Getting Started Guide: Misc Items

Getting Started Guide

Adding Misc Items 

Miscellaneous Costs are charges to the Contact that do not fall under the listing of Menu Item, Beverage, Rental, or Staffing.

Example: Items such as delivery fees, DJ, florals, etc.

  • Select the Misc. | Add New Misc. Item option from the main toolbar.

  • Enter the Item Name
  • Select a Classification from the drop-down list.
  • Select a Category from the drop-down list.
    • Note: This list is fully customizable later to match your business requirements.
  • You may enter an optional Description for your Miscellaneous item.
  • Enter the Cost Per [Each], which is your internal cost.
  • Enter the Sale Price which is the price if you were to sell the item to your client.
  • Select a Type from the dropdown list.
    • Miscellaneous Costs are divided into four sale categories:
      • Each
      • Flat Rate
      • Per Hour
      • Per Person
  • Apply the appropriate tax, service charge, and gratuity rules for this item.
  • Leave the default Effective Date.
    • Be sure this date is always sometime in the PAST to accommodate any earlier bookings you may want to enter.
  • Optionally, you may enter Vendor and [Each] in Stock information, similar to the adding an inventory item in step 5.
  • Click the Save button.
  • Repeat to add any other Miscellaneous items required for the event.

To search for existing miscellaneous items, use the Misc. | Full Search option on the main toolbar.

Updated on October 23, 2025

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