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Catering Contract

This Catering Contract template is used by catering businesses to formalize agreements with clients for catering services. It outlines the scope of services, payment terms, and other crucial details to ensure a clear understanding between both parties.

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Phone: {{phone}} | Email: {{email}} | Web: {{website}}

Catering Contract

Catering Contract

{{company_name}} {{company_address}} Phone: {{phone}} Email: {{email}} Website: {{website}}

Catering Contract

This Catering Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of {{date_of_agreement}}, by and between {{catering_company_name}}, with its principal place of business at {{catering_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Caterer"), and {{client_name}}, with its principal place of business/residence at {{client_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Client").

WHEREAS, the Client desires to retain the services of the Caterer to provide catering for a specific event; and

WHEREAS, the Caterer is capable of providing such catering services as desired by the Client.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Event Details

Event Name: {{event_name}}

Event Date: {{event_date}}

Event Time: {{event_start_time}} - {{event_end_time}}

Event Venue: {{event_venue_name}}, {{event_venue_address}}

Estimated Number of Guests: {{number_of_guests}}

2. Services Provided

The Caterer agrees to provide catering services for the Event as detailed in the attached menu and service proposal (Appendix A). These services include, but are not limited to:

a. Food and Beverage Menu: As detailed in Appendix A.

b. Staffing: {{number_of_staff}} professional catering staff.

c. Equipment: All necessary catering equipment, including {{list_of_equipment}}.

d. Setup and Cleanup: Full setup of catering area and post-event cleanup.

3. Payment Terms

The total cost for the catering services shall be {{total_contract_amount}} ({{total_contract_amount_words}}).

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

The remaining balance of {{balance_amount}} ({{balance_amount_words}}) is due no later than {{balance_due_date}}.

Payments shall be made by {{payment_method}} to the Caterer at {{Caterer_bank_details}}.

4. Cancellation Policy

In the event of cancellation by the Client:

a. If cancelled {{number_of_days_full_refund}} days or more prior to the Event Date, the deposit is forfeited, but no further payment is required.

b. If cancelled between {{number_of_days_partial_refund_start}} and {{number_of_days_partial_refund_end}} days prior to the Event Date, {{percentage_of_total_cost}}% of the total contract amount will be due.

c. If cancelled less than {{number_of_days_full_payment}} days prior to the Event Date, the full contract amount will be due.

Any cancellation by the Client must be in writing and acknowledged by the Caterer.

5. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to provide {{details_of_client_responsibilities}}.

The Client shall ensure that proper access is provided to the Event Venue for setup and breakdown.

6. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this Agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials.

7. Governing Law

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

8. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

9. Amendments

Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Signature Block

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

CATERER:

By: _________________________

Name: {{caterer_authorized_signatory_name}}

Title: {{caterer_authorized_signatory_title}}

Date: {{caterer_signature_date}}

CLIENT:

By: _________________________

Name: {{client_authorized_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_authorized_signatory_title}} (if applicable)

Date: {{client_signature_date}}

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