DELICACY CATERING
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR THE ONLINE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES,
CATERING AND PLANNING OF TAKE-OUT ORDERS,
SMALL, LARGE EVENTS AND WEDDING RECEPTIONS.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR THE ONLINE SALES OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
1. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS THAT MIGHT APPLY TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
THESE TERMS REQUIRE THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS.
BY PLACING AN ORDER FOR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACCEPT AND ARE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
YOU MAY NOT ORDER OR OBTAIN PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM THIS WEBSITE IF YOU (A) DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, (B) ARE NOT THE OLDER OF (i) AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR (ii) LEGAL AGE TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT WITH DELICACY CATERING, LLC., OR (C) ARE PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE OR ANY OF THIS WEBSITE'S CONTENTS, GOODS OR SERVICES BY APPLICABLE LAW.
These terms and conditions (these "Terms") apply to the purchase and sale of products and services through DELICACYCATERING.COM (the "Site"). These Terms are subject to change by Delicacy Catering, LLC. (referred to as "us", "we", or "our" as the context may require) without prior written notice at any time, in our sole discretion. The latest version of these Terms will be posted on this Site, and you should review these Terms before purchasing any product or services that are available through this Site. Your continued use of this Site after a posted change in these Terms will constitute your acceptance of and agreement to such changes.
These Terms are an integral part of the Website Terms of Use that apply generally to the use of our Site. You should also carefully review our Privacy Policy before placing an order for products or services through this Site (see Section 9).
2. Order Acceptance and Cancellation. You agree that your order is an offer to buy, under these Terms, all products and services listed in your order. All orders must be accepted by us or we will not be obligated to sell the products or services to you. We may choose not to accept any orders in our sole discretion. After having received your order, we will send you a confirmation email with your order number and details of the items you have ordered. Acceptance of your order and the formation of the contract of sale between Delicacy Catering, LLC., and you will not take place unless and until you have received your order confirmation email and paid the purchase price.
3. Prices and Payment Terms.
(a) All prices posted on this Site are subject to change without notice. The price charged for a product or service will be the price in effect at the time the order is placed and will be set out in your order confirmation email. Price increases will only apply to orders placed after such changes. Posted prices do not include taxes or charges for shipping and handling. All such taxes and charges will be added to your merchandise total and will be itemized in your shopping cart and in your order confirmation email. We are not responsible for pricing, typographical, or other errors in any offer by us and we reserve the right to cancel any orders arising from such errors.
(b) Terms of payment are within our sole discretion and, unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, payment must be received by us before our acceptance of an order. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover for all purchases. You represent and warrant that (i) the credit card information you supply to us is true, correct, and complete, (ii) you are duly authorized to use such credit card for the purchase, (iii) charges incurred by you will be honored by your credit card company, and (iv) you will pay charges incurred by you at the posted prices, including all applicable taxes and administrative Fees.
4. Shipments; Delivery; Title and Risk of Loss.
(a) We will arrange for shipment of the products to you. Please check the individual product page for specific delivery options. You will pay all shipping and handling charges specified during the ordering process.
(b) Title and risk of loss pass to you upon our transfer of the products to the carrier/delivery. Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments.
5. Returns and Refunds.
WE OFFER NO REFUNDS ON ANY PRODUCTS DESIGNATED ON
THIS SITE AS NON-RETURNABLE.
6. LIMITED WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
WE WARRANT THAT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM THE SITE WILL BE MANUFACTURED AND SOLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND FIT FOR THE ORDINARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD.
WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. NEITHER ANY PERFORMANCE OR OTHER CONDUCT, NOR ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION, STATEMENT OR ADVICE PROVIDED BY US OR ANY OF OUR SUPPLIERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES WILL CREATE A WARRANTY, OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OR DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
(a) Who May Use This Warranty?
This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of products and services from the Site. It does not extend to any subsequent or other owner or transferee of the product or any transferee or other beneficiary of the service.
(b) What Does This Warranty Cover?
This limited warranty covers during the Warranty Period (as defined below) defects in materials and workmanship in products and services purchased from the Site.
(c) What Does This Warranty Not Cover?
This limited warranty does not cover any damages due to:
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(i) transportation;
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(ii) storage;
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(iii) improper use;
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(iv) failure to follow the product instructions;
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(v) modifications;
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(vi) combination or use with any products, materials, processes,
systems or other matter; or
(vii) external causes such as accidents, abuse, or other actions or events beyond our reasonable control.
