Hospitality & Food Service
Restaurants & Food Services

Catering Event Invoice Template

Comprehensive invoice template for catering services at events and functions with per-guest pricing, equipment rentals, and deposit tracking

Total Fields
23

What's Included in This Template

Gourmet Catering Services
12 Catering Court, Birmingham, B1 1AA
Tel: +44 121 555 0123
Email: bookings@gourmetcatering.co.uk
VAT: GB 987 6543 21
INVOICE
Invoice #:CAT-2024-0089
Date:2024-10-20
Due Date:2024-11-03
Bill To:
Sarah & James Wedding
89 Bride Lane, Birmingham, B15 2TT
DescriptionQtyRateAmount
Canapés on Arrival (120 guests)1£480.00£480.00
Starter - Smoked Salmon Terrine120£8.50£1020.00
Main - Slow Roast Beef Fillet120£24.00£2880.00
Dessert - Lemon Posset120£6.50£780.00
Service Staff (4 servers x 6 hours)24£15.00£360.00
Equipment Hire (Tables, Chairs, Linen)1£450.00£450.00
Subtotal:£5970.00
VAT (20%):£1194.00
Total:£7164.00
Payment Information
Payment Terms: Deposit of £2,000 received. Balance due 14 days before event date.
Final guest count confirmed at 120. Menu adjustments accommodated vegetarian guests. All dietary requirements noted.

Invoice Fields & Customization

Customize your Catering Event Invoice Template with essential and optional fields to match your business needs.

Required Fields

These fields must be filled in for a complete, professional invoice.

Invoice Number
text

Unique invoice identifier

Example: INV-001
Invoice Date
date

Date the invoice was issued

Due Date
date

Payment due date

Business Name
text

Name of your hospitality business

Example: Your Business Name
Business Address
textarea

Your business address

Example: 123 Main Street City, State ZIP
Business Email
email

Your business email address

Example: info@business.com
Client Name
text

Name of the client or guest

Example: Client Name
Client Address
textarea

Client address

Example: 456 Oak Avenue City, State ZIP
Line Items
lineItems

Services and charges

Subtotal
number

Total before tax

Total Amount
number

Final amount due

Optional Fields

Additional fields you can include based on your specific business requirements.

Business Phone
phone

Your business phone number

Example: (555) 123-4567
VAT Number
text

VAT registration number

Example: GB123456789
VAT Amount
number

VAT/tax amount

Client Email
email

Client email address

Example: client@example.com
Event Date
date

Date of catered event

Event Location
text

Venue where catering service was provided

Example: The Grand Ballroom, Royal Hotel
Number of Guests
number

Total number of guests served

Example: 120
Menu Type
text

Type of menu served

Example: Wedding Breakfast - 3 Course
Deposit Paid
number

Deposit amount already paid

Example: 2000.00
Balance Due
number

Remaining balance after deposit

Example: 5164.00
Payment Terms
textarea

Payment terms and conditions

Example: Payment due within 14 days
Notes
textarea

Any additional notes or instructions

Example: Additional notes or information

Hospitality & Food Service Industry Compliance Standards

Important compliance requirements for hospitality & food service

REQUIREDFood Safety Certificate

Display Food Hygiene Rating (FHRS) and maintain proper food safety procedures for off-site catering.

RECOMMENDEDDeposit Terms

Clearly state deposit amount (typically 25-50%) and payment schedule to protect business cash flow.

REQUIREDEvent Liability Insurance

Maintain public and product liability insurance for catering events at external venues.

RECOMMENDEDFinal Guest Count Deadline

Specify deadline for final guest count confirmation (typically 7-14 days before event).

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Invoice Template Benefits

Key advantages of using our free invoice template generator for Restaurants & Food Services professionals.

Event Catering Specialization

Professional invoicing for wedding catering, corporate events, gala dinners, and private function catering services

Per-Head Pricing Clarity

Transparent cost-per-guest breakdown for 3-course meals, buffets, and canape receptions simplifies event budgeting

Deposit Protection

25-50% deposit tracking with balance due calculation secures bookings and manages catering business cash flow

Comprehensive Service Billing

Separate line items for food packages, waiting staff, bartenders, equipment hire, and event coordination fees

Venue Documentation

Event date, time, venue location, and setup requirements for clear delivery logistics and timeline planning

Final Guest Count

PAX (person) tracking with guaranteed minimum numbers supports accurate food prep and last-minute menu adjustments

Menu Package Reference

Detailed menu type (Silver, Gold, Platinum packages) specification for client records and repeat booking quotes

Payment Milestone Management

Multi-stage payment schedule (deposit, interim payment, final balance) improves working capital for caterers

High-Value Contract Format

Premium invoice appearance suitable for £5,000-£50,000+ wedding and corporate hospitality contracts

Multi-Event Support

Flexible billing for wedding breakfasts, evening receptions, business conferences, product launches, and Christmas parties

Final Numbers Protection

Built-in 7-14 day final guest count deadline references protect against last-minute cancellations and food waste

Complex Order Efficiency

Pre-formatted template handles multi-course menus, dietary requirements, drinks packages, and rental equipment billing

Client Trust Building

Transparent itemized pricing with no hidden fees increases booking conversion and reduces contract disputes

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