Conference Dining & Catering

Meals are an important component to any conference or event. Here at Oregon State University we are proud of our award winning culinary team who blend the practical concerns of food safety and nutrition with the esthetic demand for quality and variety in all of our meals.

We provide clean, inviting, and well-lit dining facilities that are conveniently located near each of our residence halls. We offer fast, friendly service in cafeteria or food court style design that offers flexibility for our guests.

Conference Meal Plans Available Year-Round 

Meal plan cards are available year-round to conference groups staying on and off-campus. Groups may choose to provide either declining balance plans (similar to a debit card) with the beginning balance set by the conference sponsor, or increasing balance plans (similar to a credit card) with no spending limit. Meal plans may be used at any of our dining facilities including UHDS convenience stores and coffee shops.

Summer 2013 Conference Meal Plans

• Flexible options that combine dining center meal plans, catering, and off-campus meals to accommodate conference schedules
• Set meal rates with cafeteria and made to order meals at our three dining centers
• Pre-arranged meal cards record the total meals eaten or purchased
• Convenient billing/invoicing can be added to your conference housing bill
• Ample seating available
• Staggered meal times for efficient service to large conference groups
• Fresh meat, vegetarian, and vegan food selections, made to order to satisfy guests' tastes and preferences.
• Dietitian services available to help assist with special dietary considerations in UHDS dining center.

Conference groups will be assigned a dining center based upon availability and location. We offer standard meal times in order to accommodate several conference groups during each meal.  We are able to schedule special dining hours with at least three weeks prior notice.

OSU Catering Services

With the expertise of our OSU Catering staff, we can help you plan a wide range of beverage and food service menu items, from refreshment breaks to barbecues and elegant luncheons or evening banquets. Boxed meals and specialty desserts are also available from OSU Catering, the official catering service for campus residential and dining facilities. OSU Catering is also approved to cater any event in the LaSells Stewart Center, the CH2M HILL Alumni Center, the Memorial Union, and other facilities throughout the campus and surrounding communities.

Catered meals are invoiced separately from your meal plan package at the catering rate and can be added to your Residential Conferences summary bill.

Please contact OSU Catering directly at 541-737-1600 to discuss your catered event.