(d) What is the Period of Coverage?
This limited warranty starts on the date of your purchase and lasts until the
“best before” date on the packaging of each product (the "Warranty Period"). 3
(e) What Are Your Remedies Under This Warranty?
With respect to any defective products during the Warranty Period, we will, in our sole discretion, either: (i) replace such products free of charge or (ii) refund the purchase price of such products. We will also pay for shipping and handling fees to replace the product, if we elect to replace the defective products.
(f) How Do You Obtain Warranty Service?
To obtain warranty service, you must call 860-236-7100 or email our Customer Service Department at CS@delicacycatering.com during the Warranty Period.
(g) Limitation of Liability
THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND OUR ENTIRE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. OUR LIABILITY WILL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED THROUGH THE SITE, NOR WILL WE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PRODUCTION, WORK, DATA, USE, BUSINESS, GOODWILL, REPUTATION, REVENUE OR PROFIT, ANY DIMINUTION IN VALUE, COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS OR SERVICES, OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DO NOT APPLY TO CONNECTICUT CONSUMERS.
(h) What can you do in case of a dispute with us?
The informal dispute resolution procedure detailed in Section 12 is available to you if you believe that we have not performed our obligations under this limited warranty or these Terms.
7. Goods Not for Resale or Export. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the various states and of the United States. You represent and warrant that you are buying products or services from the Site for your own personal or household use only, and not for resale or export.
8. Intellectual Property Use and Ownership. You acknowledge and agree that:
(a) DELICACY CATERING, LLC., and its licensor(s) are and will remain the sole and exclusive owner[s] of all intellectual property rights in and to each product and service made available on this Site and any related specifications, instructions, documentation or other materials, including, but not limited to, all related copyrights, patents, and trademarks and other intellectual property rights. You do not and will not have or acquire any ownership of these intellectual property rights in or to the products or services made available through this Site, or of any intellectual property rights relating to those products or services.
9. Privacy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. Our Privacy Policy, [Please see PRIVACY POLICY], governs the processing of all personal data collected from you in connection with your purchase of products or services through the Site.
10. Force Majeure. We will not be liable or responsible to you, nor be deemed to have defaulted or breached these Terms, for any failure or delay in our performance under these Terms when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest, national emergency, revolution, insurrection, epidemic, pandemic, lockouts, strikes or other labor disputes (whether or not relating to our workforce), or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials, materials or telecommunication breakdown or power outage.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. All matters arising out of or relating to these Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of CONNECTICUT without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of CONNECTICUT or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of CONNECTICUT.
12. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration.
(a) YOU AND DELICACY CATERING, LLC., ARE AGREEING TO GIVE UP ANY RIGHTS TO LITIGATE CLAIMS IN A COURT OR BEFORE A JURY, OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A CLAIM. OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE IF YOU WENT TO COURT MAY ALSO BE UNAVAILABLE OR MAY BE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION.
ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PRE-EXISTING, PRESENT OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, CONSUMER PROTECTION, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, INJUNCTIVE AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) BETWEEN YOU AND US ARISING FROM OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO YOUR PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THROUGH THE SITE, WILL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY AND FINALLY BY BINDING ARBITRATION.
(b) The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with the Consumer Arbitration Rules (the "AAA Rules") then in effect, except as modified by this Section 12. (The AAA Rules are available at adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879.) The Federal Arbitration Act will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this section.
The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to arbitrability and/or enforceability of this arbitration provision, including any unconscionability challenge or any other challenge that the arbitration provision or the Agreement is void, voidable or otherwise invalid. The arbitrator will be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in court under law or in equity. Any award of the arbitrator(s) will be final and binding on each of the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the other party as provided herein.
(c) You agree to an arbitration on an individual basis. In any dispute,
NEITHER YOU NOR DELICACY CATERING, LLC. WILL BE ENTITLED TO JOIN OR CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS BY OR AGAINST OTHER CUSTOMERS IN COURT OR IN ARBITRATION OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLAIM AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, CLASS MEMBER OR IN A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY. The arbitral tribunal may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. The arbitral tribunal has no power to consider the enforceability of this class arbitration waiver and any challenge to the class arbitration waiver may only be raised in a court of competent jurisdiction.
If any provision of this arbitration agreement is found unenforceable, the unenforceable provision will be severed and the remaining arbitration terms will be enforced.
