Galley

Galley Solutions offers a B2B software-as-a-service platform that functions as a culinary resource planning (CRP) system for the foodservice industry. Founded in 2017 by brothers-in-law Benji Koltai (CEO) and Ian Christopher (COO), the San Diego-based company aims to standardize food data and streamline back-of-house operations. The idea originated from Koltai's personal experience with food sensitivities and receiving mislabeled meals, which highlighted the chaos in kitchen operations. With prior experience as a foodservice software developer and an engineering manager at the delivery-only restaurant Sprig, Koltai collaborated with Christopher, who had a background in hospitality management, to create a solution.

The company's core offering is its CRP platform, which centralizes all food data, including recipes, ingredients, menus, and allergen information, into a single repository. This recipe-centric approach serves as the foundation for all other functions. The system enables foodservice operators to manage food costs in real-time, optimize and automate purchasing, track inventory, and generate production guides on demand. By mapping ingredients to real-time vendor items, the platform helps kitchens make more informed purchasing decisions and calculate accurate recipe margins. Recently, Galley introduced "Galley Assist," an AI-powered interface that can convert unstructured content like PDFs and photos into fully costed and allergen-tagged recipes, reducing data entry time significantly.

Galley's business model is subscription-based, with options including a freemium model. The company targets a wide range of clients within the foodservice sector, such as multi-unit restaurant groups, contract foodservice companies like Aramark, ghost kitchens, caterers, supermarkets, and delivery-native businesses like DoorDash Kitchens. By providing a single source of truth for food data, Galley helps these operators reduce food waste, lower labor costs, improve margins, and enhance overall operational efficiency. The platform is built with an open API, allowing for integration with other software providers for functions like accounting and point-of-sale systems. The company has raised a total of $20 million in funding, including a $14.2 million Series A round in 2022 led by Astanor Ventures.

Keywords: culinary resource planning, food data management, kitchen management software, recipe costing, inventory management, foodservice operations, menu engineering, procurement automation, food waste reduction, restaurant technology, back of house automation, ghost kitchens, contract foodservice, multi-unit restaurants, food production planning, allergen tracking, food data intelligence, SaaS, food-tech, supplier management, culinary operations, predictive purchasing, B2B food service, kitchen productivity, menu planning software, nutritional analysis