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Reply to a catering quote request

Catering quotes need numbers. Ask the few questions that fix the price, then reply once.

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Confirm date and place

Check you are free and can reach the venue.

Ask guest numbers

Get a firm count and a likely range.

Collect dietary needs

List allergies and special diets.

Offer menu options

Share two or three set menus.

Send a clear quote

Itemise food, staff, delivery and extras.

Set a hold date

Say how long the quote and date are held.

Questions

Should we ask for a deposit?

Yes. State it in the quote.

How do we handle number changes?

Set a final-numbers deadline.

Can the AI answer these?

It drafts the questions. A person prices it.

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