Updated April 6, 2024
Below are some questions we get asked quite often about our Mobile Food Truck.
What form of payments do you accept?
We currently accept Credit Cards, Venmo, PayPal, Cashapp, Zelle, Apple Pay and CASH.
Is this all you can eat?
No, this isn’t a buffet, and its priced per person and just like a food truck or vending food truck.
Do you need a deposit?
We book events all throughout the year. We recommend that as soon as you know your date, you book your event. We don’t guarantee dates until you have signed/generated the contract and a 30% deposit secures your event or as agreed by the client and Russian Doll Catering.
How long do you work?
How far do you travel?
We will travel near and far, depending on the size of the event.
What do you do with the leftovers?
We either package them and give them to you or we discard or donate them to the local community.
What does your service fee provide?
Hourly Staff “doesn’t work for free”, Trailer Rental, Trailer Decorations, Set up and Break down. Gas Generator, Theater Gold Stands and Red Ropes, Cleaning, All your utensils, cups, plates, napkins if needed for your menu.
What if my event is canceled?
Non-Refundable deposit to hold the date is “non-refundable”. If the final payment was paid. You have 6 months to rebook with a new contract on event date availability with a newly signed contract.
When do you need the final guest count?
As stated in our contract, this must be finalized within 7 days calendar days before your event date and when final payment is due.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
“This Agreement is made effective as of e.g April 6, 2024 by and between Russian Doll Catering hereafter referred to as “”Caterer”” & e.g Patty Host who will be contracting for/receiving “”Catering Services””.
Therefore, the parties agree as follows:
”
NOTICES: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and Shall be deemed when delivered in person or deposited in the United States Postal Office, with Prepaid Postage, or Via Email/Facsimile Communication.
CLIENT: Pays for any Event Insurance if needed: The Client agrees to procure, pay, and maintain event insurance for the duration of the event if needed. The Caterer shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from the event unless caused by the Caterer’s negligence or willful misconduct.
1. CLEARANCE SPACE: The client must provide a 20 foot clearance space for the mobile horse trailer to pull in or back into. The trailer is only detached if requested. If detached, Event Insurance is required with added Fee’s Defined as INVOICE at Address Location
2. GUEST COUNT: Client agrees to provide Caterer with the total number of guests attending at the inception of contract.
“3. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: Client agrees to break down the guest list into adults with children and include any food allergies or special dietary requests, if applicable.
**Note: Special requests will affect quote of the contract.”
4. ALTERATION OF GUEST COUNT: Final guest count cannot be lowered once contract has been executed; increases to guest count must be made one week prior to event date. Any alterations to the menu choices on the INVOICE will be subject to applicable charges.
5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties.
6. AMENDMENT: This Agreement may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing and is signed by both parties.
7. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and
enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
8. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT: The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.
9. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
10. CHARGES: Upon execution of this Agreement, ENTER CLIENTS NAME will pay (CATERER) a non-refundable retainer in the amount of $xxx.xx for the term of this Agreement
Further, the assignment of fees as follows:
Initial (s): _____ Any menu changes requested to the contract after execution will result in a minimum $150.00 change request fee.
Initial (s): _____ Amount of non-refundable Deposit: $xxx.xx
1. Deposit: A deposit of 30% of the total event cost is due at the time of signing this contract or within (7) calendar days after this document has been forwarded to the client named below.
2. Acceptance of Terms: By making a deposit, you agree to all the terms and conditions outlined in this contract. This signifies that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions.
Initial (s): _____ The balance of the event total must be received by e.g April 6, 2024 :
$xxx.xx
If payment is not received or is insufficient funds, Russian Doll Catering reserves the right to cancel terms of the agreement and release the date.
Initial (s): Remaining Balance to be paid on or before e.g May 31, 2024
All payments are non-refundable and must be made by PAYMENT OPTIONS below. If any of the above information has not been coordinated, completed and received by the designated dates, RUSSIAN DOLL CATERING reserves the right to cancel the terms of the agreement and release the date. The Client acknowledges cancellation fees may apply.
7A. DISCLOSURE: The client has the right to sever the contract and expect a full refund within 3 CALENDAR DAYS (72 hours) under the laws of California from the execution of this contract; after such time, the deposit amount is non-refundable.
7B. Early Termination: If the CATERER voluntarily ceases performing their Duties from section 7C. and or becomes physically or mentally unable to perform their duties or is terminated for cause, then in each instance, the Consulting Fee shall cease and terminate as of such date. Any termination “For Cause” shall be made in good faith by the CATERER.
7C. Exclusions of Liability Acts of God: The Caterer does not guarantee or assume any liability or responsibility to the Client for any military deployment, family emergencies, illness, weather conditions including rain on the day of the event, high winds, extreme heat over 98 degrees, fire, flood, earthquakes, or other acts of God that may adversely affect the preparation of the event and/or the event itself and its guests. The Client acknowledges and agrees that no refunds will be given for cancellations due to these conditions and will honor the rebooking or return of the service fee charge.
Upon termination under Sections 7(a) or 7(b), neither party shall have any further obligations. Upon termination and, in any case, upon the Client request, (subsequent to compliance with either sections 7(a) or 7(b) the CATERER shall return all monies paid.
INITIAL __________7D. NO – CHARGE BACKS OR FULL REFUNDS: In the event you are unhappy, we would be happy to provide credit for ingredients only. Service Fee and Tow Mileages are not included in the credit. If the caterer cancels due to weather conditions or any of the circumstances outlined in section 7C, no refunds or chargebacks will be issued. Please refer to our website for “Agreement Terms”.
7F. IMAGE RELEASE CLAUSE. Russian Doll Catering, its vendors, and other affiliated have the right to use clients name, pictures, photographs, electronically recorded images and/or videos, or other likenesses in all forms and media, and in all manners, unless otherwise requested. Client waives the right to inspect of approve of the aforementioned media and waives the right to any compensation for said media publication.
7G. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY: Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any claim, demand, cause of action, loss or liability (including attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation) for any fines, property damage or personal injury arising from Client’s Address Location of Equipment by any cause, except to the extent caused by Owner’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. This clause applies as well to any such claims brought by Client’s contractors, employees, guests or other invitees or attendees at the Event Location. The provisions of this Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement with respect to any claims or liability accruing before such termination. IN NO EVENT SHALL OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM CLIENT’S ADDRESS LOCATION
PAYMENT OPTIONS
SQUARE 2.9% Fees apply with credit card
VENMO
PAYPAL
CASHAPP
APPLEPAY
SIGN AND DATE ___________________________________________________________
The undersigned Client representative agrees that he/she is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Client and to bind the Client to all of the terms and provisions contained in the Agreement.