Intellectual Property & Photography Policy

Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya values creativity, brand identity, and the protection of intellectual assets. This policy governs ownership, usage, and rights for all photography, videos, menus, recipes, brand materials, and creative content across all our events Kenya-wide.

  • Brand Assets & Trademarks
  • Client Photography Rights
  • In-House Photography Policy
  • Social Media & Online Use
  • Menu & Recipe Intellectual Property
  • Third-Party Content
  • Breach & Legal Remedies

Questions about this policy? Our team is available 7 days a week.

Clarity & Respect for Creative Assets

Whether we are catering your wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or private function, this policy ensures clarity on how visual content and intellectual property are managed between Hauchi Kay Catering Service and our clients.

We serve clients across Nairobi, Kiambu, Thika Road, Westlands, Karen, Mombasa, Kisumu, and throughout all 47 counties of Kenya. This policy governs all events we cater, nationwide.

  • Your event photos remain yours, we clearly define what belongs to you
  • Our brand assets and trademarks are registered and legally protected
  • Clients may opt out of marketing use of their event photos in writing
  • All in-house photography focuses on food, setups, and service, never guests without consent
  • Our menus and recipes are proprietary, clients receive them as part of their catering package
  • Transparent, respectful social media tagging guidelines for clients who share their experience

Hauchi Kay Brand Assets & Trademarks

The Hauchi Kay Catering Service name, logo, taglines, website content at www.eventscatering.co.ke , menu designs, catering packages, and all associated brand materials are the exclusive intellectual property of Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial use of any Hauchi Kay Catering brand asset is strictly prohibited.

  • The company name 'Hauchi Kay Catering Service' and all associated logos are registered trademarks
  • All website content, blog posts, case studies, and service descriptions are copyright protected
  • Menu designs, pricing structures, and catering packages are proprietary business materials
  • Event planning templates, logistics guides, and client-facing documents remain company property

Event Photography & Videography, Client Rights

Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya acknowledges and respects the rights of clients and their appointed photographers or videographers to capture events we cater. The following provisions apply to all events, whether at private residences, commercial venues, or outdoor locations Kenya-wide.

Client Photography Rights

Clients and their personal or hired photographers are permitted to photograph and video all aspects of the event, including food presentation, table setups, catering staff in action, and service delivery. Clients retain full ownership of photographs and videos taken at their own events by their own photographers.

Client Consent for Hauchi Kay Use

By engaging Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya, clients grant Hauchi Kay a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use event photographs featuring our food presentation, catering setup, or service delivery for marketing, portfolio, social media, and website purposes, unless the client explicitly opts out in writing prior to the event date.

Opt-Out Process: Clients who wish to opt out of Hauchi Kay's use of their event photographs for marketing purposes must notify us in writing before the event date. Contact support@eventscatering.co.ke or call +254-701-648-558. No charges apply for exercising this right.

Hauchi Kay Catering In-House Photography

Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya may assign in-house photographers or contracted photographers to document our catering setups, food presentations, and service delivery at events for marketing and portfolio purposes. This photography is focused on capturing our culinary craftsmanship and service quality.

  • In-house event photography will not deliberately feature event guests without their consent
  • Photographs of Hauchi Kay food, setups, and staff remain the property of Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya
  • Clients wishing to obtain copies of Hauchi Kay's in-house event photography may request them in writing
  • Hauchi Kay Catering reserves the right to use in-house event photographs for all marketing purposes

Social Media & Online Use

In the age of social media, we encourage clients to share their Hauchi Kay Catering experience online. We kindly request the following when sharing Hauchi Kay Catering Service content on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, and YouTube:

  • Tag @HauchiKayCatering and reference @eventscatering where possible
  • Credit Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya when sharing images of our food and setups
  • Do not crop out or remove Hauchi Kay Catering watermarks from our official photography
  • Do not use Hauchi Kay Catering photos for competing catering businesses or commercial purposes without written permission

We love seeing our work shared! When clients tag us on social media, it helps future clients discover the quality of our catering. We frequently reshare client content, always with credit to the original poster.

All menus, recipes, flavour combinations, and culinary presentations developed by Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya's chefs are proprietary intellectual property. Clients receive menus as part of their event catering package and may not reproduce, commercially distribute, or claim authorship of Hauchi Kay Catering menus or recipes without written consent.

  • Menu designs and food styling concepts developed by our chefs are protected creative works
  • Clients may use personalised menu cards from their event for private, non-commercial keepsake purposes
  • Commercial reproduction or distribution of any Hauchi Kay recipe requires explicit written consent
  • Pricing structures, package designs, and supplier relationships remain confidential business information

Third-Party Content

Where Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya uses third-party images, music, or creative content in presentations or proposals, all necessary licences and attributions are secured. Clients may not repurpose any third-party materials included in Hauchi Kay Catering proposals or event materials without verifying independent licensing rights.

