Identify the components of a catering contract.

Identification should include

• responsibilities of the caterer, the client, and the subcontractor (if any)
• contact information
• function date and time
• number of guests
• costs involved
• payment plan.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are types of payment plans for a catered function?
• What is a subcontractor?
• What are the components of a written contract?

Communication

• How should unforeseen circumstances, such as the weather, be handled in a contract?
• What is the difference between a verbal contract and a written contract?
• What software programs can be used for contracts, invoices, and accountability?

Leadership

• What is the purpose of a contract?
• Why are informal contracts likely to be a liability?
• What liabilities should be considered in a contract?

Management

• What circumstances could legally break a contract?
• What contact information should be included in a contract?
• How can customer satisfaction be evaluated?