Terms and Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS (Casual Lunch & Dinner, Tailgate & Picnic, Breakfast & Breaks Catered Events) 1. Signed terms & conditions, non-refundable deposit of 50% of your anticipated total and a credit card on file is required to secure your event. 2. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable in the case of client cancellation. Should you request that an event be rescheduled, your deposit may be applied to a future event if Hoffman House is able to re-book the original date with an event of a comparable size. Should an event have to be rescheduled for any other reason (i.e., state or local restrictions, act of God, etc.), your deposit may be applied to a future event. 3. Menu selection is due 1 month prior to your event. Final details, including guest count and final payment are due 10 business days in advance of your event. 4. All credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee. Final payment must be made by credit/debit card. The credit card that is on file will remain on file for any added services during the event, added guests during the event or incidentals that may occur during the event. Hoffman House will charge your credit card or bill you within 1 week of your event. We do not accept personal checks for final payment. Company checks are accepted. 5. Menu pricing is based on groups of 50+. For groups under 50 guests, please add $2.50 per guest. 6. Menu pricing includes disposable plates, napkins and service ware. China, flatware and glassware are available on request for an additional $5 per guest fee. Inhouse events include full china and linen. Friday Inhouse Minimum: $2,500 (May - October) Saturday Inhouse Minimum: $4,500 (May - October) 7. A minimum of 20 guests is required for Delivery & Setup and Stay & Serve events; a minimum of 10 guests for Express Drop Off service. 8. All events are subject to applicable sales tax 9. For Stay & Serve events; all food, beverage and rentals are subject to a 22% service charge (minimum $300) and 9.75% tax. Service charges are applied to labor and other associated expenses and are not a gratuity. For Delivery & Stay with a chef on site, there is a 12% service charge plus 9.75% tax added. 10. Gratuity is not included and is left to the discretion of the client. 11. Additional fees may apply when additional labor is required or a catering fee may be added based on the distance or event location. 12. Holiday and Holiday Weekend events are subject to additional service charges up to 1.5 times the standard rate. 13. Quoted prices are subject to market fluctuations unless confirmed in writing. Written confirmation may be obtained by request 60 days prior to your event. 14. Hoffman House Catering does not provide to-go containers. 15. By signing this document, you agree to our casual lunch & dinner, tailgate & picnic terms and policies.

Terms and Conditions

(Formal Dinner ) 1. A deposit of $2,500 (with signed Terms & Conditions and a credit card on file) is required to secure your date. At 6 months prior to your event, payment of 50% of your estimated balance is due. Any payments due under this contract which are not received within seven (7) business days after its due date shall be subject to a late charge of $25 per day plus any collection costs including court costs and attorneys fees. If delinquent on any payment over 30 days, the event host is in breach of contract terms and the event becomes subsequently canceled. When booking less than a year in advance: To secure your date Hoffman House Catering requires a 50% deposit based on your anticipated total (with signed Terms & Conditions and credit card on file). 2. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable in the case of client cancellation. Should you request that an event be rescheduled, your deposit may be applied to a future event if Hoffman House is able to re-book the original date with an event of a comparable size. Should an event have to be rescheduled for any other reason (i.e., state or local restrictions, act of God, etc.), your deposit may be applied to a future event. 3. Final details, including guest count and final payment are due to your event coordinator or Hoffman House’s Catering office 10 business days in advance of your event. 4. All credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee. Final payment must be made by credit/debit card. The credit card used to make your final payment will remain on file for any added services during the event, added guests during the event or incidentals that may occur during the event. Hoffman House will charge your credit card or bill you within 1 week of your event. We do not accept personal checks for final payment. 5. All formal events are subject to a catering minimum for events held on Fridays and Saturdays during the peak season from May through October. Should your final contract not meet the catering minimum, you will be invoiced for the difference. Catering minimum does not include applicable sales tax or service or labor charges. Friday Catering Minimum: $4,500 In-house Minimum: $2,500 (May - October) Saturday Catering Minimum: $6,500 In-house Minimum:$4,500 (May - October) 6. Menu pricing is based on a minimum of 150 guests. An additional fee will apply for smaller groups. (125-149): Add $3 per guest (100-124): Add $6 per guest (50-99): Add $8 per guest Quoted prices are subject to market fluctuations. Should your price change, you will be notified in writing. With a signed contract and deposit, Hoffman House Catering guarantees that your menu pricing will not increase more than 5% above listed pricing at the time of your event. 7. Menu pricing includes stock pattern china, flatware, water glass and coffee station. White or black skirted linens for buffet or stations (if applicable). Complimentary cake cutting and stationed (cake must be provided by a licensed bakery) 8. All events are subject to applicable sales tax. 9. Food, beverage and rentals are subject to a 22% service charge (minimum $300). Service charges are applied to labor and other associated expenses and are not a gratuity. 10. Gratuity is not included and is left to the discretion of the client. 11. Additional fees may apply when additional labor is required or a catering fee may be added based on the distance or event location. 12. Holiday and holiday weekend events are subject to additional service charges up to 1.5 times the standard rate. 13. Hoffman House Catering does not provide to-go containers. 14. By signing this document, you agree to our formal dinner general terms and policies.