Catering

Forms: Food Waiver Request | Temporary Food Establishment Permit | Approved Caterers List

Arizona State University departments and registered student organizations must use authorized catering service for on-campus events. Due to liability issues it is imperative that individuals representing ASU through university functions insure that all risk management concerns are addressed by securing approved catering services as outlined in the following information.

Events Held in the Memorial Union
MU Catering must be used for food and/or beverage service for an event hosted in the MU. For more information or menu options please call (480) 965-6508 or stop by their office located on the main level of the MU behind the Information Desk. Food may also be purchased at any of the dining venues in the MU or ordered from Domino's Pizza (903 S. Rural Rd. location at 480-968-5555) for events held within the building.

Other ASU Campuses
For catering services at the other ASU campuses please select from the following locations:



Donated Food or Special Menu Item
If an ASU department or registered student organization expect to receive food donations or require a special menu item that cannot be provided by MU Catering or from the Approved Caterer List (per vendor evaluation), a Food Waiver Request must be submitted to:

ASU Memorial Union Business Office
Room #M182, Mail Code: 0901
Phone: 480-965-5310 | Fax: 480-965-6712

Please forward Food Waiver Request a minimum of 14 days prior to the event date. ASU representatives will review the request for final approval. Your event cannot take place without an approved Food Waiver Request which must be displayed at the event.

Food Waiver Request
A Food Waiver Request must be submitted for the following instances:

  • If using a caterer from the Approved Caterer List Adobe Pdf
  • Donated food/beverage products will be at your event
  • Special Menu items that cannot be provided by MU Catering or Approved Caterer List Adobe Pdf
  • Giveaways of food/beverage items at your event


Temporary Food Establishment Permit
A Temporary Food Establishment Permit must be completed when a group hires a caterer for an event which is open to the general public by invitation or advertisement. A $70 fee is due when the application is submitted to Campus Health Services at minimum for 14 days prior to the event date. Please call 480-965-6853 with any questions.

Please note: To secure your catering request please use authorized caterers for all other catering events on University property. A vendor permit must accompany the Food Waiver Request when supplemental caterers are authorized for on-campus events. In addition, you need to comply with the University insurance requirements when preparing and serving donated foods for special events.

Last updated: March 2, 2009 by Memorial Union WebTeam