Backend Implementation for Catering Orders Management #33
Description
Backend Implementation for Catering Orders Management
Overview
Implement complete backend functionality for catering orders management in the admin interface. This feature will allow the restaurant to handle catering orders separately from regular retail orders, with specialized fields and workflows appropriate for catering services.
Requirements
Core Functionality
- Catering Order Model: Create a dedicated model for catering orders with fields specific to catering services
- Order Management: Full CRUD operations for catering orders
- List View: Paginated list of catering orders with filtering and search capabilities
- Detail View: Comprehensive view showing all order information
- Status Management: Track catering orders through their lifecycle
Catering-Specific Features
- Event Information: Date, location, guest count, event type, setup requirements
- Special Requirements: Dietary restrictions, special requests, equipment needs
- Financial Tracking: Deposits, payment schedules, remaining balances
- Staff Assignment: Assign staff members to catering orders
- Contact Management: Separate contact person details for events
Data Management
- Order Numbering: Unique identifier system for catering orders
- Item Management: Associate menu items with quantities and special instructions
- Service Add-ons: Optional services like setup, staff, cleanup
- Cost Calculations: Automatic calculation of totals including items and services
Search and Filtering
- Status Filtering: Filter by order status (pending, confirmed, in progress, etc.)
- Date Range: Filter by event date ranges
- Search: Search across order numbers, customer names, contact persons, locations
- Sorting: Sort by various fields like date, amount, status
Performance Requirements
- Efficient database queries with proper indexing
- Pagination for large datasets (25 orders per page)
- Optimized data loading with related objects
Success Criteria
- Admin staff can create, view, edit, and delete catering orders
- List view displays orders with pagination and filtering working correctly
- Detail view shows complete order information including items and services
- Search functionality works across relevant fields
- Status tracking enables workflow management
- Financial calculations are accurate and automated
- Database performance is optimized for expected load
Dependencies
- Existing Customer and MenuItem models
- Admin interface framework
- Authentication and permissions system
Related Issues
- Blocks frontend catering orders interface implementation
- Part of the broader admin interface project