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Terms and Conditions
So you know what to expect, from reserving a table to bringing our kitchen to your occasion.
Draft for review. These proposed policies are not yet in effect. Existing confirmed arrangements continue to apply.
- Tables of 8 or more
50 deposit per guest
- Catering advance notice
- 48 hours minimum
- Catering confirmation
- 50% deposit
These terms cover bookings and catering arranged directly with Olive & Thyme. Delivery-app orders follow the provider’s ordering and cancellation terms. All times are Dubai time.
01 / At our table
Table bookings
Your enquiry becomes a booking when our team confirms the date, time and guest count. We’ll explain any deposit and payment deadline before you commit.
Small tables & larger gatherings
- 1–7 guests: no deposit or cancellation or no-show fee.
- 8 or more guests: a
50 deposit per guest secures your booking and is credited against your bill. Any unused amount for guests who attend is refunded.
Private events and exclusive use have a separate quote and agreed terms.
Arriving & seating
We hold tables for 15 minutes. Call if you’re delayed; we’ll try to contact you before releasing the table. An agreed later arrival is not a no-show.
Tell us about seating preferences, accessibility needs or high chairs. We’ll confirm what we can accommodate; specific tables are not guaranteed unless agreed.
02 / At your occasion
Catering
Please place catering orders at least 48 hours in advance. Orders are subject to availability.
Agreeing the details
We’ll agree your menu, quantities, location and catering time in a written quote before payment. Prices are in UAE dirhams, with applicable taxes and any delivery, staffing or equipment charges identified. Your confirmation covers access, setup and collection arrangements. Additions need your agreement.
Deposit & final payment
- 50% deposit: your order is confirmed when we receive it and send written confirmation.
- 48 hours before catering: the balance and final menu, guest count and dietary details are due.
- Orders confirmed exactly 48 hours ahead require full payment at confirmation.
03 / If plans change
Changes & refunds
Contact us by WhatsApp, email or phone with your booking details. Notice runs from when we receive your message or call, measured in hours before your confirmed table or catering time.
Table bookings: 8 or more guests
| Notice before your table | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| 24 hours or more | No charge. Full refund of the deposit for cancelled guests. |
| Less than 24 hours, or a no-show |
Charges apply only to cancelled or absent guests. If a reduction leaves fewer than eight guests, we refund the remaining table’s deposit and treat it as a small table.
Catering cancellations
| Notice before catering | Charge on the confirmed total |
|---|---|
| 72 hours or more | No charge. All payments refunded. |
| 48 hours to less than 72 hours | 25% cancellation charge. |
| Less than 48 hours, or a no-show | 50% cancellation charge. |
Deposits count toward these charges; payments above the charge are refunded. The schedule covers cancellations before handover or service, without limiting remedies for faulty food or service.
Changing a catering order
Menu or date changes depend on availability. We’ll agree any revised cost before confirming. For reductions, cancellation charges apply only to the portion removed; food and services still supplied remain payable.
If we cannot fulfil the booking
If we cancel, we refund all payments. If only part cannot be supplied, we’ll offer an agreed alternative or refund for that part. You need not accept a substitute or credit. Customer-cancellation charges do not apply to our failure to fulfil a booking.
Contact us about food or service problems so we can arrange an appropriate remedy, including replacement or refund where applicable.
Receiving your refund
We initiate refunds to the original payment method within 7 working days of your cancellation, our cancellation or an agreed remedy. Working days are Monday–Friday, excluding UAE public holidays. Banks may take additional time. If the original method is unavailable, we’ll agree an alternative.
04 / Taking care
Dietary needs & care
Tell us about allergies before confirming your menu. We’ll discuss what we can safely accommodate; our kitchen handles different allergens. Follow the storage and serving instructions supplied with catering orders.
See our privacy information for how booking details are handled. These terms do not restrict your statutory rights under UAE law. The terms agreed at confirmation apply; later changes cannot add fees retrospectively.
05 / We’re here to help
Let’s talk it through.
For bookings, changes or questions, speak to our team.
Al Hebiah Fourth
Dubai Sports City, Dubai