A catering contract is a legal document between a caterer that agrees to provide food services to an event for a client in exchange for payment. Who is the Caterer? This is the party that is providing food services. Caterer's Address Do you want enter the Caterer's address? Do you want enter the Caterer's address? YesNo What is the Caterer's Address? Street Address Address Line 2 City Please SelectAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington DCWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming State ZIP Code The Client Who is the Client? This is the party that is receiving the food services. Client's Address Do you want to enter the Client's address? Do you want to enter the Client's address? YesNo What is the Client's Address? Street Address Address Line 2 City Please SelectAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington DCWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming State ZIP Code The Event Event Title (if any) Event Address Do you know the Address where the Event is being held? Do you know the Address where the Event is being held? YesNo Specifically, the address where the event is located. What is the Address of the Event? Street Address Address Line 2 City Please SelectAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington DCWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming State ZIP Code Date of the Event Do you know the Date of the Event? Do you know the Date of the Event? YesNo Date of Event The Event is for: The Event is for: 1 day onlyMore than 1 day The Event continues until: Time of Event Do you know the Time of the Event? Do you know the Time of the Event? Yes (recommended)No Enter the Start and End Times: Number (#) of Attendees Do you know the approximate Number (#) of Attendees? Do you know the approximate Number (#) of Attendees? Yes (recommended) No This is the estimated number of people that will be attending the event. Enter the approximate number (#) of attendees: Attendees Food Services Select the Food Services that will be provided: Select the Food Services that will be provided: Food Truck. To provide a food truck at the Event.Buffet. A buffet-style experience with food stations.Hors d’Oeuvres. Servers offering food on small trays.Full Course Meal. To serve an appetizer, main dish, and dessert.Tableware. Providing plates, cups, and eating utensils.Other (enter custom items) The food services mentioned will be provided by the caterer. Enter custom food service items: Requested Menu Do you want to enter the FOOD that will be served at the Event? Do you want to enter the FOOD that will be served at the Event? YesNo, I will add later What are the Requested Food items? Write the foods that will be served at the catering event. Are there any food items that are prohibited? Are there any food items that are prohibited? YesNo Due to allergies or general distaste. What foods are Prohibited from the Event? Final Menu When must the Food Items be finalized? withinDays before the Event Calculation of Fees How will the Caterer charge for providing Food Services? How will the Caterer charge for providing Food Services? a Flat Fee ($)per Attendee ($/attendee)per Hour ($/hr)Other (custom terms) This does not include the fees for providing drinks. This will be charged separately. What is the Flat Fee? $ What is the Fee per Person? $/ Attendee What is the Hourly Rate? $/ hour How will the Food Services be charged to the Client? Enter how the Caterer will be paid for providing their food services at the event. Drink Services Will the Caterer be providing Drink Services? Will the Caterer be providing Drink Services? YesNo This means providing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. How will the Drink Services be offered to attendees? How will the Drink Services be offered to attendees? Cash Bar (attendees pay)Open Bar (with a limit)Open Bar (no limit) An open bar is paid for by the host. A cash bar is paid for by the attendees. Enter the Maximum Limit $ For the open bar. Drinks Offered Do you want to enter the Alcoholic Drinks to be served at the Event? Do you want to enter the Alcoholic Drinks to be served at the Event? No, I will add at a later timeYes Enter the Requested Alcoholic Drinks: Do you want to enter the Non-Alcoholic Drinks served at the Event? Do you want to enter the Non-Alcoholic Drinks served at the Event? No, I will add at a later timeYes Enter the requested Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Deposit Will the Client be required to pay a Deposit? Will the Client be required to pay a Deposit? Yes (recommended)No The deposit would be paid at the time of signing this contract. What is the Deposit Amount? $ Canceling or Changing Can the Client CANCEL or CHANGE the date of the Event? Can the Client CANCEL or CHANGE the date of the Event? NoYes (with # days' notice) If the Client changes or cancels, how much of the deposit is non-refundable? Non-Refundable The non-refundable deposit would be kept by the Caterer. Since there is no deposit, will there be a payment required if the Client does change or cancel? Since there is no deposit, will there be a payment required if the Client does change or cancel? Yes, a payment is requiredNo, a payment is NOT required Keep in mind it is difficult to collect payment in this scenario for the Caterer. Therefore, it is recommended to go back and request a deposit from the Client. What is the PAYMENT REQUIRED for changing or canceling this contract? $ This cannot be more than the total amount estimated for the cost of the catering event. If the Client changes or cancels after the cancellation period, how much of the deposit is non-refundable? Non-Refundable The non-refundable deposit would be kept by the Caterer. Since there is no deposit, will there be a payment required by the Client if they change or cancel AFTER the cancellation period? Since there is no deposit, will there be a payment required by the Client if they change or cancel AFTER the cancellation period? Yes, a payment for canceling is requiredNo payment is required Keep in mind it is difficult to collect payment in this scenario for the Caterer. Therefore, it is recommended to go back and request a deposit from the Client. What is the PAYMENT REQUIRED for changing or canceling this contract? $ How much notice is required to cancel or make changes? Days Before the Event The "cancellation period." Payment Due When will the Caterer be paid? When will the Caterer be paid? Within a specified number (#) of days AFTER the eventWithin a specified number (#) of days BEFORE the eventAfter receiving an InvoiceBy a Specific Date (enter date)Other Payment is required: days before the event Payment is required: days after the event Payment is required: after receipt of an invoice Enter the Date when the Caterer must be paid: Client will pay the Caterer under the following terms: Payment Methods What are the Caterer's acceptable payment methods? What are the Caterer's acceptable payment methods? CashCheckCredit CardVenmoCashAppOther Other: Enter an alternative payment method. Late Fee If the Client doesn't pay the Caterer on time, will there be a LATE FEE? If the Client doesn't pay the Caterer on time, will there be a LATE FEE? YesNo It is recommended to have a late fee to motivate the Client to pay the total amount due. What will be the Late Fee? What will be the Late Fee? The maximum interest rate allowed under law.Fixed interest rateFixed amount ($) What is the Interest Rate? For the late fee. What is the Late Fee Amount? $ This amount will be charged every 30 days the total amount is not paid. Additional Terms and Conditions Would you like to add Additional Terms & Conditions? Would you like to add Additional Terms & Conditions? YesNo Enter any Additional Terms or Conditions: Date What is the DATE of this Agreement? Usually today's date. Next Save Save and finish later
