Full Service Catering

Full Service Catering is full-service catering including linens and a menu featuring both contemporary and classic items, all created with flair and made with the best ingredients available.

How to Order

Whether you are a seasoned client of University Catering, or this is your first time, please take a moment to read through proper ordering procedures. There might be something that you did not realize could make your next event much easier to plan.

From start to finish, here is how to properly plan your event.

  1. Secure your location

    Whether you're having an event on campus or off, you must work with the appropriate buildings and departments to reserve space. University Catering does not have the ability to reserve rooms and meeting locations for your events. If you need assistance regarding possible venues, please contact us for ideas.

    Be Proactive

    It is your responsibility to:

    1. To ensure proper tables and chairs are available and set-up properly. You may order tables from Transport Services if you are on campus. Please give them plenty of notice. It is a very good idea to request the delivery of tables the morning of or the night before your event, to ensure they are there.
    2. To confirm that your venue is unlocked at a minimum of 1 hour prior to your event start time. University Catering's policy is to have every event set up a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your event start time in order to guarantee a successful event. We appreciate your assistance in being able to deliver this service.

  2. Secure your spot on University Catering's Schedule

    To secure your place in University Catering's Schedule, you must give as much preparation time as possible. All you need to know is the following:

    • Name of Event
    • Date
    • Time
    • Location
    • Type of Event:
      • Meal
      • Break
      • Reception
      • etc.
    • Approximate Number of People
      • Significant changes in count must be communicated 5 business days in advance, and Final Guarantee is due 3 business days in advance, no exceptions, unless they were approved prior by Director of Catering.
    • Possible or Actual Menu is helpful, but not required to get on the schedule

    Be proactive! As soon as you know you will need to order from University Catering, let us know. Catering orders that are placed late will be suject to product and scheduling availability.

    Play it safe! Initial contact with the University Catering Department should be no less than 2 weeks before your event with the menu decided 1 week in advance and final count given to University Catering 3 days prior.

    Add one additional week of lead time per 75 attendees you will be expecting at your event. It is never too early to contact University Catering to discuss your upcoming event(s).

  3. Please double and triple-check your event timeline.

    We work extremely hard to ensure that the food service at your event fits your timing. When scheduling an event with catering, it is imperative that you do not deviate from the start and end time you have provided.

    The majority of our staff members are student employees, who are scheduled according to class and varying availabilities. University Catering is forced to cover the cost of last minute changes in staffing and will charge an additional $10.00 for every half hour an event cleanup is postponed.

    Please plan accordingly and if you have any questions, or would like suggestions about how to avoid additional charges, please contact the University Catering department or the Director of Catering.

To Order

Please visit the order form.