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Write a Catering Proposal Email for a Corporate Event

Prompt
Write a catering proposal email from a restaurant to a potential corporate client.

Restaurant name: {{restaurant_name}}
Contact person at the company: {{contact_name}}
Company name: {{company_name}}
Event type: {{event_type}} (e.g., office lunch, holiday party, team building event, client dinner)
Number of guests: {{guest_count}}
Event date: {{event_date}}
Menu options you are proposing: {{menu_options}}
Price per person or total estimate: {{pricing}}
What is included: {{includes}} (e.g., setup, service staff, disposable ware, cleanup)
What is not included: {{not_included}} (e.g., alcohol, equipment rental, gratuity)
Your catering experience: {{experience}} (e.g., number of events catered, notable clients, specialties)
Deadline to confirm: {{deadline}}
Your name and title: {{your_name}}
Phone and email: {{contact_info}}

Write the proposal email in 250-350 words:
1. Opening (2-3 sentences): Thank them for the inquiry and confirm you understand what they need
2. Menu proposal (80-100 words): Describe the proposed menu in an appetizing way with clear options
3. Pricing and logistics (60-80 words): Clear breakdown of what is included, what is not, and the total
4. Why choose us (40-60 words): Brief credentials and what sets your catering apart
5. Next steps (2-3 sentences): How to confirm, deadline, and your availability for questions

Professional but warm. This is a business proposal, not a sales email.

About This Prompt

Creates a professional catering proposal email that clearly presents your menu, pricing, and logistics. Helps you win corporate catering business with organized, appetizing proposals.

How to Use

  1. 1. Gather the event details from the client inquiry.
  2. 2. Build a menu proposal based on the event type and guest count.
  3. 3. Calculate pricing including all costs (food, labor, supplies, delivery).
  4. 4. Clearly separate what is and is not included to avoid surprises.
  5. 5. Generate the proposal email and review for accuracy.
  6. 6. Attach a formal PDF proposal if you have one, using the email as an introduction.
  7. 7. Send within 24 hours of the inquiry for the best chance of winning the business.
  8. 8. Follow up in 3-4 days if you have not heard back.

Expected Output

A 250-350 word catering proposal email with menu descriptions, clear pricing, and next steps.

Model-Specific Tips

Produces well-organized proposals. Good at making menu descriptions appetizing within a business context.

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