Payment and Deposit

The total amount due on the final catering invoice must be paid by the Client to the Caterer. At the time of booking or signing of this Agreement, fifty percent (50%) of the total final catering invoice amount is due and demandable unless waived by the Caterer.

Final Payment

The final payment is due five (5) days before the event date but no later than when the contracted goods and/or services are delivered. Final balances that are not received open delivery are subject to a late fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per day, in addition to the final balance.

Menu

The Client will either provide his or her own menu or select from the Caterer’s catering menu. The menu must be confirmed seven days prior to the event date.

Payment Method

All payments can be made in cash, by credit card, or by corporate check. Caterer passes on transaction fees to the Client. Payments by check are due seven days before the event.

Service Charge

All events/functions requiring wait/server staff will incur an eighteen (18%) service charge.

Guest Count

The caterer must have the final number of guests to be served seven business days before the event. Any increase in the number of guests will incur additional charges. The Client will only be billed for the guaranteed number of guests served.

Time

Any time extension beyond the agreed-upon time will result in additional staff hours being charged to the Client.

Change of Event Time, Date, or Venue

The Caterer will apply the entire balance of the Client’s deposits and prepayments (less than $100.00) to another event, venue, or time, subject to our availability.

Rentals

The Caterer may provide all of part of the rental items for the events, as well as an estimated cost/rental list. The Client has the option to change or cancel those items at any time. If the Caterer provides rentals on the Client’s behalf through a rental company, the Client may be obliged to directly pay the rental company. Any rental loss or damage will be charged to the Client.

Cancellation by Client/Venue/Unforeseeable Events

If the event is cancelled by the Client, venue, or due to an unforeseeable event up to eight days prior to the event date, all prepayments and deposits will be returned in full (less than $100.00). If the event is cancelled within seven days, all prepayments and deposits will be returned (less than 50% of the catering invoice amount).

Cancellation by Caterer

The Caterer reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time for any reason. If the Caterer cancels this contract seven days or less before the event date, all deposits and prepayments will be refunded in full within two days. If the Caterer cancels this contract within seven days of the event, all deposits and prepayments will be returned in full within 2 days, plus a one hundred dollar ($100.00) penalty.

Damage

The Caterer accepts no responsibility for any merchandise, equipment, furniture, clothing, or other valuables that are damaged or lost prior to, during, or after the event. Any equipment and/or tableware damage or loos will be charged to the Client.

Caterer Liability

Client releases Caterer from all third-party claims, except those caused by Caterer’s actions and/or the negligent conduct of its employees.

Third Party Liability

Caterer accepts no responsibility for the actions of its guests, members, and/or third party service providers.