13. Assignment. You will not assign any of your rights or delegate any of your obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section 13 is null and void. No assignment or delegation relieves you of any of your obligations under these Terms.
14. No Waivers. The failure by us to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that right or provision. The waiver of any right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of DELICACY CATERING, LLC.
15. No Third Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than you.
16. Notices.
(a) To You. We may provide any notice to you under these Terms by: (i) sending a message to the email address you provide or (ii) by posting to the Site. Notices sent by email will be effective when we send the email and notices we provide by posting
will be effective upon posting. It is your responsibility to keep your email address current.
(b) To Us. To give us notice under these Terms, you must contact us as follows: (i) by personal delivery, overnight courier or registered or certified mail to DELICACY CATERING, LLC., PO BOX 271336, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06127, Attn.: Customer Service ; or by e-mail to CS@DELICACYCATERING.com. We may update our address, or email for notices to us by posting a notice on the Site. Notices provided by personal delivery will be effective immediately. Notices provided by overnight courier will be effective one business day after they are sent. Notices provided by registered or certified mail will be effective three business days after they are sent. Notices sent by email will be effective when you send the email.
17. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severed from these Terms and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Terms.
18. Entire Agreement. Our order confirmation, these Terms, our Website Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy will be deemed the final and integrated agreement between you and us on the matters contained in these Terms.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR LARGER EVENTS AND WEDDING RECEPTIONS
Pricing & Minimums Policy
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Guest Minimums & Menu Pricing:
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Delicacy Catering (“DC”) reserves the right to set a minimum guest requirement per menu or event.
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Menu prices, minimum guest requirements, and available menu items are subject to change at any time without prior notice due to resource availability and other factors.
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Changes & Availability:
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Updates to pricing, guest minimums, menu offerings, or services/products may take time to reflect on our website or other materials.
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The most current and accurate details regarding guest minimums, menu pricing, and service availability will be confirmed by a DC representative during event planning with the Client.
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Event Booking & Payment Policy
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To secure the event date, a non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 is required. It is applied to the final cost of the Contract.
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To guarantee and finalize the booking, a signed contract and a 50% down payment of the anticipated total cost of the menu and services must be submitted within 15 days of placing the deposit.
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The remaining balance must be paid 15 days prior to the event date. For events booked one year in advance, a payment plan may be arranged. On the 15th day before the event, the contract becomes final, and no further changes will be permitted.
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For events booked less than 30 days before the event date, full payment (100%) is required at the time of booking.
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If the event has not been fully booked and scheduled within two weeks of placing the deposit, we reserve the right to release the date to other clients and retain the security deposit.
Accepted Forms of Payment & Additional Charges
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Accepted Payment Methods:
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Cash
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Bank Check
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Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
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Credit card transactions are limited to $1000.00.
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Additional Charges:
Additional fees may apply if any of the following exceed the agreed terms:-
Event duration
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Number of meals served
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Serving staff and bartending services
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Any additional goods or services requested
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Credit Card Authorization:
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A Credit Card Authorization Form is required for any transactions exceeding $500.
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The form must be completed, signed by the client, and returned to our office before processing payments.
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Event Booking & Deposits:
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Communications with our staff regarding event planning do not guarantee booking or production.
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The event is only confirmed once all required deposits are received as outlined above.
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Contract Requirements & Final Head Count Policy
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Signatures & Initials:
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The client must sign and initial each page of the contract to confirm agreement.
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Contract Revisions:
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The client may make alterations or revisions to the contract up to 15 days before the event.
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Final Head Count:
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The final head count for private events must be submitted to our office at least 15 days prior to the event.
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This number will serve as the minimum guaranteed attendance and cannot be decreased after the deadline.
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Increases to the head count will be accepted up to 7 days before the event.
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Price Guarantees
Prices for Large and Small Catering events, as well as Take-Out orders, are not guaranteed for more than 14 days. Any contracts quoted for events scheduled beyond this timeframe are subject to revision at the time of delivery.
Due to supply shortages, sudden price increases, and market instability, all event and order costs are subject to review and adjustment 14 days prior to the Event's/Order Date. Additionally, all prices are subject to applicable state taxes and fees.
Hospitality and Gratuity Fee
An Administrative, Production, and Service fee—collectively referred to as the Hospitality Fee—is applied to cover administrative overhead, documentation, preparation, and event management. This fee is not a tip or gratuity for wait staff, service employees, or bartenders.
Additionally, a Gratuity charge of 15%–35% will be added to the final cost of the event.
