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Tiffany's Catering Policy
TIFFANY’S CATERING SPECIALIZES IN
CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
EXQUISITE CUISINE & EXCELLENT SERVICE
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POLICIES BEFORE BOOKING YOUR EVENT
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
25% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date based on your estimated costs.
50% non-refundable deposit, based on your estimated costs, is required two weeks prior to event unless other arrangements have been made. weddings paid in full two weeks prior to wedding date unless other arrangements have been made. any event over $2,000 must be paid in full 7 days prior to the event date. all events must be paid in full prior to any event date unless a contracted agreement with accounts payable for other agreed upon terms.
CANCELLATIONS:
Should a cancellation occur, the 50% deposit is forfeited. Events booked and then cancelled at the last minute, without having paid a deposit, will be assessed a cancellation fee equal to the stated deposit. Events booked and cancelled 72 hours in advance and the day of the event will be charged the entire amount of the event cost.
PRICES:
Estimates and quotes are subject to any adjustments that may be desired by the customer. Each adjustment will be subject to approval.
TAXES:
all services are subject to 9.50 % charge for taxes.
SERVICE FEES:
A refundable security deposit is required for orders using any equipment when our service personnel are not present. The deposit will be refunded when all supplies are returned.
STAFF:
Professionally trained staff is available for all catered events. The fee for wait staff starts at $35 Ea. hr. /4 hr. minimum + $52.50 Ea. additional hour pass 8 hours and/or after 12am. Bartenders are $45 Ea. hr. /4 hr. Minimum + $67.50 Ea. additional hours pass 8 hours and/or after 12am. Matri D, Chefs, Captains starts at $45 per hour / 4 hour minimum / hours pass 8 hours or after 12 am is $67.50. Event coordinators, owner of the company, leads start at $65 per hour / 4 hour minimum / hours pass 8 hours or after 12 midnight is $97.50 per hour.
TAXES :
All services are subject to 10.25 % charge for taxes.
DELIVERIES, SET-UP AND PICKUP:
There is a mileage fee of $1.00 per mile for any area outside 5 mile radius of our location. There is a delivery fee of 20% of total event sales charged for all deliveries. All deliveries include basic set-up only and pick-up fees start at 20% and up depending on hours and same day pick up and other factors and labor and logistics. Basic set-up includes: plastic plates, paper napkins, plastic cups (if purchasing beverage service) and utensils. All deliveries are 25% and up depending on event logistics of total event sales on all major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, 4th of July and
Easter) delivery fee is also covering labor, administrative fees, some site visits, and 1 million insurance / business liability coverage and workers comp. Any insurance requirements over 1 million in coverage will be on a per event basis and client is responsble for extra costs of 1 say insurance fees.There Is A Minimum Delivery Fee Of $150. If you need an liquor liability insurance covereage we can provide for an additional fee fepending on location of event and size of event. Typically 1 day liquor insurance starts at $100.
NO KITCHEN:
Should there be no access to kitchen facilities for a full catered event, their may incur an extra service charge to cover the extended duration of time spent on the service staff. Cleaning fees start at $350 and up based on guest count and the total amount of items that will need to be cleaned off-site. Also if any cooking equipment is needed to be brought in when there is on acess kitchen all rental fees will apply to any equipment needed, (grills, griddle, oven, stoves, fryers, refrigeration, etc.). Trash removal fee starts at $300 for up to 150 guests and will increase depending on guest count. Some venues require the caterers to completely remove all trash and not use their commercial dumpsters.
BAKERY:
All custom cakes and desserts are to be paid in full before any event date. When picking up at the bakery, Tiffany’s is no longer held responsible or liable after the items have left the bakery. Most cakes and desserts especially buttercream cakes do not last long in heat or unfavorableconditions. Refrigeration is recommended for most cakes. When we provide delivery, we insure the items are delivered safely and held properly in our transport units. After a delivery is set up and signed for we are no longer responsible or liable for any incidents. Delivery fee minimum is $75 and over that amount is 20% delivery fee. When cake quotes are given quantities and serving sizes are given upon a professional assesment. If cakes are not professionally cut you may not get the amount of servings that was specified. Wedding cake cutting or any cake cutting service we charge $1 per slice.
GUEST COUNTS:
The minimum guest count number must be locked in without changes 7 days prior to event date. Increases on the guest count can be made up to 72 hours before event date. Minimum guest count for a larger event which is guest count over 100 count or at least $2000 have 14 days prior to event date to make any changes.
ACTS OF GOD FORCE MAJEURE
Tiffany’s Catering removes all liability for any injury, damages, and losses caused by acts of god.
Which is an extraordinary interruption by a natural cause, such as war, acts of terrorism, government regulations, pandemic declared by who or centers for disease control and prevention disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation facilities – to the extent that such circumstance makes it illegal or impossible for the vendor to provide, or for groups in general to use the vendor. Cannot be reasonaly forseen or prevented.
