This document outlines a contingency plan for outside catering events. It recommends informing organizers during negotiations that a backup plan will be in place. Key details to discuss include reasons for activating the plan, backup venue location and transportation, decision timing, and venue restrictions. After negotiating, event orders should include the backup plan and managers must ensure the backup venue is fully prepared. The catering manager makes the final call to enact the plan, and then the backup action plan is followed.