Proposal Requests by Clients
A proposal for an event/order will be provided by "DC" once the following requirements are met:
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The customer provides a budget.
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The customer provides detailed information about the menu, rental, and services needed.
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A non-refundable down payment ranging from a minimum of $500 to 25% of the anticipated total cost of the event/order is made prior to receiving the proposal.
Once the customer accepts the proposal, the initial deposit will be credited toward the total cost of the event/order.
If the proposal is not accepted, "DC" reserves the right to retain the deposit as reimbursement for the proposal preparation costs.
Cancellations
If a scheduled event is canceled more than 120 days before the event date, a 50% refund will be issued on the down payment or any funds paid toward the contract as part of the payment plan. This refund excludes the cost of the event proposal preparation, including but not limited to the proposal, contract drafting, or any other services purchased by "DC" during the initial event preparations.
If the event is canceled within 120 days of the event date, all payments made toward the contract are non-refundable.
The deposit paid to secure the event date is non-refundable at all times.
Catering Performance
The performance of this agreement is contingent upon the Caterer's ability to fulfill the terms and is subject to conditions beyond the Caterer's control, including, but not limited to, disputes, strikes, accidents, transportation issues, and the availability of food, beverages, or supplies.
In the event that any of these factors prevent or interfere with the performance of this agreement, the Caterer's liability shall not be limited to the amount paid for the initial deposit, or any other associated costs.
The Caterer is also not responsible for the damage or loss of any personal property at the Customer's event premises. The Customer is responsible for any damages, theft, breakage, or loss of property at the event location.
Food Service
At the time of the event, an actual count of attendees will be taken, and payment in full will be required for any additional guests beyond the guaranteed attendance.
Dietary substitutions can be arranged at the time of booking. Guests receiving substitute meals must be identified with a special ticket.
If the number of guests exceeds the guaranteed total, it may result in a different food item being served, which could be priced differently.
At the discretion of "DC" staff, leftover cooked food may be left with the client if on-site refrigeration is accessible to our staff. After this point, the client assumes all liability for properly maintaining safe food temperatures and food storage.
Any food that has been out of temperature control for more than two hours will be discarded by "DC" staff—no exceptions.
TAM/TIPS Bartending Service
By contracting "DC" Bartender Service, you understand and agree to the following conditions:
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No Underage Drinking: I understand that "DC" does not promote underage drinking under any circumstances and will not serve alcohol to guests under the age of 21.
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Responsible Service: I understand that the bartending staff provided by "DC" are TAM/TIPS certified and follow the guidelines required by certification. They have the right to refuse alcohol to any guest who appears intoxicated. The host will be discreetly notified of such action, and it will be recorded by "DC".
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Liability for Guest Conduct: I agree that "DC" is not responsible for the conduct of guests at my event and is not liable for their actions before, during, or after the time frame specified in the signed contract.
Liability
Delicacy Catering reserves the right to inspect and control all functions.
Waiver of Liability: The client agrees to irrevocably and unconditionally release "DC" from any liability, claims, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, illness, death, or injury sustained by any participant in connection with food, services, personnel, beverages, or rental items not directly provided by "DC".
The customer agrees to assume full responsibility for any injury to persons present at the function or loss of their property. The customer is also responsible for any damages or theft of "DC" equipment caused by anyone attending or present at the event.
Connecticut Sales Tax Exempt Requirements
If your organization holds a Federal Tax Exempt Certificate and wishes to be exempt from Connecticut Sales Tax charges for single or multiple meal deliveries, it must provide the following:
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Certificate 112: This certificate grants Sales Tax Exemption for a single meal delivery.
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Certificate 123: This certificate covers an unlimited number of meal deliveries to your office within a year.
Both Certificates 112 and 123 are subject to approval by the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) of Connecticut and must be submitted by your organization for approval processing.
Please contact DRS of CT directly for more information at 860-297-5962. Certificates 112 and 123 will only be accepted if they are approved by DRS of CT prior to your meal delivery.
The charge for Connecticut Sales Tax (7.35%) will apply to all orders and events unless one of the approved Certificates (112 or 123) is provided well in advance of the order/event delivery date. Delicacy Catering is authorized to remove the Connecticut Sales Tax charge from the invoice only if the certificate is approved by DRS before the scheduled delivery date.
Delicacy Catering is the food vendor authorized by the State of Connecticut to collect Sales Tax on its behalf. Delicacy Catering is not responsible for issuing refunds, approvals, or removing the Connecticut Sales Tax charge from invoices. We do not represent the State of Connecticut or Department of Revenue Services.
