Old World Glossary · Catering
Guarantee (Final Headcount).
The confirmed guest count a caterer builds the food order, staffing, and invoice on, due a set number of days before the event.
After the guarantee, the number locks. Before it, adjust freely.
At Paisan’s: Paisan's guarantee is due ten days out, printed right on the special-event menu.
Taste it: Headcount deadline
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