Alternate Names:

 Catering Agreement
 Catering Services Agreement
 Food Service Agreement

What is a Catering Contract?

A Catering Contract is a service agreement between a caterer and a client
that specifies the details of a catering service taking place over a specific
period of time for one or more events.

What is included in a Catering Contract?

A Catering Contract covers important terms and conditions that both
parties are expected to adhere to during the length of the agreement,
such as:

 The date of the events

 Whether catering is needed for a single event or a series of events
 Details of the service, such as number of guests, serving staff,
menus, dishware and cutlery for the guests, and cleanup at the venue
after the event
 Details about the caterer or caterers, like whether the caterer is an
individual or a corporation, and the name and location of the caterer or
catering company
 Compensation details, such as whether an hourly rate or flat fee will
be charged to the client, how long the client has to pay invoices, and if a
deposit is needed
 How to terminate or cancel the agreement, and the amount of
notice that needs to be given in order to cancel
 Protecting any intellectual property which may be present in any
menus, recipes, methods or ingredients, whether they are owned by the
client or the caterer

Who should use a Catering Contract?

A Catering Contract can be used by either the caterer or the client for
events where food is to be provided for a number of people. Here are
some examples of when a Catering Contract could be used:

 A restaurant wants to give their client clear expectations about the

services and food products that they are able to provide for an event,
like if they provide serving staff, or if they can do appetizers, drinks, or
dessert
 A school without cooking facilities that wants to provide the option
for students to purchase lunch
 A wedding planner organizing a wedding reception or rehearsal
 A company that wants to provide a staff breakfast, lunch, or dinner
for an event or on a regular basis
 An individual or organization planning a fundraising event
 Organizing a holiday dinner or family reunion

Related Documents:
 Independent Contractor Agreement: A contract between an
independent contractor and a client that outlines the terms and
conditions of the service or work provided
 Consulting Agreement: A written contract stating the terms of
service between a consultant and client
 Service Agreement: A written contract that describes the terms of
service provided by a service provider and a customer
 Cleaning Services Agreement: Outlines the terms and conditions
of cleaning services offered to a client
 Computer Services Agreement: A written contract for when
computer-based services are offered to a client, such as installation,
repairs, or updates

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