TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Blue Iguana Catering wants your event to be a success! The best way to achieve success is to formulate a strong, honest and open relationship with you. A relationship where communication is clear and expectations from both sides are understood from the outset.

Blue Iguana Catering services are hired under the terms and conditions set out below and as described in relevant venue documentation. The payment by any person of any fees and charges for such services and venue facilities shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment and acceptance by such person of these conditions.

The Quotation

Once you have discussed your brief, Blue Iguana Catering will develop a quotation for you based on your individual requirements. This written quotation will remain valid for 30 days from date of issue. In the instance that the event brief alters, it may be necessary to review and reissue each quotation.

The Prices

While all attempts are made to maintain prices, they may be subject to change at the discretion of Blue Iguana Catering management. Once a deposit has been paid against an invoice, no revision to fees will occur unless the conditions and/or requirements of the quotation are altered.

Confirmation of Booking

Blue Iguana Catering consider confirmation of your event upon receipt of these terms and conditions signed by you and accompanying payment of the requested deposit by the due date specified. Failure to adhere to this procedure may result in Blue Iguana Catering being forced to cancel the event and/or venue hold

The Indemnity

The client uses and occupies any venue booked on their behalf by Blue Iguana Catering at their own risk. The client hereby indemnifies Blue Iguana Catering and agrees to keep Blue Iguana Catering indemnified against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims and demands, costs and expenses whatsoever which may be taken or made against Blue Iguana Catering and /or incurred arising out of injury or damage to any person or property from or during the use of Blue Iguana Catering equipment at any venue or facility.

The Payment Terms

As many costs are incurred on your behalf prior to the event date, Blue Iguana Catering have the following payment terms:

* A deposit, based on a minimum of 50% of total quotation costs, is required to confirm your event (where venues are booked on your behalf, a larger deposit may be required).

* Full payment of all costs  is payable on the day of your event.

* Venue bookings will remain in the name of Blue Iguana Catering.

Cancellation

In the instance that you need to cancel your event, the following conditions will apply:

• All cancellations must be made in writing

• If cancellation occurs more than 30 days prior to the event date, 75% of the deposit will be refunded

• If cancellation occurs 14 - 30 days (inclusive) prior to the event date, 50% of the deposit will be refunded.

• If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the event date, the cancellation fee will consist of the total deposit and all non refundable charges.

• Where circumstances beyond Blue Iguana Catering's control prevent Blue Iguana Catering from fulfilling any obligations, Blue Iguana Catering will be released from this agreement without penalty.

The Confirmation of Guest Numbers

To ensure maximum value and efficiency for you, Blue Iguana Catering requires confirmation of minimum numbers attending your event at least seven working days prior to the event date.

The final number of guests attending the event is required five working days prior to the event.

If the confirmed number of guests increases by more than 5% less than two working days prior to the event, a surcharge of 15% may apply on food and beverage charges for the additional guests. Blue Iguana Catering will endeavor to accommodate any requests at late notice but are unable to give a guarantee.

The Staff Charges

Should your event brief fall outside our minimum numbers or package costing, a service charge will apply.
Minimum call out charge for staff is 4 hours.
Minimum set up and derig time is 2 hours (based on event details).
Events finishing past midnight will incur a service charge (based on the above rates), charged for each staff member per hour or part thereof.

The standard staff ratio for events is:

• 1 staff member per 15 guests for a seated dinner

• 1 staff member per 20 guests for a cocktail function

• 1 bar person per 150 guests (minimum 1 bar person per event)

If additional staff (above these staff ratios) are requested a charge may apply.

The Surcharges

Surcharges will apply for all events held on standard public holidays (ie Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.) of 20%.  This surcharge is calculated on the total food and beverage cost.

The Responsible Service of Alcohol/Disorderly Conduct

Blue Iguana Catering have a Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy. Blue Iguana Catering reserves the right to refuse service to a person who has consumed an excessive amount of alcohol and/or request the departure from the premises of such person. It is illegal also to serve beverage to any person under eighteen years of age and Blue Iguana Catering reserve the right to request suitable identification to this end.

We at Blue Iguana Catering will not permit or suffer any riotous, disorderly, offensive or improper conduct. Offenders will be asked to leave the event and may be escorted off the premises by a representative or member of security personnel, if necessary the Police.

The Damages

Neither Blue Iguana Catering or any venue booked on behalf of the client shall be liable for any loss or damage sustained by the client or by any person, firm or corporation supplying any client.

The client shall be responsible for the cost of making good any damage or loss caused to any venue booked on behalf of the client and Blue Iguana Catering fittings and equipment arising out of and in the course of the clients events.

The Venue Specific Terms and Conditions

In the instance where a venue is booked by Blue Iguana Catering on behalf of the client, the client is also bound by the venue Terms & Conditions.

Payment of any fees and charges for Blue Iguana Catering services and venue facilities shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment and acceptance of those conditions.

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