What are the policies on deposits and payments?
For fully catered events Hoffmann & Company Catering usually requires a $1000 deposit to hold the date. The deposit could be more or less depending on the size of the event. This deposit is applied to the balance of the event and is non-refundable, since once we block a date we will limit the number of events booked for that date. Other payments are scheduled before the event with 100% of the balance due one week before the event. The final guest count is due one week prior to the event. Keep in mind that caterers come and go. Make sure that they don’t go with your deposit. Most catering companies that do not make it end up folding within 18 to 48 month of business. Consider their track record before handing over a significant deposit.
