Hanson’s the Caterers Ltd
Booking Terms and Conditions
Forming part of order form and confirmation

This agreement shall come into force upon the signing of the form that contains the Terms & Conditions as set out below.

1. Tables and Chairs

   Tables and chairs must be erected and in position before the caterers arrive to coincide with your table plan.

2. Transporation

   Journeys over 30 miles round trip will carry an additional charge of £1.00 per mile.

3. Final Numbers

   Final numbers of guests are required 7 days prior to reception date, these are the numbers for which you will be charged and cancellations or reductions are not accepted after this time.

4. Cancellations

   Cancellations must be in writing and will not become valid until you receive confirmation of cancellation from our company. Cancellations made before the function are chargeable as a percentage of the total order value as follows:
   Up to 4 days beforehand – 100%
   5-14 days – 50%
   15-30 days – 25%
   Over 30 days – loss of deposit only
   
   Hanson’s the Caterers Ltd may cancel the booking:
   (i)    If the client becomes insolvent, bankrupt, has a receiver appointed or enters into liquidation, bankruptcy, administration or receivership or compounds us with its creditors.
   
   (ii)    If the client is in arrears of any payment due, however arising to Hanson’s the Caterers Ltd or has failed to pay a deposit within 7 days or the date required to do so, or failed to make the final payment, under the terms of the agreement.
   
   (iii)    On giving notice to the customer if it is prevented or hindered from carrying out its obligations herein, by circumstances beyond its own control including, without limitation, strikes, labour disputes, whether or not involving the employees of Hanson’s the Caterers Ltd, suspension of supplies, governmental or quasi-governmental intervention, accidents, acts of God or national or local disasters.

5. Duration

   Late sit down, other than stated on the booking form may carry an additional charge at the discretion of Hanson’s the Caterers Ltd.

6. Booking Deposit

   Deposits are strictly non refundable, deemed to be taken against the main menu only, booked for the date on this form. It is not transferable and cannot be used as payment for any other goods or services supplied.

7. Payment

   Balance is due before date of function i.e. Bankers Draft, Building Society Cheque, Debit Card or Cash.
   Credit Cards – 2%Surcharge
   BACS – 4 working days prior.
   Cheques accepted 14 days prior only
8. This agreement shall be governed by English law and subject to the sole jurisdiction of the English courts.