Catering Information
Anderson Dining Services extends to you a most cordial welcome. The dining services management and staff are eager to assist you in making your event a special occasion. The key to a successful event is good planning, and we are here to help. Follow the steps below and we will work together to make sure all of the details are handled.
Call us
The Catering Office is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are closed on select university holidays. The minimum notice for a catered event is five business days, but we recommend that you reserve your event as soon as possible to guarantee the menu and service you want. Call us at (765) 641-4261. A $25.00 administrative fee may be applied to orders placed fewer than five business days before an event.
Plan your menu
The menus on the following pages feature some of our most popular items, but we can arrange menus to suit your needs, themes, budgets, and other requirements.
Guarantee and Cancellations
Shortly after you place your order, we will send you a copy of your event contract for review and signature. A signed contract must be received at least five business days prior to the event and a budget number for all in-house catering must be assigned. To ensure adequate food and staff, a minimum guarantee of attendance must be received five business days before your event. Once guaranteed, the attendance cannot be reduced. If you do not provide a guaranteed attendance, you will be charged the attendance estimated in your contract. If your number exceeds the original number guaranteed, you will be billed for the total number served.
Cancellations will incur a 30% cost if canceled within three days of your event to cover food and labor cost incurred while preparing for the event.
Sales Tax
In accordance to State Tax Bulletin #10, http://www.in.gov/dor/reference/files/sib10.pdf, sales tax will be charged on all events, even organizations with an Indiana sales tax exemption. Meals served to non-profit organizations will be charged sales tax of 7% plus food and beverage tax of 1%.
The exceptions are:
- For student/campus groups, using their budget number.
- Students using their meals for an event.
Payment Methods
A deposit with your signed contract is necessary to confirm your event. We accept cash and checks only. Campus entities and organizations should supply a budget number for confirmation at booking.
Alcohol and Tobacco Policy
Alcoholic beverages and all tobacco products are prohibited on Anderson University’s campus.
Health and Sanitation Guidelines
All unused food remains the property of Anderson Dining Services and cannot be given to your guests at the end of your event. We are unable to provide a credit for uneaten food. Per health code, perishable and potentially hazardous food items will be available to guests for no longer than two hours
Delivery Charge
15% delivery charges apply for any catering delivered outside of the student center. This covers extra labor incurred while packing, unpacking, setting up, and tearing down equipment and food.
