Catering Contract

Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

CATERING CONTRACT

This Catering Contract (“Agreement”) is made effective as of {{date_of_agreement}}, by and between {{customer_name}} (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) with an address at {{customer_address}}, and {{company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as “Caterer”) with an address at {{company_address}}.

1. Services Provided

The Caterer agrees to provide catering services for the Client’s event, {{event_name}}, to be held on {{event_date}} at {{event_location}}, from approximately {{start_time}} to {{end_time}}.

The services shall include the provision of food and beverages as detailed in the attached Menu (Exhibit A), and the following additional services: {{additional_services, e.g., serving staff, table setup, cleanup}}.

The estimated number of guests is {{number_of_guests}}.

2. Menu and Special Requests

The menu for the event is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated by reference. Any special dietary requirements or requests are to be communicated to the Caterer by {{menu_finalization_date}}.

The Caterer agrees to reasonably accommodate such requests where possible.

3. Payment Terms

The total estimated cost for the catering services is {{total_estimated_cost}} ({{currency}}).

A non-refundable deposit of {{deposit_amount}} ({{currency}}) is due upon signing this Agreement.

The remaining balance of {{remaining_balance}} ({{currency}}) is due on or before {{final_payment_due_date}}.

Payment can be made by {{payment_methods, e.g., bank transfer, credit card, cash}}.

Additional charges may apply for any services requested by the Client after the signing of this Agreement or for an increase in the number of guests beyond the estimated amount.

4. Cancellation Policy

If the Client cancels this Agreement prior to {{cancellation_date}}, the deposit will be forfeited.

If the Client cancels this Agreement on or after {{cancellation_date}}, the Client shall be responsible for {{percentage_of_total_cost}}% of the total estimated cost, in addition to the forfeited deposit.

Cancellations must be made in writing.

5. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to provide the Caterer with reasonable access to the event venue for setup and breakdown.

The Client shall inform the Caterer of any limitations or restrictions at the venue that may affect the catering services.

6. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Caterer from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from the event, except for those caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Caterer.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}.

Signature Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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{{customer_name}}

Client

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{{authorized_caterer_name}}

{{company_name}}

Caterer