Catering
We are eager to help plan your catered event. From an informal morning coffee for five to a banquet for 100, we will work with you to fulfill your needs. We strive to provide you with fine foods and excellent service at a reasonable cost.The Dining Services staff consists of an Executive Chef and a variety of service professionals with years of experience, that can help tailor any event to meet and exceed your specifications.
When planning a catered event on the IU South Bend campus, your first step is to contact the Director of Dining services or Events Specialist:
Steve Rose, Director of Dining Services, swrose@iusb.edu, (574) 520-4341
Maureen Muldoon, Special Events Coordinator, mmuldoon@iusb.edu, (574) 520-5111
The following information will give you a good idea of our menu and services, but it is only a guide. You are not limited to these choices. Our managers and staff are knowledgeable in food and service, and we invite you to challenge us with new ideas.
General Information
Breakfast
Fall Specialty Menu
Hors D’Oeuvres
Spring Specialty Menu
General Information
Guarantee - A firm guarantee of the number of people attending the event must be given to Dining Services three business days prior to the event. Business days are Monday through Friday.
Cancellations - Notification of a catered event cancellation is required 48 hours in advance. The sponsoring organization will incur all costs after that time.
Billing - Charges will be for 100 percent of the guaranteed number or the actual number served, whichever is higher. The organization or department will be billed following the event.
* All invoices and billings will be issued with the sales tax amount.
Available Extras
Additional Information:
Food and beverage carry in/out policy - Food and beverages will not be allowed to be brought in for any contracted catered event. In observance of food, health, and safety regulations, groups are not permitted to take home food left from buffets or served meals.
Returns and pick-ups - In observance of health regulations we are not allowed to take back and credit unused beverages and/or food items. All items left at the time of clean up will be disposed of properly.
Extra labor charges - Events occurring after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekends, and are less than 25 attendees; will incur extra labor charges, depending on these factors:
1) Amount of advance notice.
2) Time and day of event.
3) Size of event (charges will be waived for large events).
