Templates and costing rules to price, scope and operationalize profitable catering and events.
A copy-ready catering proposal and operational checklist that captures scope, menu, ingredient and labor costing, delivery and staffing rules, deposit and minimum terms, margins, and a simple decision tree for subcontracting vs in-house fulfillment.
A practical worksheet and ready-to-send proposal template that separates per-guest food cost, labor, equipment, delivery, contingency, taxes and margins so you can quote events confidently and protect profitability.
A practical, step-by-step worksheet to cost per-guest menus and events, plus a ready-to-use client proposal layout. Covers ingredient costing, labor, equipment/rental, delivery, minimums and tiered packages, margin targeting, common add-ons, and sample terms (deposits, cancellation, payment). Includes worked examples and a quick checklist so quotes are consistent and protect profitability.
An interactive catering proposal template that captures client details, per-head costing, staffing and equipment fees, logistics, deposit and cancellation policies, and stores a completed event cost breakdown. Includes clear calculation guidance to protect margins and set expectations.
Interactive, fillable catering proposal that standardizes event scope, pricing, staffing, equipment and service levels. Collects structured inputs for pricing, stores submissions, and documents the formulas you use to calculate contribution margin and profitable pricing.