Guidelines & Details

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 selected 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 applies to orders placed fewer than three business days before an event.

Choose your location
Anderson University has a perfect location for almost any kind of event. The first step in planning your event is to select and reserve space. Reardon Auditorium (765) 641-4144 and the Olt Student Center (765-641-4261) offer facilities and services on a space-available basis. Additional locations include lawn areas, athletic fields, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, patios, foyers, and offices. Reservations for these areas may be made by contacting Reardon Auditorium directly. Off campus catering is also available.

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, changes and signature. We must receive your signed contract at least Five business days prior to the event and budget number for all in house catering.

To assure adequate food and staff, a minimum guarantee of attendance must be received by 9:00 a.m. Four business days before your event. This is the minimum number of guests for which you will be charged. Once guaranteed, the attendance cannot be reduced. If you do not provide a guaranteed attendance, you will be charged for the attendance estimated in your contract. If your number exceeds the original number guaranteed, you will be billed for the total number served. For children age three and under, there is no charge. Children ages four thru twelve will be charged at one-half the cost of the meal.

Sales Tax
Due to changes State Tax Bulletin #10, sales tax will be charged on all events, even organizations with an Indiana sales tax exemption. Meals served to non-profit orgs 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 Policy
Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited on Anderson University’s campus.

Unused Food
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.

Missing Equipment
You are responsible for the safekeeping of all catering equipment dropped off at your event. Any lost or damaged equipment will result in additional charges. Additional charges may also result if equipment is not available at the designated pick-up time.

Tables and Chairs
Anderson Dining Services does not supply tables and chairs for events outside of the Olt Student Center. You may make arrangements for this service with Reardon Auditorium (765-641-4142). Anderson Dining Services can make suggestions for the rental of sound equipment, tents, staging, and lighting however, we do not make arrangements for such equipment.

Linens and Tableware
Anderson Dining Services includes linen for all food and beverage buffets. Pricing on events in Olt Student Center will include service on china unless otherwise noted. Quality “Green” disposable wear will be used for events outside Olt Student Center.  Linens, napkins, skirting, china, glassware, and flatware are available for an additional charge.  We can provide buffet floral arrangements, table centerpieces, and theme party decorations for an additional charge.

Off-Campus Groups
A 50% deposit must accompany your signed contract. Full payment is expected the day before your event.

Pricing and Availability
Pricing is based on groups of 50 or more and for events occurring during normal business hours. Additional charges may be applied for smaller groups, events outside of normal hours or events lasting more than two hours.

All prices are subject to change. Due to seasonality, certain items may not be available. Departments of Anderson University, registered student organizations, and all other student related events will receive a 10% discount for any events held in the Olt Student Center. Discounts are not available for events held outside of the Olt Student Center.