Log In Catering Invoice Templates
No two catering events are the same, but you still deserve to get paid consistently for providing food at these events. Use FreshBooks’s free catering invoice template to ensure payments are 2x faster.
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A lot goes into every catering job. There are food items, labor, decorations, equipment, catering setup, and more. That’s why you need a simple yet thorough catering invoice template that allows you to customize your itemized list for each exciting event.
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Catering Invoice Template
From your first invoice to your thousandth, creating professional invoices that reflect your brand is important. Take a look at this catering invoice template that you can edit as per your requirements.
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Restaurant Invoice Template
Streamline invoicing for dinner parties, bar services, delivery, and takeout orders using a restaurant invoice template that saves time and increases efficiency.
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Event Planner Invoice Template
Your catering service may be part of a longer list on your event planning bill. Download and customize an event planner invoice template and include catering along with other services on it.
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Wedding Invoice Template
All the food is just one expense when it comes to planning a wedding. Try using a wedding invoice template that includes itemized descriptions of everything you provided.
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Food Invoice Template
No matter how much food you provide, you can get paid faster by filling out an easy-to-use food invoice template. Simply download the invoice template and fill out the details of your food service.
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Truck Invoice Template
Trucking companies transport food and goods across the nation. Send professional invoices for your services with a professional-looking trucking invoice template.
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Free Invoice Generator
If you’re in the field providing services, you might need more time to download and edit your free catering invoice template. Luckily, FreshBooks offers an online free invoice generator that gives you all the power of a customizable template without having to download it.
More Invoice Templates by Industry
Caterers work with many different people to provide stellar services for every client’s special events. One sample catering invoice template may not be enough to cover the range of services your catering business provides.
Try one of these templates, or take a look at the invoice template gallery by FreshBooks to see more.
Bakery Invoice Template
Bakeries offer an array of freshly baked treats, from bread and pastries to cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Simplify billing for these delights with a bakery invoice template.
Small Business Invoice Template
Find customizable small business templates for products, services, or consulting fees with small business invoice templates that you can tailor to any business type.
Hotel Invoice Template
Make billing for your hotelās catering services easy with a hotel invoice template that you can adjust to include a breakdown of your catering costs.
Freight Invoice Template
Good freight services are hard to find. Make sure youāre paid properly with a professional-looking freight invoice template.
Accounting Invoice Template
You can tailor an accountant-specific invoice template to bill for consultation and hourly fees, as well as time spent on each account.
Consulting Invoice Template
Providing specialized consulting services is a hallmark of many professionals. Clearly detail your services, hours, and fees, ensuring you get paid for the invaluable guidance and expertise you provide using the Consulting Invoice Template.
Tutor Invoice Template
Handle your next summer session or in-house call with tutor invoice templates to streamline your billing process.
Non-Profit Invoice Template
Outline the costs of donations, sponsorships, memberships, and other expenses with a downloadable non-profit invoice template.
Catering Invoice Template vs. FreshBooks
A simple catering Invoice template is excellent for one-time jobs. However, if you deal with multiple clients, consider FreshBooks. Our invoicing software makes it easy for you to set up recurring invoices for regular clients, take online payments, and edit your invoice on a mobile device.
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Catering Invoice Template
Flexible invoice templates
Printable formats
Email invoices at no cost
Accept payments on invoices
Schedule invoices
Automate payment reminders and late fees
Manage paid and outstanding invoices
Set up deposits for projects
Add discounts and credits to invoices
Automate recurring subscription invoices
Create and send invoices via mobile devices
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Catering 101: Helpful Resource for Your Catering Business
At FreshBooks, we want you to increase your profit margin with more than just fast and easy invoices. We also provide helpful resources so you can enhance your catering service or get started with your new business.
How to Charge for Catering: A Complete Pricing Guide
How to Start a Catering Business
Restaurant Accounting: A Step-by-Step Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Writing a catering invoice isn’t much different than writing an invoice for other service businesses. Simply list all your expenses and clearly state each price with the needed tax rate. Then, list the sum of all costs at the bottom of the invoice. A simple catering invoice template by FreshBooks makes this whole process significantly faster.
A catering invoice can be used to bill people who hire catering services. This could be for weddings, business meetings, birthday parties, or anything in between. If a big event needs food, it needs catering, and a catering invoice ensures that the people who provide the service get paid for their work.
Having a catering invoice provides clear documentation of how much your client owes you for your services. Unless you provide free catering, you’ll want explicit documentation that sets your payment terms and states your total price.
While there are no legal requirements for what must be included on an invoice in the US, you should follow the best practices. The only legal requirement is that your invoice must clearly state “invoice” to be valid. You should still include:
- Your business name
- A short description of your services
- Your contact details
- Customer details
- Any company logos or fun graphics you want
FreshBooks makes it easy to add all that and more with a simple-to-edit catering invoice template.
To keep track of all your invoices and payments, you’ll need accounting software or some very good spreadsheets. FreshBooks software makes tracking all invoices and payments owed much easier. We also let you create your invoices in a wide range of formats, including Excel, Word, PDF, Google Docs, and Sheets.
Invoices are never inherently legally binding. However, they do become legally binding if both parties agree to the payment terms. So, you’ll know your catering invoice is legally binding when your client agrees to your payment request in writing.
