Catering Agreement

The following catering agreement is hereby entered into by:

_______________________________________, hereinafter referred to as “Client”, of
______________________________________________________________________,
AND

_______________________________________, hereinafter referred to as “Caterer”, of
______________________________________________________________________.

Witnesseth

Client and Caterer agree as follows:

1. TERM: Client and Caterer agree that this Catering Agreement between the
parties is for catering service that shall commence on _____________________,
at _________ and catering service shall continue until _________ on
__________________. Said agreement may be extended and/or renewed by
agreement of all parties in writing thereafter.
2.
3. Event Details:

a. Date of Event: ________________________________________



b. Location: ____________________________________________





c. Client Estimated Guests Count ___________________________



1.) Guests with special dietary _______________________


d. Client agrees to a final guest count 15 days prior to the event.


e. All specific services to be provided are contained in the proposal


provided by Caterer, attached hereto as Attachment “A”, and by this
reference is incorporated to this binding agreement.

4. Date Charge: Client shall agree to pay a non refundable charge to secure the
date of the event. The Date Charge is a non-refundable charge to the Caterer for
removing the date from availability from other potential clients. Client agrees to a
Date Booking Charge of $_____________ Which will be posted as date line item
on the final bill as such,
The date booking fee is calculated as:  50 (fifty) percent of the menu base price,
 50 (fifty) percent of total event cost including rentals, decorations, tax, etc.  A
lump sum based on a percentage of expected event costs. The minimum Date
charge is $500.00. The Date Charge is due on contract signing and the date will
be taken off the market the day the check is delivered.

5. Settlement of Balance Due: Balance due to Caterer by client shall be the
TOTAL event contract costs, including state and local sales taxes where
applicable, less the Date Charge and any further deposits made on the contract
account.


a. Client agrees to pay Caterer all monies due and payable no later than


15 days prior to the scheduled event, unless otherwise agreed upon by


the client and Caterer in writing and attached to this contract.


b. Client agrees to pay a guaranteed fee assessed for the minimum


number of _______ guests, at the cost of $__________ per guest, this


number may not be reduced.


Client agrees to pay the additional amount of $_________ for each


additional guest if the count is raised less then 14 days prior to the


event.

5. Additional Services: Client agrees to pay for any and all additional services
requester by the client, e.g. decorations, rental of facility, rental of equipment, and all
supplies; set up of rental equipment, refuge removal, etc. Additional services
requested shall be included, and added to the proposal where time permits. Verbal
modification by the client the day of the event will be included on the settlement bill.

1. Duties of the Caterer:
a. Caterer represents to the Client that Caterer is licensed with the State of
_______________ and is in compliance with county health department
rules and regulations.
b. Caterer maintains a general liability insurance policy. For each and every
event.
c. Caterer agrees to provide service to the Client for the Term listed in
paragraph 1 above. Service shall include Preparation and Service of the
food items as specifically provided for in Attachment “A”.
d. Caterer agrees to provide any and all additional services as requested and
previously agreed upon by the Client and Caterer. Caterer shall be
responsible for initial payment of fees and deposits assessed by any rental
of equipment or supplies obtained from an outside source or vendor and
be offered by the Caterer. Caterer agrees to indemnify and hold Client
harmless for Payment of fees incurred to any rental agency the Caterer is
utilizing.

2. Duties of the Client:
a. Client agrees to provide suitable contracted facility for Caterer to perform
duties required for the number of guest expected. Client agrees to arrange for, or
personally provide access to said facility to accommodate the reasonable set-up
and preparation prior to the event. Client acknowledges responsibility for any and
all liability arising from rental and use of said facility, that is not a direct result of
the Caterer’s activities.
b. Client acknowledges liability for any damage to the rental equipment used
during the course of the event.
c. Client agrees to full responsibility of all financial arrangements provided for
above.
d. Client agrees that a reversal on a credit card charge will not be allowed, and
that if reversal does occur the Client is liable for 2 times the originally charged
amount, as well as any chargeback fees and all other costs incurred by the Caterer,
including but not limited to, collection of the debt, bank charges, check charges,
etc.

3. Arbitration: Failure of either the Client or Caterer to comply with the
agreements set forth in this Catering Agreement shall make the party liable for
damages to the affected party. Any claim by either party for such damages shall
be presented in writing to the other party within 15 days past the event date. Both
parties agree to obtain an arbitrator or mediator should a dispute arise.

4. Venue: Client and Caterer hereby consent to and agree that the venue is proper in
the County of _________________ in the State of _______________.

5. Obligation of Heirs and Assigns: The terms of this Catering Agreement shall be
binding upon the heirs and assigns of both parties.



Client: _______________________

By: __________________________

Date ________________



Caterer: ______________________

By: __________________________


Date ________________