RENTALS:
Any items rented including, linens, chinaware, glassware, silverware, cookware, chafing dishes, beverage dispensers, décor items, furniture and any rentals items are to be returned in the same condition as given. Any broken, chipped, damaged, lost, stolen or any items damaged in any way there will be a full replacement fee which will include tax and shipping fees. All rentals are to be cleaned, and repacked in the same way they are given, unless the client agrees to pay a cleaning fee to return dirty items.
LEFT OVER FOOD:
Contracted Food amounts according to each event specified by the guest count, Any food not eaten or left over food can be taken by the host of client paying for the catering. If client wants Tiffany’s Catering to take the food or give food to a food bank, that will be at clients discretion.
Disposables, Containers, foil, zip loc bags, etc, are to be provided by the host or client.
Tiffany’s Catering will charge an additional $3.00 per disposable container used to package any left over food.
MENU CHOICE AND APPROVAL:
The menu is to be selected by the contact person and if the client would like suggestions from Tiffany’s Catering. However, the final menu must be approved by the client. There are no menu changes once the menu has been set and approved by client. You have 7 days prior to the event to make any menu changes and 14 days prior if your event is over 100ct or over $2,000.
LAST MINUTE EVENT REQUEST:
Events must be booked two weeks ahead of time and larger events booked one month in advance. Any event booked after 72 hours notice will be charged a $150 late fee and may be charged $65 hr. staff fee if staff is needed at a late notice. These situations will be assessed by Tiffany’s Catering.
RELEASE OF FOOD LIABILITY:
Food that is catered by an outside caterer, food donations, and pre-packaged food and beverage may be served at event with an approved food liability release request. A signed and approved food liability release request releases Tiffany’s Catering and its offices, operations, employees and services from any and all liability associated with food and beverage served at the approved event. The host or organization of the event assumes full responsibility for the equipment set up, service, cleaning and adherence to food safety guidelines.
SERVICE CHARGE:
All menu prices are subject to 17% service charge and California State Tax at 9.50%. Service charge is taxable in accordance with California regulation 1603.f Taxable Sales of FoodProducts:
“Amounts designated as service charges, added to the price of meals are part of the selling price of the meals and accordingly must be included in the retailer’s gross receipts subject to tax even though such service charges are made in lieu of tips and are paid over the retailer to his Employees.”
A brief definition of the California State Law: We are required to tax the service charge even if the service charge is considered a tip and paid to the employee.
Gratuity / Tipping
You can choose to automatically add 15%, 18%, 20% or 25% to any invoice for the gratuity which will be divided evenly between all staff. You can also opt to put a cash tip in envelopes and have it ready for staff.
Tiffany's Catering Policy
TIFFANY’S CATERING SPECIALIZES IN
CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
EXQUISITE CUISINE & EXCELLENT SERVICE
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POLICIES BEFORE BOOKING YOUR EVENT
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
25% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date based on your estimated costs.
50% non-refundable deposit, based on your estimated costs, is required two weeks prior to event unless other arrangements have been made. weddings paid in full two weeks prior to wedding date unless other arrangements have been made. any event over $2,000 must be paid in full 7 days prior to the event date. all events must be paid in full prior to any event date unless a contracted agreement with accounts payable for other agreed upon terms.
CANCELLATIONS:
Should a cancellation occur, the 50% deposit is forfeited. Events booked and then cancelled at the last minute, without having paid a deposit, will be assessed a cancellation fee equal to the stated deposit. Events booked and cancelled 72 hours in advance and the day of the event will be charged the entire amount of the event cost.
PRICES:
Estimates and quotes are subject to any adjustments that may be desired by the customer. Each adjustment will be subject to approval.
TAXES:
all services are subject to 9.50 % charge for taxes.
SERVICE FEES:
A refundable security deposit is required for orders using any equipment when our service personnel are not present. The deposit will be refunded when all supplies are returned.
STAFF:
Professionally trained staff is available for all catered events. The fee for wait staff starts at $35 Ea. hr. /4 hr. minimum + $52.50 Ea. additional hour pass 8 hours and/or after 12am. Bartenders are $45 Ea. hr. /4 hr. Minimum + $67.50 Ea. additional hours pass 8 hours and/or after 12am. Matri D, Chefs, Captains starts at $45 per hour / 4 hour minimum / hours pass 8 hours or after 12 am is $67.50. Event coordinators, owner of the company, leads start at $65 per hour / 4 hour minimum / hours pass 8 hours or after 12 midnight is $97.50 per hour.
TAXES :
All services are subject to 10.25 % charge for taxe
DELIVERIES, SET-UP AND PICKUP:
There is a mileage fee of $1.00 per mile for any area outside 5 mile radius of our location. There is a delivery fee of 20% of total event sales charged for all deliveries. All deliveries include basic set-up only and pick-up fees start at 20% and up depending on hours and same day pick up and other factors and labor and logistics. Basic set-up includes: plastic plates, paper napkins, plastic cups (if purchasing beverage service) and utensils. All deliveries are 25% and up depending on event logistics of total event sales on all major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, 4th of July and
Easter) delivery fee is also covering labor, administrative fees, some site visits, and 1 million insurance / business liability coverage and workers comp. Any insurance requirements over 1 million in coverage will be on a per event basis and client is responsble for extra costs of 1 say insurance fees.There Is A Minimum Delivery Fee Of $150. If you need an liquor liability insurance covereage we can provide for an additional fee fepending on location of event and size of event. Typically 1 day liquor insurance starts at $100.
