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Please call 541-737-1600 or e-mail universitycatering@oregonstate.edu for help designing a menu for your event. Menus chosen less than 14 days in advance are subject to availability.
To provide the highest quality service, we ask that you provide a guaranteed number of guests who will be served at the event.
The guaranteed number must be finalized with our office three business days prior to the event. An earlier date will be required for groups with more than 100 guests or with special menus. Charges will be based on the guaranteed number or actual number served, whichever is greater. Any number increase within the three business days will be subject to a 10% price increase.
Due to food safety issues, all leftover foods remain the property of OSU Catering and may not be taken from the event. We make every effort to donate leftover foods to the Linn Benton Food Share.
With the rapidly increasing cost of labor we are implementing a labor fee on new orders as of January 6, 2020.
Category 1 clients will be charged a 5% labor fee on the total bill, excluding delivery.
This fee can be avoided by meeting certain requirementsCategory 2 clients will be charged a 10% labor fee on the total bill, excluding delivery.
There are two categories that our clients fall into.
University CommunityFunded through the University (student fee, E&G, auxiliary)
Funded through OSU Foundation or Alumni Association
A Recognized Student Organization (RSO)
External CommunityCommercial businesses, regional and national organizations and agencies Individuals hosting a social event, not directly connected to the operation of the University
If you are a part of the University Community Category and meet ALL of the following requirements we will waive the 5% labor fee:
At least 10 calendar days prior to event (i.e. the 12th for event on 22nd)
Order is placed
Menu is finalized
We would suggest starting at least 2 weeks out to meet this deadline depending on the complexity of your event, and at least a month prior for custom menus, or budget considerations.
At least 3 business days prior to the day of the event by noon (i.e. Tuesday for a Friday or weekend event)
Guarantee numbers are provided
Food quantity adjustments are provided
Catering prices for breakfasts and lunches are based on a service time of one hour and thirty minutes. Dinners and receptions are based on two hours of service. We are happy to extend the service time for an additional charge of $20 per hour per server. The number of servers depends on the type of service required at the event and is determined by OSU Catering.
Cancellations will be accepted as late as 5 p.m. three business days prior to the event. Any cancellations received after 5 p.m. three business days before the event may be charged 80% of the contract amount. Additionally, any cancellations received after 5 p.m. two days prior to the event may be charged 100% of the contract amount.
For events scheduled at campus facilities, the minimum order is $25 plus a $15 delivery fee, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For events starting or ending at or later than 6 p.m. during the week the minimum order is $50 plus the $15 delivery fee. On weekends and official holidays there is a $75 minimum and a $25 delivery fee.
Placing an Order within Three Business Days of Event Date
For events placed within three business days of the event, there will be an additional fee of 10% of the total bill charged to your order or $20, whichever is greater.
Compostable products are included with the listed menu price (please contact Campus Recycling for your composting and recycling needs at 541-737-2856).
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide serving tables. OSU Catering will provide linen tablecloths for the buffet serving tables.
If tablecloths are desired for seating tables there will be additional charges.
If the customer needs assistance in acquiring tables contact us at 541-737-1600, and one of our customer service representatives can help.
The room or facility must be unlocked 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
The replacement value for any lost or damaged equipment will be charged to the customer and will be included within the final bill.
An additional delivery fee will be incurred if OSU Catering must make an unscheduled return trip due to locked rooms, meetings running late, or for any other reason.
Events scheduled at the Memorial Union and Philomath Scout Lodge will incur an additional 5% facility fee on the total invoice.
Events scheduled at the La Sells Stewart Center, CH2M Hill Alumni Center and VUE will incur an additional 10% facility fee on the total invoice.
Oregon State University Catering provides high quality food and professional service to all of our customers. Food is our number one focus; however beer and wine are served to complement the menu items chosen by our customers.
Alcohol is served in a responsible manner by trained and knowledgeable staff. OSU Catering values a safe and responsible atmosphere where customers may choose to consume beer and wine. We offer a variety of microbrews and a selection of Oregon wines. Glassware is available for an additional charge.
The following requirements must be met for OSU Catering to provide alcohol service:
Only beer and wine will be served. No hard alcohol.
For university functions, or events held on the OSU campus, the client must register the event with Risk Management at least three weeks prior to the event. If help is desired with this process please contact OSU Catering within the set timeframe.
OSU Catering reserves the right to refuse alcohol service to any person.
Food must be included in all alcohol orders. The Catering Manager must approve the menu and quantity of both food and alcohol.
Alcohol will not be available until food is served.
Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for guests at all times during the event.
Alcohol service will end 30 minutes prior to the conclusion of the event.
Alcohol consumption is limited to the immediate premises where alcohol is being served.
OSU Catering charges a $50 fee for the OLCC license and includes all required alcohol service forms.
Hosted Bars: The client pays for all beverages for the duration of the event. All the beverages are billed by a consumption basis. Bartenders will be charged at $25 per hour per server.
The client has the option of supplying their own beer or wine and will be charged $25 per server per hour for length of their event, as well as a corking fee based on consumption.
Alcohol must be delivered to OSU Catering at least the day prior to the event and will be returned (at earliest) the day following the event. Please work with OSU Catering to establish proper delivery and pick up times.
No-Host / Cash Bar: Guests purchase beverages at a no host bar. There is a $50 per hour minimum revenue requirement per each 50 guests. If the minimum requirement is not fulfilled, the client will be charged the difference. For cash bars, OSU Catering must supply the alcohol for sale.
Served buffets can be arranged and are recommended for larger events or multiple entrée choices.
Table side service for meals is $ 2.00 per guaranteed person.
Extended service (including additional setup, cleanup, or extended event labor) will be billed at $20.00 per hour
Cake cutting fee is $0.50 per guest for an outside venders cake (minimum 50 guests).
Corking fees are $5 for each bottle of wine, $1 for each bottle of beer, and $25 for each keg.
Oregon State University Catering does not charge any type of gratuity.
China: based on number of table settings required. These charges are for OSU Catering china. If a different china pattern is desired other charges may incur.
Breakfast: $ 2.75 per person
Lunch: $ 2.75 per person
Dinner: $ 3.00 per person
Reception: $ 1.75 per person
Bar glassware: $ .50 cents per person
Bamboo: $ .75 cents per person
Reflections Plastic Silverware: $ .25 cents per person
Tables: $10.00 each
Linen table cloths: $ 7.00 each
Linen napkins $ 1.00 each
We can work with several local vendors to assist you with your equipment, floral, and various rental needs.
NOTE: Selections and prices are subject to change without notice. Please confirm pricing prior to event.
