When booking a catering event, an attendance estimate is requested 5-10 days in advance. The attendance guarantee is required 72 hours prior to the event. For parties more than 100 guests, five business days or more will be necessary. This lead time is necessary to make the arrangements needed to assure a successful event. The guarantee or actual attendance number will be used for billing, which ever is greater.
Food is prepared for the guaranteed number of guests.
Any food remaining after a buffet, reception or served meal may not leave the event site. There is no charge for cancellations made at least three working days prior to the event. Since some food items are prepared in advance and equipment is rented in advance, if a cancellation is made less than 48 hours prior to the event, charges will be incurred. Your Special Event Form is your invoice. A department account number must be present for the event to take place.