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 14 business 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.
• If submitting a Catering Exception form to the University, you must use a vendor that is listed on their online form and theythat vendor must have a valid certificate of insurance (COI) on file. If they do not have a valid COI or you are using a vendor tahtthat is not listed, you will need to request a COI rom the vendor and submit it when you completing the Catering Exception Form. 
• A University Catering Exception request is not required if less than $500 is being spent andand: 
  
  • 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 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.

When ordering catering for an event, keep your location in mind. You may need to submit a Facilities work order to request additional trash / recycling receptacles.receptacles or tables. 

CPH Employees Only: If you are hosting an event with only CPH employees only and you are using University funds to pay for the food, you must submit this form and request additional approval from the Dean.