to the venue.

  2. 02

    Calculate service labor

    Use this to figure out staffing expenses. It calculates total labor costs based on your crew size, hourly rates, and shift duration.

  3. 03

    Generate final quote

    This capability compiles all your pricing data into a finished customer quote. It applies your target profit margins and necessary taxes to the subtotal.

  4. 04

    Get menu pricing

    This capability retrieves specific ingredient costs. It provides the unit pricing needed to build accurate food cost models.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Event Quoting

When a client asks for a price, you give the details to your agent to get a quote immediately.

02

Margin Verification

Check if a proposed menu will actually meet your profit goals after labor and rentals are added.

03

Staffing Budgeting

Determine exactly how much you can afford to pay your crew based on the event's total budget.

04

Menu Costing

Update your menu prices as ingredient costs change to keep your pricing current.

One connector, every AI

Catering Quote Builder works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Catering Quote Builder to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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942ms average. Fast in production.

Catering Quote Builder is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1085ms
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Fastest day
873ms
Slowest day
1085ms
14-day trend
Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Catering Quote Builder, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Catering Quote Builder. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Catering Quote Builder Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8kOJiHIJzlzPeVewBmlFajBmsI0a1OYF3AHRSCWw/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Catering Quote Builder capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "catering-quote-builder-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8kOJiHIJzlzPeVewBmlFajBmsI0a1OYF3AHRSCWw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Catering Quote Builder in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Catering Quote Builder owners hand off.

This MCP is built for catering professionals who want to move away from manual pricing sheets. It lets you hand off the math to your AI client.

  • 01

    Catering Managers

    They hand off event specs to the AI to get quick price estimates.

  • 02

    Event Planners

    They use the capability to verify if a vendor's quote fits their budget.

  • 03

    Small Business Owners

    They use the AI to ensure every quote maintains a healthy profit margin.

FAQ

Questions Catering Quote Builder owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

    You connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, to Vinkius. Once connected, your agent can see and use the pricing capabilities automatically.

  • 02

    Can I set specific profit margins?

    Yes. The generate_final_quote capability allows you to specify a target margin to ensure your quotes are profitable.

  • 03

    Does this handle labor costs?

    Yes. The calculate_service_labor capability calculates total staffing expenses based on the number of workers and their rates.

  • 04

    Is this for large catering companies or small ones?

    It is designed for any catering professional who needs to turn event details into accurate quotes quickly.

  • 05

    What happens if ingredient prices change?

    You can use the get_menu_pricing capability to pull the most current ingredient costs into your calculations.

  • 06

    How do I calculate the total cost for my event?

    You can use calculate_service_labor for staff costs and calculate_logistics_and_rentals for equipment, then combine them with menu costs using generate_final_quote.

  • 07

    Can I include taxes in the final quote?

    Yes, the generate_final_quote capability allows you to specify a taxRatePercent to ensure the customer quote is accurate.

  • 08

    How is profit calculated?

    Profit is calculated by taking the customer quote (excluding taxes) and subtracting all internal costs like food, labor, and logistics.

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