Catering Forms

Prepare a License Agreement between a city and a food truck operator to operate the business on city property with this easy downloadable template for California.

• The agreement is between a municipal corporation (Licensor) and a food truck operator (Licensee), allowing the operation of a food truck in a designated area under specific conditions.
• The Licensor grants a nonexclusive, revocable license to the Licensee to sell specified permitted food products from an approved food truck in a designated area.
• The food truck operator must adhere to minimum operational dates and hours, and comply with all health and safety standards, including maintaining the food truck and license area in a clean condition.
• In return for the grant of license, the food truck operator will pay a monthly license fee, subject to annual adjustments.
• The Licensee must obtain and maintain certain types of insurance and all necessary permits and licenses for operation.
• The food truck operator indemnifies the city against any claims arising from the operation of the food truck.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Governed by the laws of the State of California.

Prepare a business plan for your catering operation with this affordable Catering Business Plan template which includes:

• A market analysis and marketing strategy.
• A financial model with pro formas.
• A Confidentiality Agreement to protect your proprietary information, such as financial data.
• Instructions in each section to help you complete the document.

To succeed in the competitive catering industry, you need a solid well-thought-out business plan. Get started on yours today by downloading this customizable template.

Conduct a focus group of potential clients to get input on their catering preferences with this easy-to-use questionnaire form.

• The answers that your group gives to the questions can help you determine what food products and services your target customers are looking for and the price they expect to pay for those products and services.
• Find out what types of events people typically hire a caterer to look after for them, and how frequently they use a caterer.
• You can easily customize the questionnaire to fit your unique business profile and personalize it for each focus group.

To purchase the Focus Group Questionnaire, add it to your shopping cart and proceed through the checkout.

Buy this professional Catering Contract template for your catering business and write up your customer contracts quickly and easily.

• The contract price quoted in the contract covers a guaranteed number of guests, plus an additional per person charge if the actual number of guests exceeds the guaranteed number.
• The caterer reserves the right to substitute unavailable or overpriced items.
• Provisions for the caterer to provide serving staff and bartenders, if the client requires. The client will pay overtime for staff that are required outside of the contract hours.
• The caterer is responsible for obtaining its own general liability insurance coverage.
• The client must provide adequate food and beverage storage facilities, and the client is responsible for any illness or death resulting from a delay in serving the food which is not directly attributable to the caterer.
• The caterer's liability is limited to the actual amount of damages sustained by the client or the sum of all amounts paid by the client.
• The contract includes a contract price worksheet.
• The Catering Contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable. Pay once, use it as often as you need to.

How satisfied are your catering customers? Find out with this Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Encourage your clients to fill in the forms and give you their comments and feedback about the catering services you provided, including:

• preparation of food,
• quality of service,
• comparison of your performance with that of other caterers the client has used in the past.

Feedback from your customers is the best way to find out what you're doing right and what you need to improve upon. This Catering Customer Satisfaction Survey form is easy to customize specially for your business.

Gather information from potential catering customers in your target markets with this Catering Market Research Survey form. Sample questions include:

• How often do they use a caterer and for what types of events?
• Do they have a regular caterer, and why do they continue to use them?
• How much have they spent in the past year on catering?

The Catering Market Research Survey form can be used to gather information from both individuals and corporate sector clients.

Write a professional marketing strategy and action plan for your catering business with this fully editable Catering Marketing Plan template.

• financial and budget projections with respect to marketing and promotions,
• a marketing strategy,
• market research and forecast,
• a competitor analysis and competitive strategy,
• a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis,
• a risk evaluation and contingency plan for dealing with those risks,
• a Confidentiality Agreement which should be signed by anyone outside your company who receives a copy of the Plan, to protect your confidential business information.

To get the Catering Marketing Plan, put it in your shopping cart, check out with your preferred method of payment, and download the template to your computer or tablet.

If your facility hires caterers for events such as banquets and receptions, protect the facility from claims for illness or injury with this Catering Waiver and Indemnification Agreement.

• The caterer must present a valid certificate of insurance to the facility at least 10 days prior to the event.
• The caterer must follow all rules and regulations of the facility.
• The caterer agrees to waive any claim for damages and releases the facility from any liability caused by the caterer's food preparation or service.
• No need to repurchase the form for each event. Buy the form once, download and customize the template for your facility, and use it for every catered affair.

Prepare applications for food truck vendors to operate at a festival or event with this combination Application Form and Terms of Use template.

