§ 1 Scope
(1) The following General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all contracts for mobile catering services at trade fairs, congresses and similar events between Kongress-Catering.de, Owner Marcus Hopp, Pöppendorfer Hauptstraße 17, 23569 Lübeck, Germany (hereinafter "Contractor") and the customer (hereinafter "Client").
(2) These GTC apply exclusively to entrepreneurs within the meaning of § 14 BGB (German Civil Code), legal entities under public law or special funds under public law.
(3) The Client's deviating, conflicting or supplementary general terms and conditions only become part of the contract if and to the extent that the Contractor has expressly agreed to their validity in writing.
§ 2 Conclusion of Contract
(1) The presentation of the catering concepts on our website does not constitute a binding offer, but an invitation to submit an enquiry.
(2) By submitting the contact form, an email or a telephone enquiry, the Client submits an enquiry for the preparation of an individual offer.
(3) Based on the enquiry, the Contractor prepares a binding offer, which is usually submitted within 24 hours. The contract is concluded by the Client's written order confirmation (email is sufficient).
§ 3 Scope of Services
(1) The scope of services arises from the written offer or order confirmation. Depending on the order, this includes in particular:
- Setup and installation of the mobile catering station
- Operation within the agreed time window with qualified service personnel
- Provision of the agreed food and beverages (coffee, frozen yogurt, vitamin drinks, milkshakes, cocktails, snacks, etc.)
- Dismantling and disposal after the end of the event
(2) Changes to the scope of services after conclusion of the contract require written confirmation by both parties.
(3) Minor deviations from the offer (e.g. individual flavour variants, decoration details) are reserved, provided they do not impair the overall quality.
§ 4 Prices and Payment Terms
(1) The prices stated in the offer apply. Unless otherwise stated, all prices are net plus the applicable statutory VAT.
(2) Payment within 14 days of invoicing.
(3) In the event of late payment, the Contractor is entitled to charge default interest at the statutory rate. The assertion of further damages remains reserved.
(4) Travel costs, accommodation costs as well as stand fees and electricity/water connections at the event shall be borne by the Client unless expressly agreed otherwise.
§ 5 Client's Duty to Cooperate
(1) The Client shall ensure that the infrastructure required for the catering operation is available at the venue, in particular:
- Sufficient floor space according to the dimensions communicated in the offer
- 230V or 400V power supply with the respective required power
- Where applicable, access to fresh water or the possibility of setting up a tank system
- Access to the setup area within the agreed delivery windows
(2) Delays or additional expenses due to missing or insufficient cooperation by the Client shall be borne by the Client.
(3) The Client shall inform the Contractor in good time about special requirements of the venue (e.g. fire protection regulations, delivery slots, hall regulations).
§ 6 Withdrawal and Cancellation
(1) Cancellation of the order by the Client requires written form (email is sufficient).
(2) Third-party costs already incurred (e.g. special purchases, booked subcontractors, travel costs) must be reimbursed in full.
§ 7 Liability
(1) The Contractor is liable without limitation for damages arising from the injury to life, body or health that are based on an intentional or negligent breach of duty, as well as for other damages that are based on an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty.
(2) In the case of slightly negligent breach of essential contractual obligations, liability is limited to the foreseeable damage typical for the contract. Otherwise, liability for slightly negligent breaches of duty is excluded.
(3) The Contractor is not liable for damages caused by improper handling by the Client or their guests of the food, beverages or equipment provided.
(4) Any liability extending beyond that provided for in these GTC is excluded – regardless of the legal nature of the asserted claim. Insofar as liability for damages against the Contractor is excluded or limited, this also applies with regard to the personal liability for damages of its employees, workers, staff, representatives and vicarious agents.
§ 8 Force Majeure
(1) If the execution of the order becomes impossible or unreasonably difficult due to force majeure (e.g. natural disasters, pandemics, official orders, strikes, cancellation of the event), the Contractor is released from its performance obligations without any claim for damages on the part of the Client.
(2) Expenses already incurred (purchases, staff bookings, travel costs) must be reimbursed in the amount evidenced.
§ 9 Data Protection
The Contractor processes personal data of the Client exclusively for the purpose of contract execution. In all other respects, the provisions of our Privacy Policy apply.
§ 10 Final Provisions
(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
(2) Place of performance and exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contract is Lübeck, provided that the Client is a merchant, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.
(3) Should individual provisions of this contract be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid provision.
(4) Amendments and additions to this contract must be in writing to be effective. This also applies to the cancellation of this written form clause.
Status: May 2026