Handy Info for a Catering Company

Once you have contacted your preferred catering company, they will generally supply you with a Catering Contract for you to fill in. This should include their License and Council Permit information and contact details

The contract should also include information on general information and policies, payments including initial deposit and when the balance is required, when final guest numbers are required and information on cancellations.

It is important to note any details on payments, as this will help you plan in advance for payment of the balance and when this will be required.

When booking your caterer, do provide specific information on the venue and the facilities that will be available. While most professional catering companies will provide all their own cooking equipment, others will prefer to use your kitchen and cooking facilities.

Minimum guest numbers are also important when booking a catering company. While larger catering companies may have plenty of staff, equipment and vehicles, smaller catering companies may only accept one function per day. Minimum guest numbers are provided to ensure any pricing and menu information is accurately quoted for your function. This also prevents clients over estimating on guest numbers, or booking a function on Invitation Numbers rather than an approximate final number. Around 10-15% of guests that are invited may not be able to attend due to location and work commitments.