LIST OF IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
FOR THE CATERER
1. Who orders rental equipment? __________________________________________________
- When are rentals dropped off? Picked up? ________________________________________
- Who orders the flowers? ______________________________________________________
- Who decorates? _____________________________________________________________
- Who arranges for valet parking? (If needed or preferred.) ___________________________
- Do you have insurance? ______________________________________________________
- Are tips included automatically in your price? _____________________________________
- Are there additional fees for hiring other services or rentals? How much? _______________
- Do you staff and set up the bar? ________________________________________________
- How many on your staff? _____________________________________________________
- Can you accommodate food preferences or special diets? ____________________________
- What are your menu specialties? _______________________________________________
- Should we have a buffet or a seated meal? Why? __________________________________
- Will servers pass trays around, or do you leave hors d’oeuvres on the buffet table? ________
- What are the dessert options? __________________________________________________
- Is coffee service included? ____________________________________________________
- What will be your arrival time at the site? ________________________________________
- How much cleanup is involved? How long will it take? _____________________________
- Do you supply table linens? What selections? Colors? _____________________________
- Do you supply decorations? What selections? Colors? _____________________________
- Do you supply dishes and utensils? What selections? Colors? ________________________
- How much space will be needed for storage, baking, prep, etc.? _______________________
- How many electrical outlets are needed? _________________________________________
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