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