What Is a Catering Invoice?
A catering invoice is a document sent to your customer after a catering event to request payment for the services, food, and other items provided. The invoice gives the customer a breakdown of the costs and provides a total cost for the event.
When to Use
There are several situations when you should use a catering invoice:
- Corporate catering
- Social event catering
- Office delivery catering
- Restaurant catering
- Full-service catering
- Self-catering services
- Family style catering
How to Use
1. Gather all necessary information about the catering services provided: Include the date of the event, the type of food and beverages served, the number of guests, and any other relevant details.
2. Create an itemized invoice: Include all services and their associated costs, along with any applicable taxes, gratuities, discounts, or promotions.
3. Send the invoice to the client for payment: This can be done by mail or electronically.
4. Keep accurate records: Track and store invoices and payments for accounting and tax purposes.
Sample Catering Invoice
