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Built for catering companies and event caterers. Bill for menu items, staffing, equipment rental, and service charges on one detailed invoice.

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INVOICE

#INV-001245

pending

Studio Mercer & Co.

hello@studiomercer.com

From

Studio Mercer & Co.

1234 Market Street, Suite 500

Bill To

Northwind Trading Co.

789 Broadway, Floor 12

Item
Qty
Amount
Buffet Menu — 50 guests @ $35/person
50
$1750
Service Staff (4 servers, 5 hours)
20
$500
Table & Chair Rental
1
$350
Subtotal$2600
Tax (8.25%)$215
Discount (5%)-$130
Total$2685

Payment

Bank: Wells Fargo Bank

A/C: **** **** **** 1234

PayPal: pay@studiomercer.com

QR

Terms

Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly fee.

Notes

Thank you for your business! We appreciate your prompt payment.

Signature

Authorized

Modern

Clean blue design with sans-serif fonts

PREVIEW

INVOICE

#INV-001245

pending

Studio Mercer & Co.

hello@studiomercer.com

From

Studio Mercer & Co.

1234 Market Street, Suite 500

Bill To

Northwind Trading Co.

789 Broadway, Floor 12

Item
Qty
Amount
Buffet Menu — 50 guests @ $35/person
50
$1750
Service Staff (4 servers, 5 hours)
20
$500
Table & Chair Rental
1
$350
Subtotal$2600
Tax (8.25%)$215
Discount (5%)-$130
Total$2685

Payment

Bank: Wells Fargo Bank

A/C: **** **** **** 1234

PayPal: pay@studiomercer.com

QR

Terms

Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly fee.

Notes

Thank you for your business! We appreciate your prompt payment.

Signature

Authorized

Classic

Timeless dark navy design with serif fonts

PREVIEW

INVOICE

#INV-001245

pending

Studio Mercer & Co.

hello@studiomercer.com

From

Studio Mercer & Co.

1234 Market Street, Suite 500

Bill To

Northwind Trading Co.

789 Broadway, Floor 12

Item
Qty
Amount
Buffet Menu — 50 guests @ $35/person
50
$1750
Service Staff (4 servers, 5 hours)
20
$500
Table & Chair Rental
1
$350
Subtotal$2600
Tax (8.25%)$215
Discount (5%)-$130
Total$2685

Payment

Bank: Wells Fargo Bank

A/C: **** **** **** 1234

PayPal: pay@studiomercer.com

QR

Terms

Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly fee.

Notes

Thank you for your business! We appreciate your prompt payment.

Signature

Authorized

Elegant

Sophisticated teal with serif fonts

PREVIEW

INVOICE

#INV-001245

pending

Studio Mercer & Co.

hello@studiomercer.com

From

Studio Mercer & Co.

1234 Market Street, Suite 500

Bill To

Northwind Trading Co.

789 Broadway, Floor 12

Item
Qty
Amount
Buffet Menu — 50 guests @ $35/person
50
$1750
Service Staff (4 servers, 5 hours)
20
$500
Table & Chair Rental
1
$350
Subtotal$2600
Tax (8.25%)$215
Discount (5%)-$130
Total$2685

Payment

Bank: Wells Fargo Bank

A/C: **** **** **** 1234

PayPal: pay@studiomercer.com

QR

Terms

Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly fee.

Notes

Thank you for your business! We appreciate your prompt payment.

Signature

Authorized

Executive

Dark mode with gold accents — luxury feel

PREVIEW

INVOICE

#INV-001245

pending

Studio Mercer & Co.

hello@studiomercer.com

From

Studio Mercer & Co.

1234 Market Street, Suite 500

Bill To

Northwind Trading Co.

789 Broadway, Floor 12

Item
Qty
Amount
Buffet Menu — 50 guests @ $35/person
50
$1750
Service Staff (4 servers, 5 hours)
20
$500
Table & Chair Rental
1
$350
Subtotal$2600
Tax (8.25%)$215
Discount (5%)-$130
Total$2685

Payment

Bank: Wells Fargo Bank

A/C: **** **** **** 1234

PayPal: pay@studiomercer.com

QR

Terms

Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly fee.

Notes

Thank you for your business! We appreciate your prompt payment.

Signature

Authorized

Creative

Gradient purple-to-pink for studios & agencies

PREVIEW

INVOICE

#INV-001245

pending

Studio Mercer & Co.

hello@studiomercer.com

From

Studio Mercer & Co.

1234 Market Street, Suite 500

Bill To

Northwind Trading Co.

789 Broadway, Floor 12

Item
Qty
Amount
Buffet Menu — 50 guests @ $35/person
50
$1750
Service Staff (4 servers, 5 hours)
20
$500
Table & Chair Rental
1
$350
Subtotal$2600
Tax (8.25%)$215
Discount (5%)-$130
Total$2685

Payment

Bank: Wells Fargo Bank

A/C: **** **** **** 1234

PayPal: pay@studiomercer.com

QR

Terms

Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly fee.

Notes

Thank you for your business! We appreciate your prompt payment.

Signature

Authorized

Mono

Pure black & white — maximum formality

Catering Invoice Tips

Best practices to get paid faster:

1

Quote per-person pricing for clarity

2

Separate food, staffing, equipment, and service fees

3

Add an 18-20% service charge if standard in your region

4

Require a deposit (25-50%) to confirm the booking

5

Specify dietary accommodations in the notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about catering invoicing:

How is catering typically priced?
Per-person pricing is most common. Buffet style: $15-50/person. Plated dinner: $35-150/person. Premium events: $100+/person. Add staffing, rental, and gratuity separately.
Should caterers charge a deposit?
Yes — most caterers require 25-50% non-refundable deposit at booking, with the balance due before or on the event date.

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