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This contract is entered into between Travelers Rest (“Venue”) and Client (“Client”) listed above; (together, “Parties”) and sets forth the agreement between the Parties relating to catering/event services to be provided by the Venue for Client for the Event (“Event”) identified in this Contract. Only a contract signed by Client and Venue and a Booking Fee received by Venue reserves the date and event space for Client.
1. Event Details
Client is hiring Venue to provide food, beverages and related services for the Event as described below:
2. Menu to Be Served
The Parties have agreed to the menu attached to this Private Event Contract as Exhibit A as well as the Bar selections in Exhibits B and C. Venue reserves the right to make changes to the menu based on product availability. In the event an item or ingredient is unavailable Venue will provide a comparable item in its place.
3. Payment Terms
In exchange for the services of Venue as specified in this Private Event Contract, Client will pay Venue per the price schedule below, per person attending the event plus the additional fees listed in Item 4 below. Client will pay for all guests that attend the event but in no instance will Client pay for less than the final head count provided by Client to Venue 14 days in advance of the Event or less than the minimum guaranteed head count listed below, whichever is greater.
Minimum Guaranteed
Adult Head Count:
4. Price Schedule
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| Children @ |
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| Administration Fee |
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| 8.375% Taxes |
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Payments by Client:
| Nonrefundable Booking Fee Due at Contract Signing |
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| Payment Due |
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| Balance Due in Full Before Event |
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Menu changes & final head count are due on . If final Head Count is not received by Venue by then guests will serve as the final head count.
5. Acceptable Forms of Payment
All prices quoted above are based on payments via check, cash, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or wire transfer.
6. Indemnification
Client assume responsibility for their actions and that of their guests and outside vendors. Client will pay cost of any damage, theft, or loss of Venue's property occurring at the Event, caused by client, their guests or vendors/service providers.
7. Cancellation
The Booking Fee is the cost of having us hold the event space for the specific date and time for your Event. If the Event comes to fruition and is fully paid by Client, Venue agrees to credit Booking Fee toward the total expense of the Event. If the Client cancels the Event, the Client must provide written notice to the Venue 60 days prior to the event date otherwise the Total Cost is due. The Booking Fee is nonrefundable. Client understands that upon entering into this Contract, the venue is committing time and resources to this Event and blocking off the date, time and event space from consideration by other clients and thus cancellation would result in lost income and lost business opportunities in an amount hard to precisely calculate.
8. Legal Compliance
Venue will work in compliance with all applicable local health department and other governing authorities' rules and regulations relating to social gatherings, food preparation and service.
9. Assignability
This Contract can not be assigned.
10. Limitation of Remedies
If Venue cannot fulfill its obligations under this Contract for reasons outside of its control, Venue will only reimburse monies already paid by Client to Venue. No other liability or cost will be assumed by Venue.
11. Resolution of Disputes
The Parties agree to not post any negative information arising out of this Contract or Event on any online forum or website without providing advance written notice of the intended content thereof, and providing the other party with an opportunity to resolve any issues between the parties amicably.
12. Jurisdiction and Venue
This Contract will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of New York and any legal action must be filed in the County of Westchester in the State of New York.
13. Entire Agreement
This document, along with its exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Changes must be in writing and agreed upon by both parties.
This contract shall not be binding or enforceable until (1) the Client has signed, (2) the Booking Fee deposit has been received by the Venue, and (3) the Venue has countersigned. Both parties will receive a fully executed copy for their records.
Venue
Nelson Salazar
Travelers Rest
Date:
A Administration Fee has been added to your event charges to cover operational and logistical costs. Per NY State Tax Bulletin ST-320, this fee is subject to sales tax. This is not a gratuity—our staff are paid a competitive hourly rate and a gratuity is not required. Should you wish to leave a cash gratuity on the day of your event, 100% will be distributed among the staff who worked your celebration.
Exhibit B
Bar Choices
All events include soda, juice, unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, coffee & tea.
The other items below indicate if they are included or not for your event:
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| Red, White, Sparkling Wines & Mimosas |
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| Domestic & Imported Beer |
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| Cocktails House Brands |
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| Signature Cocktail |
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| Premium Cocktails |
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| Wine Service at Table |
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| Sparkling Wine Toast |
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| Champagne & Cocktail Wall |
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| Espresso & Cappuccino |
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Espresso & cappuccino are not included with coffee & tea service.
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'Open Bar' and/or 'Wine & Beer' packages do not include 'Wine Service at Table' or 'Sparkling Wine Toast'. These are separate items. With a 'Wine & Beer' or 'Open Bar' option guests can order wine by the glass from their server while at the table or walk-up to the bar at anytime during the event.
Whereas 'Wine Service at Table' means every guest will have a wine glass at their place setting and servers will be walking around offering red and white wine throughout the seated portion of the event.
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Venue at sole discretion will determine brands offered and served unless contract specifically stipulates otherwise.
When a Client's bar choice involves a tab being kept by Venue, it will be settled by Client at the end of (on the day of) the event by cash or check. A 3% fee will be added for credit card payments.
Exhibit D
Decorating, Set Up & Vendors Contracted by Client
It's the Client's responsibility to communicate this information to Vendors hired by client and others assisting with decorating and setting up the event for Client.
Access & Timing:
The event date, space, start, and end times are listed on page one of the agreement. Client has an additional 1 hour before the start time for setup and decorating, though the venue may still be preparing the space. Earlier access may be possible but isn't guaranteed.
Vendor Arrivals:
All vendors, deliveries, and assisting guests should arrive in the 1-hour setup period and check in at the front door with Venue staff for parking instructions. Loading/unloading is not allowed through the front entrance.
Driveway & Parking:
For garden events, vehicles must not block the driveway during setup. Once unloaded, vehicles should park in designated spots. Larger vehicles or those with trailers must park in our rear grass lot or off-property.
Room Conditions:
Event space doors should remain closed during setup to maintain temperature and prevent flying insects. Items should be quickly brought in without propping doors open.
Breakdown & Cleanup:
All items must be removed within 30 minutes after the event ends. Overtime fees will apply if items or people remain beyond this time.
Additional Support & Cleanup:
Venue staff is not available for setup/decorating unless pre-arranged at an hourly fee. All vendor items, including garbage, must be taken off-site. A fee applies if garbage is left behind.
Anything attached to Venue must be adhered by Command Strip
or painter's tape to avoid damage to surfaces.
Exhibit E
Itemized Price Breakdown
A summary of all selections and their per-person rates for your event.
Rate Summary
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| 8.375% Taxes |
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