10/17/2026
I didn’t think I’d have to make this post, but after 5 catering inquiries with almost identical stories, here we are. 🤣
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Surprise 40th birthday for the wife, at the uncle’s house, $100+ per person budget, and somehow they’re all conveniently out of town until a week before the event. 🤔
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My solution? If something feels off, I ask for a cash deposit upfront. Funny how fast the conversation ends.
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I’m not asking legitimate customers to jump through hoops, but I’m also not wasting my time planning events for people who aren’t real clients.
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Fellow caterers, protect your time, your business, and your money. Not every inquiry is a real booking! 👨🍳💰
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