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Catering Service Quotation Template

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A quotation for catering companies with per-plate pricing, menu details, staff requirements, and equipment rental.

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FSSAI Licence No
Event Date
Venue
Event Type
Expected Guests
Menu Type
Description
Qty
Rate
Account Name
Account Number
IFSC Code
Bank & Branch
UPI ID (optional)

Catering quotations need to balance detailed pricing with an appetising presentation. Clients want to know exactly what they are getting for their money, but they also want the experience to feel premium, not transactional. This template achieves both by organising the quotation into clear sections: menu (with course-by-course breakdown), service staff (waiters, chefs, supervisors), equipment and setup (tables, chairs, crockery, buffet stations, cooking equipment), and logistics (transport, delivery, on-site cooking setup). The per-plate pricing model is the most common in Indian catering, and the template calculates the total based on guaranteed guest count plus a buffer percentage for additional guests. The template supports both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu sections with separate pricing. For large events, it includes breakdown by meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, high tea) and by cuisine (Indian, Chinese, Continental, South Indian). The template handles the GST complexity in catering: outdoor catering attracts 5% GST without ITC, while catering provided at the premises of the supplier (a restaurant or banquet hall) attracts 18% with ITC or 5% without ITC. Drinks and packaged food may attract different rates.

Who is this template for?

Catering companies, event caterers, wedding caterers, corporate catering services, tiffin services for large orders, cloud kitchens providing bulk orders, and any food service business that provides catering for events, functions, or regular corporate meals.

How to customize this template

Step 1: Enter your catering company details and FSSAI licence number. Step 2: Add the client details and event information (date, venue, type). Step 3: Build the menu with course-by-course items. Step 4: Set per-plate pricing for each menu section. Step 5: Enter expected guest count and buffer percentage. Step 6: Add staff requirements and equipment rental. Step 7: Apply the correct GST rate (5% for outdoor catering, 18% for indoor). Step 8: Add terms covering tasting, cancellation, and minimum guarantee.

Compliance Notes

Outdoor catering services attract 5% GST (without ITC) under SAC 996333 as per Notification 11/2017. Catering provided at the premises of the caterer (restaurant/banquet) attracts either 5% without ITC or 18% with ITC. Packaged food items supplied alongside catering follow their respective HSN rates. FSSAI licence is mandatory for all food catering businesses. Alcoholic beverages are outside GST (state excise) but food served with drinks is taxable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Outdoor catering (at the client venue) attracts 5% GST without input tax credit. Catering at the caterer own premises (restaurant/banquet) can be 5% without ITC or 18% with ITC, depending on the caterer choice. Most caterers opt for 5% as it simplifies compliance.

Typically, the client provides a guaranteed minimum guest count 5-7 days before the event. Bill based on actual attendance or the guaranteed count, whichever is higher. Add a 5-10% buffer for additional guests. Specify this clearly in the quotation terms.

[Your Business Name]
[Address]
GSTIN: [Your GSTIN]
Quotation
No: INV-001
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Bill To
[Customer Name]
DescriptionHSNQtyRateAmount
[Item 1]----1₹0.00₹0.00
[Item 2]----1₹0.00₹0.00
[Item 3]----1₹0.00₹0.00
Subtotal₹0.00
CGST @ 9%₹0.00
SGST @ 9%₹0.00
Total₹0.00
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Fields Included

Company NameFSSAI NoGSTINAddressQuotation NoDateValid UntilClient NameEvent DateVenueMenu SectionItemsPer-Plate RateGuest CountSubtotalStaff ChargesEquipment RentalTransportGSTTotalPayment Terms

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