$$$$-INITIAL QUOTE WILL BE HONORED FOR 30 DAYS  FROM DATE SENT. IF NOT CONFIRMED IN 30 DAYS, PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE****

NOTE***BY PAYING DEPOSIT AND/OR FULL BILL YOU ARE AGREEING TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FINAL CHANGES: Final changes to the event including, but not limited to: timeline, guest count, food, service and rentals must be done 14 Days prior to event. Savour first choice catering will not be responsible If client makes changes that result in fees or fines due to venue contracts or to menu resulting in lack of food after deposit has been made. requesting a change after the 14 day deadline will result in a $200 dollar fee.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Full refunds minus admin fees and tasting fees will be given back to client if canceled further than 90 days out. admin fees equal 5% of most current invoice or 300 dollars. whichever is greater.  60-90 days prior to the event 50% of the deposit will be returned to the client. Any Cancellation 30 TO 59 days prior to the event,30% of the deposit will be returned to the client. IF AN EVENT IS CANCELED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EVENT, NO refund will be given on the 50% deposit.  if client has yet to pay  FULL 50% deposit, all refunds will be based on 50% of the total event value. if partial payment does not equal or exceed percentage of refund to be issued back to client, NO REFUND will be given. if client is due a refund, Savour first choice catering will have full discretion on when to send out payment to client not exceeding 6 months from refund accept date. 

DISASTER/PANDEMIC: should a disaster such as hurricane, inclement weather, flood, gov't shutdown or anything of the sort happen and you choose to cancel your event, the terms of this contract still hold true.  you may always postpone your event indefinitely at no additional cost, and your deposit will roll into postponed date.

PRICE CHANGES: Savour first choice catering reserves the right to adjust prices in response to fluctuations in market conditions, including but not limited to changes in the cost of ingredients, labor, fuel, and other operational expenses. Any price adjustments will be communicated to the client via new invoice or proposal sent to email and/or call or text.

VENUE FEES: Certain venues require a "VENUE FEE" whether flat rate or a percentage of the bill which will be passed on to the client via line item or addition to the service charge. 

VENUES: Some venues have different needs than others. large properties, beaches, etc will require additional staff, limited menu choices and/or rentals at the discretion of savour first choice catering.

SERVICE CHARGE: a service charge  will be added to all events including/but not limited to; staff, rentals, setup, teardown, drop offs and vendors. The service charge, (*not to be confused with gratuity) covers all outside costs of having an event. Meaning, while your event may only be 4-6 hours, It May be dozens of  hours beforehand In the making. kitchen staff prepping, office work(emails, menu consultation, etc), vehicle costs like insurance ,maintenance, etc. cleaning products, waste disposal, and everything it takes on our end to make a perfect smooth event on your end.

SET UP/BREAKDOWN: Savour will schedule the appropriate amount of staff to assist in breakdown and set up of the event. certain tasks may inquire an additional fee to set up such as, but not limited to chairs, tables, decorations, etc. 

TRAVEL: travel time will be billed at 25$ per hour, per employee for events that are 1 hour or further away from our facility.

BREAKAGE/LOSS: Client assumes full responsibility for any damage or loss, whether clients' property or companies' property, of any equipment, including but not limited to catering equipment, tents, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, China or flatware.

LEFTOVERS: In the event left overs are left to the client, Savour first choice catering will not be held liable for any food borne illness cause from food being left out. Leftovers are NOT guaranteed, and it is at the discretion of the staff to leave leftovers. left overs are not the property of the client. left overs are the companies "insurance policy " to make sure the event does not run out of food. leftovers will be distributed to vendors and staff working the event BEFORE  being left behind for client.

FIELD KITCHENS & TRUCKS: Cases of food, food in the catering trucks, very large food displays are not the property of the client. Clients are not allowed to go through catering field kitchens and catering trucks. Cases of beverages in field kitchens and trucks are not the property of the client.

COLLECTIONS: Clients will be responsible to pay all expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees associated with any action brought to recover unpaid contract fees due to SAVOUR FIRST CHOICE CATERING LLC

RENTALS: SAVOUR FIRST CHOICE CATERING is not responsible for setup, breakdown, or moving of any rentals purchased through other vendors. SAVOUR will not be responsible for moving chairs, other than initial set up unless otherwise agreed upon by line item in contract.

PERMITS: If Fire Permits are required from the local cities. Permits will be obtained and client will be charged applicable fees

DAMAGE WAIVER: SAVOUR FIRST CHOICE CATERING and all of its affiliates will not be responsible for any damage to indoor surfaces including but not limited to countertops, floors, walls, or other structures like water lines, electrical lines, landscaping, buildings or patio flooring due to rust stains, scraps or scratches.

STAFF/CLIENT ETIQUETTE: All staff report to their LEAD SUPERVISOR on site. CLIENT must go through lead supervisor first before having staff do any tasks. STAFF WILL NOT BE OFFERED ALCOHOL BY CLIENT.  Staff persons are not permitted to drink on site and will not accept drinks from client. This includes off site and in home catering. 

BAR SERVICE: All bar services include 4 hours of bar service. any hours after will be billed accordingly. substitutions are at the discretion of Savour first choice catering. Savour employees are not permitted to pour shots of liquor under any circumstances whether liquor is supplied by Savour OR supplied by client.

TENTS: All tents require a safety package which includes all necessary equipment required by the state Fire Marshal and our insurance carrier. (fire extinguishers, exit signs etc. )

3RD PARTY FOOD/BEVERAGE:  No 3rd party food, whether homemade from another vendor is permitted to be near or on the same table as SAVOUR's food display. Savour first choice catering staff will prioritize our own food, beverage, and equipment BEFORE addressing 3rd party debris. savour will not be responsible for pickup of 3rd party vendors garbage if it will result in a later departure time than set in this invoice.

CONTRACT VIOLATIONS: Contract violations are subject to additional fees and/or legal remedies to which the client will be responsible for all associated legal fees and costs.

SAVOUR FIRST CHOICE CATERING RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS CONTRACT AT ANYTIME WITH OR WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM CLIENT.

I HAVE READ AND I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE ORDER. IT MEETS WITH MY APPROVAL

I CONSIDER OUR AGREEMENT DEFINITE AND CONFIRMED.

PAYMENT INFO:

EVENT DEPOSIT: Upon signed contract a 50% deposit is required to hold event date (credit card will be held on file)

FINAL PAYMENT: Event must be paid in full 14 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT! Any event booked within 14 day will ned to be paid in full at the time of booking.

LATE PAYMENT: Late payment will result in a late fee of 5% of total bill if paid within one week of event. more than one week late will result in 10% of total bill late fee. 2 weeks or more will be sent out to collections and be filed with the credit bureaus.

CHECKS: All checks should be made payable to SAVOUR FIRST CHOICE CATERING

CASH*: Cash payments are subject to a 3% discount at the discretion of SAVOUR FIRST CHOICE CATERING

GRATUITY: gratuity is at the discretion of the client. our staff works hard to give the best possible experience, and are very grateful and appreciative to receive gratuities. Tip jars will be put out on bar setups unless otherwise specified.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 

No fee option include:

please use "memo" for checks or "notes" on electronic payments that state " name of contact ,Event date, and invoice number.

CASH, deliver to office at 16520 S Tamiami Trail STE 140 Fort Myers Fl 33908 

CHECK, mailed to 16520 S Tamiami trail ste 140 Fort Myers FL 33908  

ZELLE- SavourCateringSWFL@gmail.com

Credit card(3.5% fee) an invoice link will be sent to your email.