OSU Catering > Policies

Menu Selection

Designing a menu for your event can be done with the OSU Catering coordinators at (541) 737-1600. Menus chosen less than 14 days in advance are subject to availability.

Guaranteed Numbers

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. Charges will be based on the guaranteed number or actual number served, whichever is greater.

Service Costs

Catering prices for served breakfasts and lunches are based on a service time of one hour and thirty minutes. Served dinners and receptions are based on two hours of service. If a speaker or program is part of your event, please arrange with OSU Catering to have the event staffed to the conclusion of your program. We are happy to extend the service time for an additional charge of $12 per hour per server.

Cancellations

Cancellations received within three business days of the event may be charged up to 80% of the bill. Cancellations less than 48 hours of the event will be billed at 100%.

Minimum Charges

For events scheduled at campus facilities other than Arnold Center, the minimum order is $25 plus a $10 delivery fee, Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm. For events from 6pm on during the week the minimum order is $50 plus the $10 delivery fee. Weekends and official holidays there is a $75 minimum and a $20 delivery fee.

Placing an order within three business days of event date

There will be a fee of 10% of the total bill charged to your order.

China Service

The price for china will start at $1.50 per person depending on the event and location. Please call for a quote for your event.

Alcohol Polices

Oregon State University Catering provides high quality food and professional service to all of our customers. Food is our number one focus, while beer and wine are served only 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 events, no guests under the age of 21 will be present.
• 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.
• 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. An event that runs over 2 hours will be charged $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.

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.