Caterer Invoice Template for California

Free caterer invoice template for California: CA sales tax 7.25% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Cal. Civ. Code §3287; §1671 (penalty rule), written contracts required over $500. Edit, send by email, or download as PDF.

State sales tax
7.25%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Pre-filled lines
4
Cost
Free
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California compliance baked into the template

  • Sales tax: 7.25% state rate. Generally exempts most services. Services generally exempt; tangible goods taxable. Local rates push combined to 10.75%.
  • Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month under Cal. Civ. Code §3287; §1671 (penalty rule). Late fees must be reasonable and in written agreement; statutory interest 10%/yr otherwise.
  • Written contract: Required for jobs over $500. The template includes a signature block and scope-of-work field.

Caterer invoice fields

  • Per-guest food cost — guest
  • Service staff hours — hour, default $35
  • Equipment rental — itemized
  • Service charge — % of subtotal — pct, default $18
State
CA
Avg invoice
$3,800
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
50%

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