Culinary Gourmet Template

CULINARY GOURMET SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Culinary Gourmet Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of the date: Day: Month: Year: by and between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Service Provider to perform culinary and gourmet services including menu design, recipe development, food preparation and on-site catering services as further described herein; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider possesses the professional skills, licensing, personnel and equipment necessary to provide such culinary services and is willing to provide such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the services to be performed and the compensation to be paid.

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider will provide culinary services to Client in accordance with the deliverables and tasks described below. Services shall include preparation, presentation and service of food and beverage, menu and recipe documentation, staff training where applicable, and post-event reconciliation as specified by the parties.

Recipe and menu development
Tasting event and revisions
On-site catering and service
Kitchen/staff training and SOP documentation
Culinary consulting and procurement guidance

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Service Provider for services rendered as follows.

Late payments shall incur a late fee calculated as: on outstanding balances, accruing monthly until paid in full. Client is responsible for any collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: Day: Month: Year: and continues until End Date: Day: Month: Year: unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing written notice to the other party no fewer than days prior to the intended termination date. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within 15 days after receipt of written notice of the breach.

Upon termination Client shall pay Service Provider for all services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred through the effective date of termination. If Client terminates without cause prior to completion of contracted services, Client shall be responsible for a reasonable termination fee equal to accrued costs plus a proportionate portion of the agreed fee as set forth in the payment schedule.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that during the performance of this Agreement it may receive Confidential Information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means non-public business, technical, financial or other proprietary information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including recipes, formulations, pricing, vendor lists and operational methods.

Each party agrees to: (a) hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence; (b) use the Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, agents or contractors with a need to know who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein. The obligations do not apply to information that is or becomes public other than by breach of this Agreement, is independently developed, or is rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

Breach of this section will cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate; injunctive or equitable relief may be sought in addition to any other remedies.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the parties intend that all tangible deliverables specifically created by Service Provider for Client under this Agreement (including finalized menus and written recipes produced exclusively for Client and paid in full) shall be deemed work made for hire and ownership shall vest in Client upon full payment. Service Provider retains ownership of pre-existing materials, general culinary techniques and trade secrets used in performance but will not disclose such trade secrets in violation of the Confidentiality provisions.

INSURANCE, COMPLIANCE AND FOOD SAFETY

Service Provider shall maintain commercial general liability and, where applicable, food liability insurance in amounts customary for the catering and culinary industry. Service Provider shall comply with all applicable health and safety regulations and maintain all required licenses and permits. Proof of insurance or licensing may be provided upon Client request.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from third-party claims arising out of its negligent acts, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement. EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF EITHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID OR PAYABLE TO SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, representations and understandings. Any amendment or modification shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

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