COLANDER
Business
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Colander is a simple productivity application for restaurants to help your staff grow and achieve their goals while ensuring your business is running smoothly.
Created by a multi-unit Chef / Operator to help Owners run their restaurants and reward their team for their achievements. Stop putting off staff reviews and letting hard work go unnoticed. Colander is the one place you can manage your team and make sure your restaurant is running at full steam, from anywhere. Help your team help you by showing them you appreciate everything they do through better communication. Inspire your staff by being a great leader while helping them succeed with structured development.
Get a snapshot of the progress of your restaurant on a “Task-board” section.
You can also create a task with minimal effort and assign it to your staff.
Under “Tasks” you can track the progress of all your tasks easily using the filter options and you can manage all your tasks on the go.
You can take quick actions on the tasks to mark the status of the task like pause, complete, mark in-progress, blocked or comment on the task.
You can view the all the details of the task under “Task detail” screen
You can get more things done from a more detailed profile page for each individual.
Simple profile view for better clarity and you can manage all your profile information from the “profile” section.
Set different alarms per task to make sure your staff can dedicate the right amount of time when they are supposed to get things done. Put an end to forgetting things or starting and stopping a task, then wasting time.
more Smart Vendor Onboarding
Introducing a hassle-free way to onboard new vendors!
With Smart Vendor Onboarding, you can now easily capture and upload vendor invoices to Onboard the vendor
To access this new feature:
Menu → Vendor Onboarding → Select '+' → Smart Vendor Onboarding
4.4 10/10/2025
What's New in This Version
Introducing our powerful Invoice Digitization feature!
We've rolled out a brand-new AI-powered OCR system that helps you seamlessly convert paper invoices into digital format. Just scan your invoice, and our robust machine learning technology will automatically extract and populate the invoice details—saving you time and effort.
Highlights:
Scan and digitize paper invoices instantly From your Task's Invoice Tab
Accurate data extraction using our advanced AI-based OCR
Simplifies record-keeping and reduces manual entry errors
4.3 07/01/2025
Minor Bug Fixes.
4.2 06/13/2025
Minor Bug Fixes On Recipes Module
4.1 04/23/2025
We're excited to announce the release of our comprehensive "Recipe" feature, designed to elevate your cooking experience! This update brings a wealth of information and tools to your fingertips, making it easier than ever to create delicious meals.
Key Features:
Recipe Images:
Visually appealing, high-resolution images showcasing the finished dish, providing inspiration and a clear understanding of the final product.
Detailed Recipe Instructions:
Step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions that guide you through the entire cooking process, ensuring success every time.
Ingredient Details:
Complete ingredient lists with precise measurements and helpful notes, allowing for accurate preparation.
Recipe Videos:
Embedded video tutorials that visually demonstrate key techniques and steps, providing added clarity and confidence.
Storage Notes:
Practical guidance on how to properly store leftover ingredients and cooked dishes, minimizing waste and maximizing freshness.
Allergy Information:
Clearly labeled allergy information, including common allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, and more, allowing you to make informed choices and cater to dietary needs.
4.0 03/17/2025
Minor Bug Fixes
3.7 11/30/2024
New Copy Feature For Restaurants to Add vendors that are existing in the App.
Attach vendors to employee so that the employee email will be visible while placing orders.
3.6 10/29/2024
What's New:
We've enhanced the Vendor creation process with the following new fields:
Minimum Order Value: Easily set a minimum order amount for each vendor.
Vendor Instructions: Add specific instructions for vendors to streamline your ordering process.
User Instructions: Include personalized instructions for users, ensuring clarity and efficiency.
Vendor Holiday Fields: Organize orders better by specifying vendor holidays, helping you plan around their availability.
These updates aim to improve order management, making it easier and more intuitive than ever!.
3.5 09/13/2024
What's New in Version 3.4
Introducing: Purchase Trends
We are excited to announce a new feature: **Purchase Trends**! This powerful tool allows you to gain deeper insights into your purchasing habits. Here’s what you can do with it:
- **Visualize Purchase Data**: View the purchase trends of any item over a selected time period using a dynamic line chart.
- **Identify Patterns**: Easily spot trends and patterns in your purchasing behavior.
- **Make Informed Decisions**: Determine the quality of your purchases. A constant value on the chart indicates a good purchase, while fluctuating values suggest a potential issue.
- **Optimize Your Actions**: Use these insights to adjust your purchasing decisions and improve your overall shopping experience.
Update now to start using Purchase Trends and make smarter purchasing decisions!
