How far in advance does the caterer need to know the final numbers of the guests that will be attending my event?
Every caterer’s policies are different but typically a caterer will need to know two weeks before your event an estimated number of expected guests. Three business days before the event the final count will be required and this number is what you will be billed for. If your count rises greatly a day or two before your event, the caterer may not be able to guarantee full service to all attending. Cancellation policy – again each caterer will be different but usually a 50% charge applied to any event that is cancelled within 24 hours of the event. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm booking the services of most catering companies. 50% of the balance is due 30 days prior to the event with the final balance due 5 days prior to the event along with the final guest count.
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