
31.03.2026
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7
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Hidden catering costs for company events: correctly calculate minimum order value, equipment & cancellation
Anyone planning company catering usually uses the price per person — and is still over budget in the end. Minimum order values, equipment rental, service charges and cancellation fees rarely appear in full in the initial offer. In practice, they drive up costs by 20 to 40 percent. This article shows which items are systematically missing, what they actually cost and how you can really make offers comparable.