Free Restaurant Catering Checklist Format Template

Restaurant Catering Checklist

Prepared by: [Your Name]


I. Event Details

A. Date, Time, and Location

  • Event date:                                                             

  • Event time:                                                             

  • Venue address:                                                             

  • On-site contact person:                                                             

B. Client Information

  • Client name:                                                             

  • Phone number:                                                             

  • Email address: __________

  • Special requests or notes:                                                             

II. Menu and Dietary Requirements

A. Menu Items

  • List of dishes to be served:

                                                                                                                            

B. Dietary Restrictions

  • Vegetarian options:                                                             

  • Vegan options:                                                             

  • Gluten-free options:                                                             

  • Allergy considerations:                                                             

III. Equipment and Supplies

A. Serving Equipment

  • Chafing dishes:                                                             

  • Serving utensils:                                                             

  • Beverage dispensers:                                                             

B. Tableware

  • Plates:                                                             

  • Cutlery:                                                             

  • Glassware:                                                             

  • Napkins:                                                             

C. Additional Supplies

  • Trash bags:                                                             

  • Cleaning supplies:                                                             

  • Decorations:                                                             

IV. Staff Assignments

A. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Event manager:                                                             

  • Head chef:                                                             

  • Servers:                                                             

  • Bartenders:                                                             

B. Staff Schedule

  • Arrival time:                                                             

  • Service start time:                                                             

  • Break times:                                                             

  • End time:                                                             

V. Setup Checklist

A. Venue Preparation

  • Tables and chairs:                                                             

  • Table settings:                                                             

  • Decorations:                                                             

B. Food Preparation

  • Confirmed delivery time:                                                             

  • Station setup (buffet, bar, etc.): __________

VI. Service Timeline

A. Pre-Event Tasks

  • Arrival and setup:                                                             

  • Final walkthrough:                                                             

B. During Event

  • Food service times:                                                             

  • Beverage service times:                                                             

C. Post-Event

  • Cleanup start time:                                                             

  • Breakdown and packing:                                                             

VII. Post-Event Tasks

A. Cleanup

  • Dispose of trash:                                                             

  • Clean venue area:                                                             

B. Equipment Return

  • Check all items:                                                             

  • Return to restaurant:                                                             

C. Feedback and Notes

  • Client feedback:                                                             

  • Notes for future events:                                                             


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