Event Group Dinner Contract

EVENT GROUP DINNER CONTRACT

This Event Group Dinner Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into as of Date: by and between:

Client Name:    Primary Contact:

Provider Name:    Primary Contact:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Provider to supply catering and related dinner services for a group event described herein, and Provider has the capability and agrees to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Agreement to allocate responsibilities for menu selection, guest counts, staffing, equipment, food safety compliance, and payment; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

SCOPE OF WORK

Provider will provide food service, staffing, and equipment for a group dinner as described below. Event Date:    Start Time:    End Time:

Expected Number of Guests:    Service Style:

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Contract Amount: $ .

Deposit: $ due by to secure date. Balance due: $ due by .

Late Payment: Any payment not received within days after the due date shall accrue interest at % per month or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less. In addition, Provider may suspend services until payment is brought current.

Taxes and Gratuities: Applicable sales tax and permitted service charges or gratuities are included    excluded. Provider will itemize such charges on final invoice.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term: This Agreement commences on Start Date: and terminates on End Date: , unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice.

Termination for Convenience: Client may terminate for convenience upon written notice to Provider at least days prior to the Event Date. In the event of such termination, Provider shall retain the deposit as liquidated damages unless otherwise agreed in writing.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any non-public business information of the other party (including, without limitation, pricing, guest lists, special requests, recipes, or proprietary procedures) except as required by law or with the other party's prior written consent. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Final Guest Count: Client shall provide a guaranteed final guest count no later than days prior to the Event Date. Client will be charged for the guaranteed number or the actual number served, whichever is greater.

Food Safety; Permits: Provider is responsible for food preparation in compliance with applicable health and safety laws. Client is responsible for obtaining any venue permits and for ensuring venue compliance with health regulations. Provider shall notify Client promptly of any regulatory issues that may affect service.

Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from the indemnifying party's negligence or willful misconduct in performance of its obligations under this Agreement.

Limitation of Liability: Except for liability arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall exceed the total amount paid by Client to 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 its choice-of-law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any written attachments or menu supplements signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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