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catering: contracts / get it in writing
Ensure that your catering contract details all of the particulars of your reception.
  • Date and time

  • Address of the site

  • Food items by course

  • Number of guests covered

  • Provisions for special meals

  • Time of the cocktail hour

  • Time the meal will be served

  • Contact people (including someone from your end with whom the caterers can consult)

  • The number of servers, bartenders and their uniforms

  • Linens

  • Beverages to be served and bar guidelines

  • Terms of payment

  • Liability insurance
Typically an advance deposit is due and you'll definitely want to check on the cancellation policy barring unforeseen events.

 

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