• This agreement outlines the application process, terms of use, and requirements for food vendors participating in a festival, including:
  • vendor rental rates and fees and methods of payment,
  • operating hours during the event,
  • space allocation,
  • license and permit requirements,
  • insurance requirements,
  • rules for setup and teardown,
  • conduct of vendors and employees.
• Rental rates are based on the number of days that the food truck vendor will operate during the festival.
• Vendors must also pay a commission based on a percentage of their net sales. Late payments result in forfeiting the space.
• Food truck vendors must provide their own generators, while tent booths will have power hookups provided. Vendors are responsible for their own water supply and waste disposal.
• Vendors must keep their areas clean and dispose of garbage in designated containers.
• Vendors must indemnify the festival organizer against claims arising from their operations. The festival organizer is not liable for lost profits or damages and is not responsible for thefts or accidents.
• This is a fully editable MS Word document which can be used practically anywhere.

Prepare an application for a food truck vendor to operate at a regularly scheduled market with this Application Form and Terms of Use template.

• This document outlines the application process, requirements, and terms for food truck vendors seeking to operate at a market (such as a farmer's market). It includes reservation specifics, fees and charges, required permits, insurance, and vendor responsibilities.
• Rental fees can be a flat rate or a percentage of sales, and additional charges like electrical hook-up fees may apply.
• Reservations can be canceled due to vendor no-show, inclement weather, or other circumstances, with specific conditions for refunds and discounts.
• Vendors must obtain and provide proof of required permits and comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Vendors must maintain commercial general liability and worker's compensation insurance, naming the market as an additional insured.
• Vendor responsibilities include setup, equipment provision, waste management, water supply, payment processing, electrical arrangements, and maintaining professional conduct.

Rent a commercial kitchen to a caterer with this easy downloadable Catering Kitchen Rental Agreement template.

• This agreement can be used by a restaurant owner or other large kitchen operator to rent space to a caterer.
• The rental period can be either weekly or monthly and runs until terminated by either party.
• The renter is responsible for keeping the kitchen premises clean and sanitary. The owner is responsible for repairs or replacements, as needed.
• The renter (caterer) must carry general liability insurance naming the owner as additional insured.
• The template is available in MS Word format.
• This is a generic form which can be used almost anywhere.

Prepare a license agreement that allows a food truck operator to operate the food truck on city-owned property with this easy downloadable template for Colorado.

• The agreement is between a municipal corporation (City) and a food truck vendor, allowing the operation of a food truck within a designated area throughout the contract period.
• In return for a monthly fee, the Licensor grants a nonexclusive, revocable license to the vendor to sell specified permitted food products from an approved food truck within a designated license area.
• The food truck vendor must operate within specified hours, and must comply with all of City's standards for operation of food trucks.
• In return for the grant of license, the food truck operator will pay a monthly license fee, subject to annual adjustments.
• The Licensee must obtain and maintain certain types of insurance and all necessary permits and licenses for operation.
• The food truck operator indemnifies the city against any claims arising from the operation of the food truck.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

Rent space in a catering kitchen to a food truck operator on a monthly or yearly basis with this downloadable  Kitchen Rental Agreement.

• The kitchen rental includes the use of kitchen appliances, equipment and utensils, countertop workspace, cleaning supplies, utilities, and pantry space.
• The food truck operator will pay rent monthly. In addition, the caterer requires a security deposit which can be applied to unpaid rent or late fees. The deposit will be returned (less any deductions) on termination.
• The term has a fixed start and end date. Either party can terminate the rental on 30 days' notice.
• The food truck operator must supply its own food wrap and packaging materials.
• The operator must obtain commercial general liability insurance naming the caterer as additional insured.
• The food truck operator is responsible for keeping the kitchen space clean and sanitary. Caterer is responsible for maintenance and repair of the structure, appliances, food preparation systems, etc.
• The food truck operator indemnifies the caterer against claims and damages resulting from its use of the kitchen.
• This template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable.
• This is a generic contract form that can be used anywhere.

Prepare an agreement for a food truck to operate at a permanent vendor market with this Food Truck Space Lease for Texas.

• Rental fees are paid monthly. Either party can terminate the agreement on 30 days' notice.
• The lessor can terminate the lease if the vendor is in default or has breached the terms of the lease.
• The market owner does not guarantee expected sales revenues or numbers of customers.
• The food truck must be open and ready for business during the market's operating hours.
• Vendors must obtain and provide proof of required permits and comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Vendors must maintain commercial general liability and worker's compensation insurance, naming the market as an additional insured.
• The food truck vendor is responsible for maintaining its equipment and operations area in clean, safe and good operating condition. Grease must be removed daily and as needed throughout the day.
• The market facility will supply water and electrical hookups, and waste water disposal access. The food truck operator must supply its own propane.
• The lessee indemnifies and holds the market owner harmless against claims for damage or loss, including injury or death, resulting from the lessee's use of the leased space.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.