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Catering order

Request catering for an event.

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01 / Preview

Catering order

Live demo: try the fields. Submitting sends nothing.

02 / Field guide

Why these fields

  • Name

    text · required

    Name captures a short, searchable answer and is required to complete the request.

  • Email

    email · required

    Email provides a validated reply address and is required to complete the request.

  • Phone

    tel · required

    Phone provides a direct callback option and is required to complete the request.

  • Event date

    date · required

    Event date collects an unambiguous date and is required to complete the request.

  • Number of guests

    number · required

    Number of guests collects a value that can be validated and compared and is required to complete the request.

  • Menu preference

    select · optional

    Menu preference keeps answers consistent for filtering and routing but remains optional.

  • Dietary requirements

    textarea · optional

    Dietary requirements leaves room for context and detail but remains optional.

03 / Make it yours

Choose your stack. Copy your form.

Replace the example endpoint with your Formward endpoint, then adapt the fields to your needs.

<form action="https://forms.formward.eu/f/your-form-id" method="POST">
  <label for="name">Name</label>
  <input type="text" name="name" id="name" required />
  <label for="email">Email</label>
  <input type="email" name="email" id="email" required />
  <label for="phone">Phone</label>
  <input type="tel" name="phone" id="phone" required />
  <label for="event_date">Event date</label>
  <input type="date" name="event_date" id="event_date" required />
  <label for="guests">Number of guests</label>
  <input type="number" name="guests" id="guests" required />
  <label for="menu">Menu preference</label>
  <select name="menu" id="menu">
    <option value="Buffet">Buffet</option>
    <option value="Plated">Plated</option>
    <option value="Family style">Family style</option>
    <option value="Cocktail">Cocktail</option>
  </select>
  <label for="dietary">Dietary requirements</label>
  <textarea name="dietary" id="dietary"></textarea>
  <input type="text" name="_gotcha" tabindex="-1" autocomplete="off" style="position:absolute;left:-9999px" aria-hidden="true" />
  <button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>

Accessibility

Accessible by default, and how to keep it that way

  • Every field in the code has a visible label tied to it with for and id, so screen readers announce what to enter and a click on the label focuses the field.
  • Required fields carry the required attribute, so the browser explains a missing answer before anything is sent. Say “required” in words as well; an asterisk or a colour alone is easy to miss.
  • The spam trap field (_gotcha) is hidden from screen readers with aria-hidden and skipped by the Tab key, so people never meet it.
  • In the JavaScript versions, show the confirmation or error in an element with role="status" so the result is announced, and keep the entered answers when sending fails.

Changed the fields? Paste your version into the HTML form tester to see exactly what it sends, or run it through the GDPR form checker.

Customize before publishing

  • Remove fields you do not need and mark only essential answers as required.
  • Replace placeholder wording with terms your audience already understands.
  • Add your privacy notice, retention details and expected response time.
  • Test keyboard focus, validation errors and the confirmation state on mobile.

Use this template

Create a free account and the form is set up from this template. Copy your endpoint and replace https://forms.formward.eu/f/your-form-id in the code above.

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