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Catering

If using University funds to pay for catering, you must abide by the University's policies on catering. Cherry and White is the University's preferred caterer and can be ordered online. Note that if you plan on serving alcohol, Cherry and White must secure a temporary liquor license which requires at least 30 days' notice. Their full alcohol policy can be found here. 

If working with a caterer other than Cherry and White, please note:

  • You must submit a catering exception form through the University's Catering Exception system if the cost is over $500 unless
    • Less than $500 is being spent.
    • Food is being picked up from the vendor and distributed by staff or faculty (i.e. snacks purchased from grocery store).
    • Food is delivered but not set up or served (i.e. DoorDash).
  • You must use a vendor that is listed on the Catering Exception Form and they must have a valid certificate of insurance (COI) on file. If they do not, you will need to request this from the vendor and submit it when you are submitting the Catering Exception Form. 
  • CPH Employees Only: If you are hosting an event with only CPH employees and there is a cost associated with the food, you must submit this form and request approval from the Dean.