NO KITCHEN:
Should there be no access to kitchen facilities for a full catered event, their may incur an extra service charge to cover the extended duration of time spent on the service staff. Cleaning fees start at $350 and up based on guest count and the total amount of items that will need to be cleaned off-site. Also if any cooking equipment is needed to be brought in when there is on acess kitchen all rental fees will apply to any equipment needed, (grills, griddle, oven, stoves, fryers, refrigeration, etc.). Trash removal fee starts at $300 for up to 150 guests and will increase depending on guest count. Some venues require the caterers to completely remove all trash and not use their commercial dumpsters.
BAKERY:
All custom cakes and desserts are to be paid in full before any event date. When picking up at the bakery, Tiffany’s is no longer held responsible or liable after the items have left the bakery. Most cakes and desserts especially buttercream cakes do not last long in heat or unfavorableconditions. Refrigeration is recommended for most cakes. When we provide delivery, we insure the items are delivered safely and held properly in our transport units. After a delivery is set up and signed for we are no longer responsible or liable for any incidents. Delivery fee minimum is $75 and over that amount is 20% delivery fee. When cake quotes are given quantities and serving sizes are given upon a professional assesment. If cakes are not professionally cut you may not get the amount of servings that was specified. Wedding cake cutting or any cake cutting service we charge $1 per slice.
GUEST COUNTS:
The minimum guest count number must be locked in without changes 7 days prior to event date. Increases on the guest count can be made up to 72 hours before event date. Minimum guest count for a larger event which is guest count over 100 count or at least $2000 have 14 days prior to event date to make any changes.
ACTS OF GOD FORCE MAJEURE
Tiffany’s Catering removes all liability for any injury, damages, and losses caused by acts of god.
Which is an extraordinary interruption by a natural cause, such as war, acts of terrorism, government regulations, pandemic declared by who or centers for disease control and prevention disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation facilities – to the extent that such circumstance makes it illegal or impossible for the vendor to provide, or for groups in general to use the vendor. Cannot be reasonaly forseen or prevented.
RENTALS:
Any items rented including, linens, chinaware, glassware, silverware, cookware, chafing dishes, beverage dispensers, décor items, furniture and any rentals items are to be returned in the same condition as given. Any broken, chipped, damaged, lost, stolen or any items damaged in any way there will be a full replacement fee which will include tax and shipping fees. All rentals are to be cleaned, and repacked in the same way they are given, unless the client agrees to pay a cleaning fee to return dirty items.
LEFT OVER FOOD:
Contracted Food amounts according to each event specified by the guest count, Any food not eaten or left over food can be taken by the host of client paying for the catering. If client wants Tiffany’s Catering to take the food or give food to a food bank, that will be at clients discretion.
Disposables, Containers, foil, zip loc bags, etc, are to be provided by the host or client.
Tiffany’s Catering will charge an additional $3.00 per disposable container used to package any left over food.
MENU CHOICE AND APPROVAL:
The menu is to be selected by the contact person and if the client would like suggestions from Tiffany’s Catering. However, the final menu must be approved by the client. There are no menu changes once the menu has been set and approved by client. You have 7 days prior to the event to make any menu changes and 14 days prior if your event is over 100ct or over $2,000.
LAST MINUTE EVENT REQUEST:
Events must be booked two weeks ahead of time and larger events booked one month in advance. Any event booked after 72 hours notice will be charged a $150 late fee and may be charged $65 hr. staff fee if staff is needed at a late notice. These situations will be assessed by Tiffany’s Catering.
RELEASE OF FOOD LIABILITY:
Food that is catered by an outside caterer, food donations, and pre-packaged food and beverage may be served at event with an approved food liability release request. A signed and approved food liability release request releases Tiffany’s Catering and its offices, operations, employees and services from any and all liability associated with food and beverage served at the approved event. The host or organization of the event assumes full responsibility for the equipment set up, service, cleaning and adherence to food safety guidelines.
SERVICE CHARGE:
All menu prices are subject to 17% service charge and California State Tax at 9.50%. Service charge is taxable in accordance with California regulation 1603.f Taxable Sales of FoodProducts:
“Amounts designated as service charges, added to the price of meals are part of the selling price of the meals and accordingly must be included in the retailer’s gross receipts subject to tax even though such service charges are made in lieu of tips and are paid over the retailer to his Employees.”
A brief definition of the California State Law: We are required to tax the service charge even if the service charge is considered a tip and paid to the employee.
Gratuity / Tipping
You can choose to automatically add 15%, 18%, 20% or 25% to any invoice for the gratuity which will be divided evenly between all staff. You can also opt to put a cash tip in envelopes and have it ready for staff.
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Ranked #1 in the Wedding Catering Website Category - TheKnot.com
Top-rated on Wedding5Wire – Trusted for Exceptional Wedding Catering
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SERVICES
LEGAL
Where Elegance Meets Exquisite Flavor
Copyright 2025. Tiffany's Catering. All Rights Reserved.