hi ladies.. I'm a btb for Jul'10. had just recently obtained the contract from my banquet coordinator... read the whole contract but have some queries.. can anyone give me any advice????
Thanks
1. Beverage
- Free flow of soft drinks & chinese tea from 1900 to 2230 hours for 11 tables & above
- Free flow of beer for 25 tables and above from 1900 to 2230 hours
-> jus wondering is it normal for free beverage to serve only during 1900 to 2230 hours? what if my dinner ends at 2300 hours??
2. Food Tasting
- within one month before event date.
-> when should we go down for food tasting?
- complimentary table of 10 persons for food tasting is only for above 50 tables. For 25 tables to 49 tables, food tasting is only for choice of 5 dishes.
-> Does that mean if we only have 40 tables, food tasting is only for choice of 5 dishes? not all 8-9 dishes ma?
3. Optional arrangements
- Should you required service crews to extend working hours after 11pm, special rate $12 per hours for per staff will be levied for their OT charges & midnight transport fees charges.
-> anyone have this? how shld we deal with this?
4. Cancellation
- if cancel less than 60 days prior to event - pay 50% of total value booked
- if cancel less than 30 days prior to event - pay 100% of total value booked
5. Guaranteed Attendance
- Any changes made to the guaranteed attendance must be advised in writing 14 days prior to the date of the event, only an increase in attendance will be accepted. Should the attendance fall below the minimum guarantee, the restaurant reserves the right to levy a charge on the reduction.
-> does that mean that if we would to confirm that the guaranteed attendance is 300 guests, we can increase it to 350 if we want to? but if we want to reduce it to 250, they can charge us for that. Guess this is the norm right?
-> but does that mean that it would always be beta to give the minimum guaranteed attendance rather than telling them too much den later cannot meet the minimum, have to pay a charge??
