Catering for your event at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ
Whether you are planning a small meeting, a conference, a reception or a large celebration, catering can be tailored to complement your event and create a welcoming experience for your guests.
The Events and Reservations Office (BER) coordinates all catering for events taking place at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ, in partnership with Café Urban, operated by The Urban Element, our exclusive on-campus catering provider.
All catering orders for campus events are coordinated through the BER as part of the overall event planning process.
Catering Coordination
Catering is coordinated as part of your overall event rather than as a separate service.
Your BER event coordinator can help determine the most appropriate menu, quantities, service style, timing, room set-up and staffing requirements based on the type of event you are planning.
For receptions or events requiring additional service, catering staff can also be arranged. Events where alcohol is served require Smart Serve-certified staff.
Dietary requirements
A variety of menu options are available to help accommodate different dietary needs. Dietary requirements should be identified during the planning process so that the BER can work with the kitchen to determine appropriate options.
Final dietary requirements are required with the confirmed guest count seven days before the event, and some specialized requests may require alternative arrangements or additional charges.
Planning your menu
We recommend discussing catering early in the event planning process. This gives our team the opportunity to help you select a service style that works well with your event schedule, space, number of guests and budget.
Menus and service options vary depending on group size, with minimum quantities applying to certain packages. For example, the current menu includes options designed for smaller meetings as well as buffet and barbecue services for groups of 20 or more.
Final guest counts and catering details must be confirmed at least seven days before the event. Requests received after this deadline are subject to availability and may incur additional fees.
Explore our catering menu
Our current catering menu provides a selection of breakfast, break, lunch, dinner, reception, dessert and beverage options to help you begin planning your event. Also note that we are able to offer custom off-menu items upon request.
From coffee breaks to full-service events
Our catering services can support a wide variety of events, from simple refreshments to more substantial meals and receptions.
Depending on your event, options can include:
- Breakfasts and morning meetings – coffee and tea service, pastries, fruit and complete breakfast packages
- Coffee breaks and refreshments – beverages, baked goods, fruit and light snacks
- Lunches and meetings – sandwiches, wraps, salads, pizza and hot buffet options
- Conferences and larger gatherings – breakfast, breaks, lunches and other food service coordinated around your event schedule
- Receptions and networking events – grazing platters, charcuterie, cheeses, cocktail sandwiches, canapés and desserts
- Dinners and special events – hot buffet menus and accompanying beverage service
- Outdoor events – barbecue options for larger groups, weather permitting
- Beverage service – locally sourced coffee and tea, soft drinks, sparkling beverages and other options
- Licensed events – beer and wine service for eligible events, with appropriate staffing and service requirements
The current catering menu offers options across each of these service styles, allowing the BER to support everything from a small working meeting to a larger reception or institutional event.
