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Originally Posted by Prototype
So I planned a party for our graduating class's 10 year anniversary. Here's the question I have. We were billed for 80, due to the early indication of people showing up. By my count, only about 65 people showed up for the dinner.
Now the place I'm working with has been great in dealing with, but I wanted to know if anyone had encountered this, and if they'd been able to get any sort of credit, discount, etc, based on the food used.
I understand that they have to prepare enough for 80 people, based on the numbers given, but if we're paying for 80 people worth of food, and only 65 people eat, shouldn't there be 15 people's worth of food that's paid for? Where does that go?
Any info would be awesome here guys.
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I have some experience in booking functions at various venues and from the dealings I have had... you don't really get a discount if enough food was made for the number of people you requested. In the event there was a shortage of food, then you would definitely be in titled for a discount.
One thing that you should always note is that venues generally will cater for a few more people then you have requested. If you think 80 people are going to show then you should tell them you will have 75. Most places generally make a little more food just in case.