Old World Glossary · Catering
Deposit.
The upfront payment that turns a tentative date into a booked one. Until it lands, the calendar stays open.
Deposits protect both sides: the caterer stops selling your date, and you stop shopping.
At Paisan’s: A 25% deposit confirms a Paisan's date; summer Saturdays reward booking early.
Taste it: Hold a date
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