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Catering Terms & Conditions Generator

Answer a few questions and get a free, customised catering contract & T&Cs document — tailored to your country, ready to copy or save as PDF.

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What type of document do you need?

Choose based on the complexity of your catering operation.

About your business

This information will appear in the document header.

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Why clear T&Cs matter for caterers

Protect your deposit

Clear cancellation terms mean no awkward conversations when bookings fall through.

Set payment expectations

Clients know exactly when payment is due, reducing late payments and disputes.

Limit liability

Allergen disclaimers and liability clauses give you important legal protection.

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Frequently asked questions

What should catering terms and conditions include?
At minimum, catering T&Cs should cover your deposit requirements, payment schedule, cancellation policy with a clear refund structure, final guest number deadlines, allergen and dietary disclaimers, and liability limitations. A comprehensive catering contract also includes staffing terms, equipment hire liability, alcohol service conditions, delivery arrangements, and a force majeure clause.
Is this catering T&Cs generator really free?
Yes — completely free. No account, no credit card, no watermarks. Generate, copy, and print your document at no cost. The tool is provided by Puree.app, catering management software built for caterers.
Which countries does the template cover?
The generator produces country-specific documents for Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, and Singapore. Each document uses the correct consumer law references (e.g. Australian Consumer Law, Consumer Rights Act 2015 for the UK, Consumer Guarantees Act for NZ), correct tax terminology (GST, VAT, etc.), and an appropriate governing law clause.
What's the difference between Essential and Comprehensive?
The Essential document covers the 8 core clauses every caterer needs: bookings, deposits, payment terms, cancellation policy, allergens, food safety, liability, and governing law. The Comprehensive version adds up to 6 additional sections based on your answers — staffing, equipment hire, alcohol service, delivery, changes & amendments, force majeure, and exclusive catering rights. Based on our analysis of real catering businesses' T&Cs, we recommend the Comprehensive version for any operation that provides staffing, hires equipment, or serves alcohol.
Is the generated document legally binding?
The document is a solid starting point based on real catering business T&Cs. For it to be enforceable, it needs to be communicated to clients clearly — typically by including a link or copy in your quote or booking confirmation. We recommend having a lawyer review it before use, particularly if you operate at licensed venues or serve alcohol.
How do I give clients my terms and conditions?
The most common approach is to include your T&Cs as an attachment or link in your quote email, with a line like "By accepting this quote, you agree to our terms and conditions." Many caterers also include a summary of key terms (deposit amount, cancellation window) in the quote itself and attach the full T&Cs as a PDF. If you use Puree, you can add your T&Cs directly to your quote template so they're included automatically on every proposal.