Adventures in Tea w/ Kathleen

*CANCELATIONS

Deposits are refundable up to 13 days before the event.

*If changes become necessary, the host may choose to reschedule the event to another date or accept a $75 refund on the deposit. Cancellations made 5-7 days prior to the event may be eligible for a $50 refund on the deposit. Cancellations made between 2 – 4 days prior to the event may be eligible for a $25 refund on the deposit and a 25% refund on remaining food cost.

*Cancellations made of less than 48 hours of the event will not be eligible for refund. In the event of inclement weather, the host may choose to reschedule the event at no additional cost or choose to cancel the event for a 90% refund.

*INCLEMENT WEATHER

Inclement weather is defined as conditions that are unsafe for travel to/from the location of the event. Examples include but are not limited to

· A level 3 snow emergency in the county surrounding the event

· Flooding or flash flooding at the site of the event

· Tornado warning/watch in the region surrounding the event

· Large hail, freezing rain, or sleet

*The host will be responsible for communicating an inclement weather policy to their guests. Kathleens Kitchen does not assume responsibility for any loss or damages that may occur due to inclement weather.

*SET-UP & CLEAN-UP

The event facility must be available for set-up 2 hours prior to the scheduled event. Smaller gatherings may require less time to set-up but Kathleen will confirm such arrangements with the hostess. All tables and chairs should be in place before Kathleen arrives. Table coverings are the responsibility of the host. Table decoration/centerpieces are the responsibility of the host. Tables should be placed in such a way that Kathleen is able to maneuver around them with a cart.

*The host is responsible for wiping all tables and chairs, sweeping and moping the floors and emptying the trash. Kathleen will be responsible for removing all the place settings, serving trays and serving dishes within 1 hour of the event conclusion. The host is welcome to any leftover food or tea; however, they must provide their own carryout containers.

*PROGRAM

The Tea Tasting Presentation consists of reading A Call to Tea by Thich Nhat Hanh, a detailed description of each selected tea, instruction on effective methods for tasting teas, and a brief explanation of the history and culture of tea. Each tasting typically lasts between 1 ½ - 2 hours. As the hostess, you can choose to have me set up a retail display for your guests to purchase a variety of teas following the event. There is no additional fee for set-up or a retail display.

*Any organizational business or religious services/presentations must be conducted prior to or following the tasting program.

*Guest totals that change withing 5 days of the event cannot be guaranteed. Guests added between 2-5 days prior to the event will be charged a premium of $35. Additional guests may not be added within 48 hours of the event. Place settings and menu items will not be provided for guests who are added within 48 hours of the event.