Terms and Conditions

QUOTE: Your current quote is based on details and correspondence we have received to-date and may be subject to change as new information is provided. FOOD SERVICE: Catering staff will stay on site to set up and manage buffet food service for guests over 40 guests based on hot hold items on the menu.  All food service is provided for 2 hours based on Northern Health Regulations. No carry-out containers will be provided for buffet meals; we recommend you provide your own which either the staff can transfer the food to or you can request to order some from Farmhouse to bring with for the event at a cost to the client.  STAFFING: A $25 per hour charge is applied for each staff member. The number staff for each event is determined by the Offsite Sales Coordinator and is dependent on the number of guests and type of event. There may be times serving staff are not required and will not be charged to the client. DEPOSIT: A 25% deposit is required to secure your event date and will be applied to the final balance. 100% of total contract is due 2 weeks prior to event date. FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment is required 2 weeks before your event date, if payment is not received your event may be cancelled.  FINAL GUEST COUNT: Your final guest count is due 3 weeks prior to your event date and will be the number of guests you are charged for.  Children 5 and under are free.  Children 6-10 are 1/2 price.  People 11 and older are full price.  Client to sign off on the age of children in attendance and confirms the true and accurate reporting of ages.  If it is noted that there is a discrepancy, Farmhouse reserves the right to charge for the difference. CANCELLATION: If you need to cancel your event, you must do so no less than 3 months prior to your event for your deposit to be returned. Cancellations less than 3 months prior to your event, you may be required to forfeit your deposit. Events cancelled within 3 weeks of function start date will be subject to pay 50% of total contract cost. Events cancelled 7 days of function start date will be subject to pay 100% of full contract cost. LICENSING + PERMITTING FEES: If permits or licenses are needed, a $175 fee for research and license and or permit costs will be added to the total cost of the event. RENTALS: Farmhouse Catering does not supply the client with any plates, cutlery, glassware, or other ceramics. If Farmhouse Catering takes on the responsibility of sourcing any equipment rentals, there will be a 30% markup on all rental charges from a local rental company of our choosing. We highly recommend Its Party Time Rentals for all your Plates, Cutlery, Glassware and any other ceramics you require for you event. TRAVEL FEES: A travel fee will be applied to events based on KM from Farmhouse Catering. INSURANCE: Customer shall be responsible for obtaining proper insurance for event. Customer shall insure and hold Vendor harmless for any loss or damage to property, equipment, or other personal property belonging to Customer, their guests and visitors, and Customers shall insure and hold Vendor harmless for any loss or damage resulting in injury to Customers, their guests, or invitees, within the event premises. CATERING FEE: An off-site catering fee will be charged depending on the event guest count and extent of the event. This covers equipment rental of chaffers, sternos, hot box or refrigeration for temperature controlled food. This can also cover the handling of food service equipment. SERVICE EQUIPMENT: Farmhouse Catering will only provide their own food service equipment, platters, bowls, boards and serving utensils for any offsite catering buffet events: It will be the responsibility of the client to provide the tables required to set up the Buffet Service for Catering. (This information will be provided by your Offsite Sales Coordinator)