All catered functions on Campus must use the University’s on-campus food service provider, an Approved Caterer or, under certain conditions as defined in sub-section d, a University department can self-cater an Event. Exceptions may be granted with prior written approval from the Director of Food and Beverage Services, Office of Business Services.

The University has a responsibility to manage the risks associated with all activities that take place on campus. Accordingly, the University has determined that the approved caterers meet standards for liability and other business insurance, business license, health department certification, and have had regular State Health inspections. It is anticipated that meeting these criteria will safeguard University students, faculty, staff, administration, and guests.

Caterers may be added to the approved list after appropriate due diligence by Business Services. For more information on the process please contact (352) 392-0306.

Yes. Please view the policy for Food and Beverage Services.  For any questions, please contact Business Services by calling (352) 392-0306 or emailing catering@bsd.ufl.edu. 

A purchase order is recommended, but invoices may also be paid unencumbered. Click on the following link for more details about the invoice approval process within myUF MarketPlace: https://businessservices.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Catering1.pdf.

The University has a contract with PepsiCo for exclusive beverage pouring and representation rights on campus. The contract requires the University to only offer Pepsi products. The only other exceptions to this policy are milk products, freshly brewed coffee or tea and poured water (if offering in bottle form, it should be a Pepsi product). All University units and departments are required to abide by this contract when purchasing beverages through an approved caterer.

Yes. Part of their agreement is to accept and abide by the University’s Beverage Contract. The University asks for your support in notifying Business Services of any non-compliance by calling (352) 392-0306 or emailing catering@bsd.ufl.edu.

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Any function on campus where food and/or beverages are offered and purchased with University funds, and utilizing a mobile food vendor, must use a University of Florida approved mobile food vendor.

The University has a responsibility to manage the risks associated with all activities that take place on campus. Accordingly, the University has determined that the approved mobile food vendors must meet standards for liability and other business insurance, business licensing, health department certification, and regular State Health inspections. It is anticipated that meeting this criteria will safeguard University students, faculty, staff, administration, and guests.

Mobile food vendors may be added to the approved list after appropriate due diligence by Business Services. For more information on the process, please contact 352.392.0306 or email catering@bsd.ufl.edu.

No, you may not have your guests pay for their own individual food purchases. You may bring a mobile food vendor to your event to supplement and support your event just like you would purchase catered food to support your event.

Yes, most mobile food vendors require a minimum fee to cover their overhead and expenses in bringing their service to campus. Minimums vary from vendor to vendor. Please contact Matt Mueller from Business Services at 352.392.0306 or email catering@bsd.ufl.edu for minimum fee requirements for particular approved vendors.

The University has a contract with PepsiCo for exclusive beverage pouring and representation rights on campus. The contract requires the University to only offer Pepsi products. The only other exception to this policy are milk products, freshly brewed coffee or tea, and poured water (if offering in a bottle form, it should be a Pepsi product). All University units and departments are required to abide by this contract when purchasing beverages through an approved caterer.

Yes. Part of their agreement is to accept and abide by the University’s Beverage Contract. The University asks for your support in notifying Business Services of any non-compliance by calling 352.392.0306.

Yes. Part of their agreement is to accept and abide by the University’s sustainability initiative through the use of compostable packaging. The University asks for your support in notifying Business Services of any non-compliance by calling 352.392.0306 or emailing catering@bsd.ufl.edu.