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Quote Template for Restaurants & Catering

Quote catering services, event menus, venue hire and corporate hospitality services.

Menus

with a price per guest

Versions

unlimited per event

Signature

from the client before the event

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Are you a executive chef or catering manager?

Catering company or restaurant offering event services

Gets quote requests over WhatsApp, the menu changes three times, and in the end they can't remember which version the client accepted.

Every event is different and I need to be able to adapt the quote quickly without starting from scratch each time.

From wasting time to closing more sales

Before

Sent quotes by email with a Word attachment. When the client asked for changes, they duplicated the file and lost track of which version was the latest.

After

Creates the quote, the client asks for menu changes, generates a new version in one click and the client approves with electronic signature.

Result: Smoother event management with every version tracked and cancellation terms formally accepted.

Example quote for restaurants & catering

Quote

QUO-2026-001

Total

£5,892.00

DescriptionQtyPriceTotal
Cocktail menu (assorted canapés, 80 pax)80£28.00£2,240.00
Premium open bar (3 hours)80£15.00£1,200.00
Service staff (6 waiters)6£120.00£720.00
Tableware and glassware1£350.00£350.00
Setup and breakdown1£400.00£400.00
Subtotal£4,910.00
VAT (20%)£982.00
Total£5,892.00

Common problems in restaurants & catering

Constant menu changes that alter the quote

Clients who don't confirm guest numbers until the last minute

Email quotes that get lost among conversations

No clear cancellation or amendment terms

How DealForge solves it

Menus with a clearly broken-down price per guest

Quick versioning when the menu or guest count changes

Formal confirmation with electronic signature and terms

Automatic follow-up of pending quotes

Features for restaurants & catering

Price per guest

Automatic calculation based on the number of people

Menu versions

Change the menu and generate a new version instantly

Deadlines and confirmation

Confirmation deadline included

Clear terms

Cancellation and payment formalised

Frequently asked questions about restaurants & catering quotes

Can I create different menu options in the same quote?

You can create several quotes with different menu proposals for the same event and send them to the client to compare and choose.

How do I show the per-guest price with additional services?

Create separate lines: menu per person, open bar per person, and fixed services like setup or staff. The client clearly sees each component.

Can I include cancellation terms and a confirmation deadline?

Yes, in the quote terms you can specify the cancellation policy, the deadline to confirm guest numbers and the payment terms.

Guide to quoting in restaurants & catering

Restaurant and catering businesses face a particular challenge when quoting: every event is different in guest numbers, menu type, dietary restrictions, room set-up and complementary services such as an open bar, welcome cocktail or show cooking. The quote should present the price per guest, breaking down each item so the client can adjust their event to their real budget.

In catering for weddings, celebrations or corporate events, it's common to offer several menu options at different price points. Each option should detail the dishes, the drinks included, the waiting staff, the tableware and linen, and the optional extras. Clearly stating the minimum guest numbers, the surcharges for special menus (gluten-free, vegan) and the attendee-confirmation terms avoids last-minute misunderstandings.

DealForge lets restaurants and catering companies build event quotes with different menu options, automatic calculation based on guest numbers and versioning for every change the client requests. The electronic signature formalises the booking and the payment schedule is documented for both parties.

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