Professional invoice template
Bistro Carte Invoice Template
A catering invoice with the character of a neighborhood bistro menu: a checkered border, oversized serif title, dotted service rows and a detachable-style payment slip.
Free to customize. Add your logo and invoice details, then export a print-ready PDF.
- Best for
- independent caterers and private chefs and small event kitchens
- Format
- Editable A4 invoice
- Price
- Free template
- Export
- Print-ready PDF
Catering billing
About this catering invoice template
A catering invoice with the character of a neighborhood bistro menu: a checkered border, oversized serif title, dotted service rows and a detachable-style payment slip.
Designed for independent caterers, and private chefs and small event kitchens, this layout makes per-person event catering, service staff and equipment hire, and agreed delivery and setup charges easier to scan while keeping business details, dates, payment terms, and the final balance in a dependable A4 structure.
Built for real invoices
What this template includes
- Bistro-menu typography and a burgundy checkerboard border
- Dotted item rows for per-person menus, staffing and extras
- A perforation-style payment slip with a clear balance
- Editable business identity, contact details, and logo
- Client billing details and optional shipping address
- Itemized quantities, rates, taxes, discounts, and totals
- Invoice number, issue date, due date, payment terms, and notes
Four simple steps
How to use the Bistro Carte template
Open the template
Choose “Use this template” to load Bistro Carte in the free CatInvoice editor.
Add business and client details
Replace the sample identity, contact, invoice number, dates, and billing address.
Itemize the work
Add clear rows for per-person event catering, service staff and equipment hire, and agreed delivery and setup charges, then apply any tax, discount, shipping, or payment credits.
Review and export
Check the totals and payment terms, preview the final A4 layout, and export a print-ready PDF.
Invoice with confidence
Catering invoicing tips
- Put the event date, venue and final guest count in the notes.
- Use quantity for guests on per-person menu lines and hours on staffing lines.
- Record the deposit already received so the remaining balance is clear.
Authoritative references
Helpful invoicing resources
Invoice requirements vary by business and location. These independent government resources provide useful recordkeeping and invoice-field guidance.
Common questions
Bistro Carte template FAQ
Is the Bistro Carte invoice template free?
Yes. You can customize the template in CatInvoice and export the finished invoice as a PDF without paying for the template.
Who is this catering invoice template for?
It is designed for independent caterers, and private chefs and small event kitchens. The wording and line items remain editable, so it can also support closely related services.
What can I include in the Bistro Carte template?
You can include business and client details, invoice dates, itemized quantities and rates, taxes, discounts, shipping, payment credits, terms, notes, and a final balance.
Can I add my logo and export the invoice as a PDF?
Yes. Add your logo and brand details in the editor, review the A4 preview, and export a print-ready PDF when the invoice is complete.