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Restaurant / Catering — Event Inquiry

Inbound catering inquiry. Captures event details, headcount, dietary restrictions, and budget before manager callback.

13field definitions
4surface rules
3guardrail signals
4wrap-up checks

When this runs

classifies this work type when the caller says things like:

catering
catering order
event catering
office lunch
party catering
wedding catering
corporate event
buffet
box lunches
food for event
large order

How the call goes

4 surface rules tied to missing field definitions. Urgent first.

1

Ask about dietary restrictions and allergies — allergen cross-contamination is a liability and safety issue.

urgent

Are there any dietary restrictions or food allergies we need to accommodate — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut allergies?

Field: Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies)

2

Get the date — catering requires minimum lead time for prep and staffing.

urgent

What date is the event?

Field: Event date

3

Get an accurate headcount — drives food quantity, staffing, and equipment rentals.

important

How many guests are you expecting?

Field: Guest count

4

Ask about service level — drop-off vs. staffed service is a very different price and logistics scope.

important

Are you looking for a drop-off setup, or would you like servers and staff on site?

Field: Service level (drop-off / staffed / full-service)

Extracted without a dedicated prompt

extracts these from the transcript in real time. If the caller does not mention them naturally, staff can confirm them during wrap-up.

Caller nameCallback numberEmailEvent timeEvent type (corporate / wedding / party / funeral)Delivery, pickup, or on-site serviceEvent locationMenu preferences or styleBudget per person or total

Guardrail signals

If staff says anything matching one of these examples, an urgent warning surface is created.

Guarantee menu availability without checking with the kitchen.

Quote a per-person price before finalizing the menu and service level.

Promise allergen-free preparation without confirming kitchen protocols.

When the call ends

Before staff can end the call, walks them through a wrap-up checklist, then prepares the captured fields for the work record.

Wrap-up checklist

  • Confirm callback number
  • Confirm event date and headcount
  • Schedule tasting or callback
  • Send catering menu packet

Then creates a service request with:

  • Caller name
  • Callback number
  • Email
  • Event date
  • Event time
  • Event type (corporate / wedding / party / funeral)
  • Guest count
  • Delivery, pickup, or on-site service
  • Event location
  • Menu preferences or style
  • Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies)
  • Budget per person or total
  • Service level (drop-off / staffed / full-service)

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