Cancellations

Diva Q · 04-23-2010, 07:47 PM

Do any of you charge a cancellation fee for catering jobs that were cancelled>?>

C Rocke · 04-23-2010, 08:22 PM

Cancellations need to be made in writing 10 days prior to event - Cancellations after that forfeit the deposit. We have also on occasion charged a reservation fee for holiday weekends that is non-refundable if the event is cancelled.

Ford · 04-24-2010, 11:17 AM

For events that require on-site work I need a non refundable deposit. I will try to work with them if there's a date change and I can book. I want 50% a month in advance to cover all my costs. At that point they are committed. If people won't give a deposit the you may turn down other jobs and then they just cancel.

04-24-2010, 12:57 PM

Not considered a "fee".....you'll never get money from someone that hasn't already given you some.....so...absolutely a non refundable deposit...I'll send you a few catering policy templates if you'd like that show different scenarios for how and when deposits are returned or not returned.

LostNation · 04-24-2010, 04:49 PM

Hi Diva,

My policy is writen on my contract. I require a $50 non refundable deposit to book the date. 30 days before I require a signed contract with a 50% depoait (includes the $50) . Cancellations between 30 and 14 days, I keep the $50 bucks and refund the rest. Once we hit the 14 day my contract states that I keep the depost.

This has never happened but I think I would refund any un-spent money

big brother smoke · 04-24-2010, 05:15 PM

Terms of Payment:
Simply Marvelous BBQ Catering Company will require a $300 non-refundable booking charge to reserve the date. (Client agrees to pay a non refundable charge to secure the date of the event. The booking charge is a non-refundable charge to the Caterer for removing the date from availability from other potential clients). The remaining balance ($1418.39) is due no later than 10 days prior to the event.

Diva Q · 04-24-2010, 08:04 PM

Thanks everyone. appreciate the posts.

Bigmista · 04-28-2010, 09:42 PM

Ours is pretty much the same as BBS. GO figure.

southernsmoker · 04-29-2010, 12:58 PM

Thats a tough one to deal with, we ask for a deposit up front and depending on circumstances I might return it at a cancellation..yeah I know...small town politics I guess..

04-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#1
Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh! Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cancellations Do any of you charge a cancellation fee for catering jobs that were cancelled>?> __________________ Diva Q Website Follow me on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Check out my new show BBQ Crawl ! Life is too short for bad BBQ®

04-23-2010, 08:22 PM	#2
C Rocke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-29-07 Location: Garden Grove, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cancellations need to be made in writing 10 days prior to event - Cancellations after that forfeit the deposit. We have also on occasion charged a reservation fee for holiday weekends that is non-refundable if the event is cancelled. __________________ *Rancho A Go Go BBQ Truck* *Rancho To Go BBQ Takeout* Cookshack 250 Smoke Chef 200 Twitter - @ranchoagogo @ranchotogobbq www.ranchoagogo.com www.ranchotogobbq.com

04-24-2010, 11:17 AM	#3
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For events that require on-site work I need a non refundable deposit. I will try to work with them if there's a date change and I can book. I want 50% a month in advance to cover all my costs. At that point they are committed. If people won't give a deposit the you may turn down other jobs and then they just cancel. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

04-24-2010, 04:49 PM	#5
LostNation Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-15-05 Location: Essex Jct. Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi Diva, My policy is writen on my contract. I require a $50 non refundable deposit to book the date. 30 days before I require a signed contract with a 50% depoait (includes the $50) . Cancellations between 30 and 14 days, I keep the $50 bucks and refund the rest. Once we hit the 14 day my contract states that I keep the depost. This has never happened but I think I would refund any un-spent money __________________ Rich Decker www.lostnationvt.com

04-24-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Terms of Payment: Simply Marvelous BBQ Catering Company will require a $300 non-refundable booking charge to reserve the date. (Client agrees to pay a non refundable charge to secure the date of the event. The booking charge is a non-refundable charge to the Caterer for removing the date from availability from other potential clients). The remaining balance ($1418.39) is due no later than 10 days prior to the event. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

04-24-2010, 12:57 PM	#4
bbqpitstop Guest Downloads: Uploads:	Not considered a "fee".....you'll never get money from someone that hasn't already given you some.....so...absolutely a non refundable deposit...I'll send you a few catering policy templates if you'd like that show different scenarios for how and when deposits are returned or not returned.

04-24-2010, 08:04 PM	#7
Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh! Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everyone. appreciate the posts. __________________ Diva Q Website Follow me on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Check out my new show BBQ Crawl ! Life is too short for bad BBQ®

04-28-2010, 09:42 PM	#8
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ours is pretty much the same as BBS. GO figure. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

04-29-2010, 12:58 PM	#9
southernsmoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-14-08 Location: NS, Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats a tough one to deal with, we ask for a deposit up front and depending on circumstances I might return it at a cancellation..yeah I know...small town politics I guess.. __________________ Southern Smoker-Northern Division! Lang 84D Longneck Goin brick n mortar :crazy: