Deposit
A 25% deposit to reserve the agreed date, based on the last agreed quote, unless otherwise agreed in writing, achieves confirmation of each and every function by Purple Pumpkin. The remaining 75% of the agreed cost is on the day of the event.
Pricing Policy
The quoted costs are based on a set minimum number of guests, as mentioned in the quote. Purple Pumpkin reserves the right to alter the quoted price, on consultation with the host, should the number of guests increase or decrease significantly or below this minimum number, and should ingredient prices increase significantly in the intervening period.
Tasting
If you would like a tasting session there would be a nominal charge for our time and the price of ingredients.
Final Numbers
Final numbers of guests should be agreed in writing one week prior to the event and this number will be the final number invoiced, unless agreed in writing prior to the event.
Charges
* All prices are based on a per person charge for food, unless otherwise stated in the quote.
* No corkage charge on drinks is made.
* We reserve the right to charge should the furniture need setting up prior to the event.
* All breakages and loses of equipment used will be charged for.
* The kitchen facilities will be left as we found them.
* Waiting staff working after midnight will be charged at £18.50 per hour.
Not included
* We are NOT responsible for the removal of bottles.
* We are not responsible for cleaning of premises.
Cancellations
Normally 4 weeks notice of cancellation is sufficient in writing. However, if at the time of cancellation any equipment, services or food have already been ordered from our suppliers and cannot be cancelled without cost to us, then customers will be charged the full price. Events cancelled with less that 2 weeks notice will be charged at the following:
10-14 days 50% of the estimated final invoice
5-9 days 80% of the estimated final invoice
4 days re-invoiced and charged at 100%
Loss or Damage
If our property is wilfully or negligently damaged or stolen at a function the replacement cost is payable by the client.
If a client's property is wilfully or negligently damaged by ourselves we will pay the replacement cost. We must be notified within 24 hours of the event of anything thought to have been damaged wilfully or negligently by ourselves.
Accidental damage at an event should be covered by the client's own insurance and no claim can be accepted by ourselves.
We do not accept responsibility for the personal property of clients or guests. Cloakrooms can be provided upon request but goods are left at the owner's risk and without any obligation on the part of ourselves.
Force Majeure
We shall be under no liability for any delay or failure to provide services as a result of any act or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to Act of God, legislation, war, fire, drought, failure of power supply, lockout or strike.
Accounts not paid within the time will attract a surcharge of 2.5% for every calendar month until payment is made, and for this calculation the calendar month in which the account should have been paid will be included.
Law
The laws of England and the jurisdiction of English Courts will apply to any dispute.
Quotations
Quotations are only valid for 4 weeks and are subject to written confirmation from the client.