DEPOSIT
A 50% estimated deposit is due at time of booking.

FINAL PAYMENT
Final Payment for your event is due 3 days prior to your event date. Payment plans and or terms are available upon request.

FINAL GUEST COUNT
Final Guest Count, not subject to reduction, is due 5 days prior to your event date(s). If you need to increase your guest count, within 5 days of your event date, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. Additional fees and charges MAY apply beyond the normal agreed upon expenses outlined within your catering Invoice.

PAYMENT METHODS
Contemporary Catering accepts Cash, Check and Credit Card Payments via PayPal.

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE TAX
Contemporary Catering charges 9% on catering services.

SERVICE CHARGE
Contemporary Catering Charges 18% Service Charge on every event, unless otherwise indicated. At the client's discretion, any extra tip/ or gratuity will go directly to the service staff.

TIMELINE
YOU MAY BE BILLED FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF HOURS if your event does not adhere to the agreed upon timeline contained on your invoice.

CANCELLATION BY CLIENT
All prepayments and deposits are forfeited if you, the client, cancel the event at any time. Contemporary Catering will apply the entire balance of your deposits and prepayments, less $500.00 towards another event occurring within 90 days of the original event date. Subject to our availability. All costs are subject to change.

CANCELLATION BY VENUE or ACTS OF GOD
All prepayments and deposits are forfeited if the event is cancelled by your venue or acts of god (i.e. fire, flood, terrorist activity) prevent Contemporary Catering from performing your event as agreed. Contemporary Catering will apply the entire balance of your deposits and prepayments, less $500.00 towards another event occurring within 90 days of the original event date. Subject to our availability. All costs are subject to change.

CANCELLATION BY CONTEMPORARY CATERING
Contemporary Catering reserves the right to terminate this contract for any reason. IF Contemporary Catering terminates this contract over 30 days prior to your event date, all deposits and prepayments will be returned in full within 10 days. IF Contemporary Catering terminates this contract within 30 days prior to your event date, all deposits and prepayments will be returned in full within 10 days as well as an additional $500.00 penalty.

DAMAGE
Contemporary Catering assumes no responsibility for ANY damage or loss of any merchandise, alcohol, equipment, furniture, clothing or other valuables prior to, during or after the event. We will do everything possible to ensure that all of your supplies, rentals and equipment are cared for and maintained in good working order and without any damage.

I, the client, understand that by using/ providing items I own or are providing or by hosting an event in my home/office, that accidents/breakage and damage may occur. I will NOT bill, charge or sue Contemporary Catering for any loss unless the damage or loss was caused by the willful negligent actions or conduct of Contemporary Catering or its employees.

CONTEMPORARY CATERING LIABILITY
Contemporary Catering’s only liability, for third party claims, will be for actions caused by Contemporary Catering and/or the negligent conduct of its employees.

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
Contemporary Catering assumes no responsibility for the conduct of guests, members and third parties hired to provide services.

INSURANCE
Contemporary Catering maintains general: Automobile and Commercial Insurance.

ASSIGNABILITY
This contract is not assignable without the written consent of Contemporary Catering.

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES
The client will comply with all the laws of the United States and the State of New Hampshire, all municipal ordinances and all lawful orders of police and fire departments, and will not do anything on the premises in violation of any laws, ordinances, rules or orders. If unlawful activities are occurring on the premises, and event is cancelled, there will be no refund of any kind from Contemporary Catering to client.

BAR/ BEVERAGES
Client assumes the right to provide all or part of their bar / beverage supplies as needed. OR, Contemporary Catering may provide beverage service or Bar Support as indicated within your Invoice in one of the following manners:

A) Client will provide all alcoholic beverages and / or non - alcoholic beverages. Contemporary Catering may supply soft drinks, juices, glassware, ice, mixers, garnishes and /or contracted bar service personnel.

B) Client will arrange for a hosted bar service by an outside caterer. Minimum sales and/or possible labor charges are required for this type of service. Client will pay the outside caterer directly.

C.) Client will arrange for a no-host (cash) bar by an outside caterer. Minimum sales and/or possible labor charges are required for this type of service. Client will pay the outside caterer directly.

RENTALS
You may provide all or part of your own rental items for your event. Contemporary Catering will/ may give you an estimated cost/ list of rentals for your event. You may change/ cancel those items at anytime, However, certain items may incur RESTOCKING & CANCELLATION Fees. If Contemporary Catering is coordinating rentals, on your behalf, through a rental company (i.e. Taylor Rental, Christian Party Rental), you will be required to pay the rental company directly plus an agreed upon fee. Certain rentals may be provided by Contemporary Catering as listed in your Invoice. Any loss or damage to ANY rentals will be billed to you after your event.

MENU/FOOD QUANTITIES
Contemporary Catering will prepare between 5%-10% overage based on the final number of guests we receive from you. Part of this overage is to include feeding of the staff and or vendors. You are not charged for this service. NO overage will be provided for bag/ box lunches, unless specified within your Invoice.

KIDS/CHILDREN
Children under the age of 5 are not charged for catering unless client wishes to provide service/ seating for them. Kids 6- 12 are charged an agreed upon reduced price on the final menu or a children's menu is being provided and that information is contained within your Invoice.

LEFTOVERS
Contemporary Catering (or you and or your guests) may package up all leftovers that are not able to be reused by Contemporary Catering. You are responsible for providing appropriate containers to place leftovers into. If you do not have appropriate containers, all food will be disposed of or taken back to our kitchen. Once at our kitchen we are no longer required to give you those leftovers. All re-sellable items will remain the property of Contemporary Catering at its discretion.

MENU COST
All menu prices are subject to change within 14 days of your event.

If a drastic change in an ingredient(s) within your menu is established you have two options.

1. -- A new cost (maintaining your present menu) will be assessed based on current market prices and you may agree to the new price.
OR
2. -- Substitute menu item(s) will be presented to you in order for you to maintain the agreed upon (per person/platter) menu price within your Invoice.

GUEST COUNT OVERAGE
You will ONLY be charged for the guaranteed number of guests served unless you have more attendee's than the guarantee AND Contemporary Catering was required to purchase more Food and or Beverages to accommodate you.

GUEST COUNT REDUCTION
If your final guest count is reduced 20% or more than your latest estimated guest count, your menu cost MAY increase proportionally (based on our present prices).