For further information, please contact Department of Revenue Services of CT directly at 860-297-5962.
Miscellaneous Information
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Venue Setup: Setup for venues, including rental equipment, China, Silveware, Linens, etc., is considered a service enhancement available for an additional fee. Rates vary depending on the complexity of the setup and can be discussed with our Event Coordinator.
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Rental Equipment: If your event includes rental equipment (tables, chairs, linens, tents, dance floors, china, video equipment, etc.), a Rental Delivery & Pickup Fee will be assessed, with a $250 minimum per delivery or pickup. The fee may vary based on the distance from the venue location to our headquarters.
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Cake Scoring & Plating Service: $500.
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Liquor Liability Coverage: $1,500 per event.
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Delivery/Fuel Fee: A Delivery Fee applies to all events. A minimum $500 fee will be applied to large events.
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Additional Labor Fees: Additional labor fees apply for any extra staff or extended service hours requested by the client, or for Butler Passed Appetizer & Bar Service.
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Taste Testing Appointments: "DC" offers taste testing appointments for weddings and other special occasions. Please discuss your options with our Event Coordinators.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL EVENTS AND TAKE-OUT ORDERS.
Booking and Ordering Requirements
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All orders and events are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Delicacy Catering does not commit to an order/event or hold a date without customer commitment and payment.
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A Non-Refundable Security Deposit is required before a proposal is emailed to the customer for review and approval.
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Customers are encouraged to notify our office of their decision within 48 hours.
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Proposals expire after 48 hours, and failure to respond may result in the loss of an available spot in our production schedule. The Security Deposit will be retained to cover initial costs.
Approval & Payment Process
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Approved proposals must be signed, dated at the bottom of each page, and emailed back to our office.
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Once we receive the signed proposal, an invoice will be created and emailed to the customer for payment processing.
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Full payment is due upon receipt and approval of the invoice to secure and guarantee your event’s placement in our production schedule.
Payment Methods
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A Credit Card Authorization Form will be emailed along with your invoice. This form must be completed and returned with your payment details. Please note that credit card payments are limited to a maximum of $1,000.00.
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For orders or events exceeding $1,000.00, payment must be made by check. Please ensure sufficient time for check delivery and processing before the deadline specified in your invoice or contract.
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If you have already provided payment information, no further action is required.
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We also accept Cashier's and Corporate checks. If you prefer to pay by check, please notify our office. However, a valid credit card must remain on file for all check payments.
Pickup & Delivery
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Pickup Orders: Customers must call 860-236-7100 upon arrival, and a Delicacy Catering staff member will bring the order to the car.
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Delivery or Full Service: both Services will be provided as outlined in the proposal/invoice at that time.
Order Minimums & Deadlines
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A minimum of 20 guests or $300 is required for all orders.
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Small take-out orders require at least 48 hours' notice.
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Large take-out orders require up to two weeks’ notice. Please contact our office for details.
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To book a large take-out order or event, all event/order details and payments must be finalized by Friday of any week to guarantee placement in the following week’s production schedule.
Delicacy Catering reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, or deny any order at any time.
Set-Up and Food Display
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All menu offerings are typically displayed on attractive plastic or biodegradable disposable platters for your convenience.
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For an additional cost, menu items can be served on handcrafted baskets, ceramic platters, or glass bowls and set up by our staff for an elegant presentation.
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Our highly trained delivery personnel will unwrap, set up, and display your order, ensuring that everything meets your complete satisfaction.
Fees and Payments
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Accepted payment methods:
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Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
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Bank checks
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A signed Credit Card Authorization Form is required for all payments.
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Orders are secured only after full payment is received.
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A minimum 10% service fee and 15% gratuity will be added to the total bill for all orders.
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Full-service events/orders are subject to a hospitality fee ranging from 15% to 30%, depending on the type of service requested. This fee covers:
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Administration, planning, logistics, production, and service of the event or take-out order. (This is not a gratuity.)
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Delivery and Pick-Up charges:
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starts at $25 minimum, and is assessed based on the zip code of the delivery/pickup address.
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Cancellation Policy
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If an event or take-out order is canceled more than 30 working days of the booked date, the deposit or any payments made toward the contract will be refunded minus a 50% handling charge.
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If an event or take-out order is canceled within 30 working days of the booked date, all payments, including the deposit, are non-refundable.