**Improvements and Bug Fixes:**
- General performance improvements.
- Minor bug fixes for a smoother user experience.
Thank you for using our app! We appreciate your feedback and are always working to bring you the best features and improvements. If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to our support team.
3.4 06/20/2024
Improved Tasks Dashboard:
Introducing pagination for enhanced and seamless task management. Now, tasks are represented more efficiently, providing a smoother user experience.
3.3 04/22/2024
Performance improvements , Minor bug fixes
3.2 04/10/2024
Minor bug fixes.
3.1 04/04/2024
# The Restaurant-Specific Important Announcement Timeline System is designed to provide a centralized platform for restaurants to communicate important information to their employees and customers. This system will allow the posting of notifications and announcements specific to each restaurant, improving communication and engagement.
#Minor bug fixes.
3.0 03/18/2024
Minor Bug Fixes
2.20 02/01/2024
Minor Bug fixes
2.19 01/18/2024
Enhanced Product Management:
*Introducing the ability to edit product details directly from the order guide.
*Users can effortlessly update their existing product information with the new product edit feature.
Streamlined Whitelisting Requests:
*Super admins now have the capability to reject whitelist requests directly from the whitelist screen.
*This feature enhances the management of whitelist requests, providing a more efficient workflow.
Task Invoice Email Feature:
*A new functionality within the Tasks dashboard allows staff members to send task invoice emails to themselves and others.
*Improve communication and task management by easily sharing invoices directly from the Tasks dashboard.
2.18 01/05/2024
#. Menu Configuration:
* Feature Customization at Your Fingertips: Now, you have the power to tailor the app's features according to your restaurant's specific needs. With Menu Configuration, Super admins can easily enable or disable features offered to restaurants. Take charge of your app's functionality and optimize it based on your unique requirements.
#. Vendor Management & Order Guide Product Sorting:
* Effortless Product Organization: Managing vendors and sorting products in your order guide has never been smoother. With our enhanced Vendor Management and Order Guide Product Sorting, you can efficiently organize products based on your preferences. This update is designed to make the ordering process more intuitive and time-efficient.
#. Restaurant Deletion:
* Super Admins Take the Lead: Super admins can now directly delete restaurants from the restaurant menu. This feature provides a straightforward way to manage your restaurant listings, allowing super admins to maintain an up-to-date and relevant list of active restaurants. Streamline your restaurant management process with the ability to remove outdated or inactive entries effortlessly.
2.17 12/04/2023
#Email Auto Population:
To streamline communication in Vendor Management as we introduce advance features for admins. Here we would like to effortlessly manage email recipients for vendor order notifications, with the ability to add or remove individuals. This automation will save time and ensures accurate communication
# Product Image Support for Order Guide:
Now you can visualize your orders like never before. With the added product image feature, you can easily view the items in your order guide. This visual representation makes it even simpler to select the right products and streamline your ordering process.
2.16 10/26/2023
Grant administrative access for vendor management to the administrator.
2.15 09/08/2023
Now you can tailor your order guide to each vendor's offerings.
With this update, you have the power to create vendor-specific products right within the order guide. This means you can easily select products that are relevant to each vendor you work with, streamlining your ordering process and ensuring accuracy.
2.14 09/08/2023
Enhanced Chat Interface on Task and Request Modules
We've reimagined the way comments are displayed. Sender Comment bubbles are now aligned to the left, while receiver Comment bubbles are aligned to the right. This visual update enhances the natural flow of conversations and makes it easier to follow discussions.
2.13 08/28/2023
Added validation checks to ensure a smooth user experience when downloading invoices.
Introducing a badge on the White List tab, displaying the number of users currently in the whitelist. Now you can easily keep track of the whitelisted users at a glance.
2.12 07/24/2023
Introduce a fresh icon to highlight the new features on the Profile Dashboard.
Minor bug fixes.
2.11 07/13/2023
App Enhancements
# Task Creation is more robust now with error message pop ups that help you create task more effectively.
# While creating orders with tasks, you have to walk one mile less as you now get vendor selection with toggle button.
2.10 06/28/2023
Order management issue fixes and
Minor UI enhancements
2.9 05/29/2023
Smart Vendor Onboarding
Introducing a hassle-free way to onboard new vendors!
With Smart Vendor Onboarding, you can now easily capture and upload vendor invoices to Onboard the vendor
To access this new feature:
Menu → Vendor Onboarding → Select '+' → Smart Vendor Onboarding
more Version 4.4 10/10/2025
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