A check list for catering halls

These are some frequently asked questions about catering :

• Are the published menus the only menus that are available?
• What is your specialty?
• Do you bake your own wedding cakes?
• Can we have our cake baked by someone else?
• Do you charge a cake-cutting fee?
• Can you provide a coat check for my guests?
• What equipment do you supply for  a buffet?
• Is there a service charge and what does it include?
• Can you do Kosher catering?
• Is the gratuity included in the final bill?
• How many servers will I need for my reception?
• Can you sell wine and liquor for a catered function?
• Do you have bartenders?
• Do you have a separate bar service charge?
• How will the wait staff be dressed?
• What is a Guarantee Count?
• Can the Guarantee Count be changed?
• When do you require a deposit?
• Is the deposit refundable?
• When is payment due?
• What forms of payment do you accept?
• What items are taxed?