  • Presentation images and stock photography in event proposals are licenced for Hauchi Kay's use only
  • Any music used at catered events is managed by the venue or client, Hauchi Kay provides catering only
  • Event inspiration mood boards shared during consultations remain confidential and may not be redistributed

Breach of Intellectual Property Rights

Any unauthorized use of Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya's intellectual property, including brand name, logo, photography, menus, recipes, or website content, may result in legal action under the laws of the Republic of Kenya governing intellectual property and copyright. Hauchi Kay Catering Service Kenya reserves all rights to seek appropriate remedies for such breaches.

Policy Updates

This Intellectual Property & Photography Policy is subject to periodic review and update. The current version is always available at www.eventscatering.co.ke . For all inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us directly.

  • Current policy version: 2025, last reviewed and updated by Hauchi Kay Catering management
  • Material changes to this policy will be communicated to active clients
  • This policy applies to all events catered by Hauchi Kay across Kenya

Contact for Policy Questions: Call +254-701-648-558 , email support@eventscatering.co.ke , or visit us at Greatwall Gardens, Athi River, Nairobi.

A Trusted Name Across All 47 Counties

The Hauchi Kay name stands for culinary excellence, professional service, and the joy of celebration. Our brand is built on over a decade of catering Kenya's most meaningful events.

Our IP Covers Every Creative Asset

From our distinctive circular logo to the menus our chefs craft for each unique event, every creative element of Hauchi Kay Catering Service is the result of passion, expertise, and investment in Kenya's catering excellence.

We protect these assets not to restrict our clients, but to ensure the integrity of the brand you chose to trust with your most important celebrations.

  • Company name & logo are registered trademarks, unauthorized commercial use is prohibited
  • All website content, blog posts, and service descriptions are copyright © Hauchi Kay Catering
  • Chef-developed recipes and menu designs are proprietary culinary intellectual property
  • Event photography taken by Hauchi Kay photographers remains company property
  • Clients receive menus as part of their package, commercial redistribution requires written consent
  • Pricing structures and package designs are confidential business information

Sharing Your Hauchi Kay Experience

We love when our clients share their celebration on social media, here's how to do it right and ensure you get the credit you deserve too.

Tag Us on Instagram

When sharing photos of your Hauchi Kay catered event, the food spreads, the setups, the moments, please tag @HauchiKayCatering. We reshare client content regularly with full credit to the original poster.

Video & Reels

Videos of our food stations, live grill setups, cake reveals, and service in action? Go ahead, we love it. Reference @eventscatering on Facebook and YouTube for maximum reach and engagement.

What To Avoid

Do not crop out or remove Hauchi Kay watermarks from our official photography. Do not repurpose our food images for competing catering businesses or any commercial use without our written permission.

Five Pillars of Hauchi Kay Excellence

  • 1 Executive Culinary Team Trained in both continental fine dining and authentic Kenyan cuisine traditions. Our chefs bring restaurant-quality technique to every outdoor setup, marquee, and venue event.
  • 2 Full End-to-End Service Menu design, sourcing, cooking, equipment provision, setup, professional service, and post-event clearing. You enjoy the day while we handle every detail.
  • 3 Transparent, Itemised Pricing No surprise additions after signing. Every Hauchi Kay quote is fully broken down so you can plan your celebration budget with absolute confidence.
  • 4 Cultural Expertise & Diversity From Kikuyu irio to Luo fish, Luhya ingokho, Swahili biryani, and South Asian satvik menus, we honour Kenya's rich culinary heritage across every community.
  • 5 Nationwide Reach, All 47 Counties Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Machakos, and every county in between. Fully mobile kitchens travel anywhere you celebrate.

Trained in both continental fine dining and authentic Kenyan cuisine traditions. Our chefs bring restaurant-quality technique to every outdoor setup, marquee, and venue event.

Menu design, sourcing, cooking, equipment provision, setup, professional service, and post-event clearing. You enjoy the day while we handle every detail.

No surprise additions after signing. Every Hauchi Kay quote is fully broken down so you can plan your celebration budget with absolute confidence.

From Kikuyu irio to Luo fish, Luhya ingokho, Swahili biryani, and South Asian satvik menus, we honour Kenya's rich culinary heritage across every community.

Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Machakos, and every county in between. Fully mobile kitchens travel anywhere you celebrate.

"Hauchi Kay didn't just cater our wedding, they made our guests feel like royalty. The nyama choma station was the talk of the night."

Frequently Asked Policy Questions

Everything clients most commonly ask about our photography, intellectual property, and how we handle visual content from their events.

Questions About Our Policy? We're Here to Help.

Our team is available 7 days a week to answer any questions about our intellectual property policy, photography rights, or how we handle creative content from your event.

We respond to all policy enquiries within 48 hours via email and immediately on WhatsApp and phone. All communications are handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

Based in Greatwall Gardens, Athi River, Serving all of Kenya's major cities and all 47 counties

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