Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions - updated 24/4/18
Orders must be placed by 4pm the day before delivery. Cancellations can only be accepted if made by 5pm the day before delivery Deliveries will be made between 10:00am and 12:30pm unless previously agreed Occasionally due to seasonal variation or availability we may have to substitute certain items with items of a similar or higher value Payment terms are strictly 14 days Late payments will be subject to collection fees and interest as prescribed by the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 2002
In these Terms and Conditions “Trenchers Catering” means Kincaid 1875 Limited t/a Trenchers and “the Client” means the person or company booking the event.
Quotations
Written quotations are valid for 3 months from the date of quotation and may be subject to change following a site visit or further information gathering. All prices are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. All quotations contain fixed costs which will not be reduced if the final number of guests is less than originally quoted for.
Confirmation
email confirmation of any event will be taken as acceptance of Terms and Conditions.
Menu Prices and Numbers
Menu prices quoted by Trenchers are prepared on the basis of specific numbers of guests; and are subject to a minimum of 5 guests. All prices are based on costs prevailing at the time of the quotation and are conditional upon market availability. Prices are subject to variation in the event of changes to numbers of guests.
Confirmation of final numbers must be given not later than 3pm on the working day prior to the event, after which time any decrease in numbers cannot be accepted and the full charge will be made. Trenchers will notify the Client promptly of any price changes or variations to the quotation.
Final Numbers
Invoices are based on the final numbers confirmed not later than 3pm on the working day before the function, or on the numbers actually catered for, should this be higher. Should the numbers decrease after 3pm the previous day, original figure will be charged for. Should the numbers rise during this time, we reserve the right to charge a re- booking charge.
Deposit
No Deposite is needed on booking as all bookings are on an invoice basis, with our standard 14 day terms.
Cancellation
If booking is cancelled before 3pm the day before, no charge will be made, however, if the lunch is cancelled on the day of the booking, full invoice amount will be charged.
Final Invoice
The final invoice will be sent the morning of the catering, and is payable within 14 days of the date of issue. Payment may be made by sterling ,cheque or direct bank account transfer, or the worldpay link which can be found on the pdf invoice, Kincaid 1875 Limited reserves the right to charge interest at 8% above base rate per annum or the monthly equivalent on all outstanding balances.
Cheques to be made out to Kincaid 1875 Limited t/a Trenchers or Trenchers.
Loss or Damage
Except in the case of the negligent or wilful conduct of Kincaid 1875 Limited, its employees or agents, Kincaid 1875 Limited accepts no liability for any loss caused by Kincaid 1875 failure to perform its obligations. The Client is responsible for any loss or damage to hired equipment, from the time of delivery until collection by Kincaid 1875 Limited, or its sub contractor, or returned by the Client. Any losses or breakages will be charged to the Client at full replacement cost. The Client should, in his own interest, ensure that all such equipment is insured.
Complaints
Any complaint shall be made promptly and in any event must be received at ncaid 1875 Limited Catering’s address in writing not more than 7 days from the date of the event concerned.
Delivery
Any time or date stated by the Company for the delivery or removal of goods required in the provision of services is an estimate only and shall not be an essential term of the contract. Delivery and collection will be attempted to all reasonable areas at the venue or facility. However should the access be restricted or additional time, personnel or facilities required, any additional costs will b passed on to the client.