Catering Services

Catering Services are defined as food prepared and served at a University sponsored event by an outside business.

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Insurance requirements – A certificate of insurance from the caterer is required regardless of the event location.  Liquor liability should be included on the insurance certificate if alcohol is being served.

Columbia

Events totaling less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition. Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement, if an approved caterer is not used.  Written agreements for catering events held on MU campus require review and approval by UM Procurement PRIOR to the event. Written agreements for catering events held off campus should be reviewed by the campus business office. 

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Contracts or agreements that require review and signature MUST be sent to Sourcing Contact at least 14 days prior to the event.  Departments must contact vendors and obtain a quote for their event. Departments may use their One Card for payment if the cost is within their transaction limits.  If the catering is over $5,000, a non-catalog requisition will need to be submitted prior to the event.  Catering over $10,000 will require competitive bidding if a contracted supplier is not used.

Kansas City

Kansas City specific information related to catering can be found HERE.

Rolla

Missouri S&T specific information related to Chartwells can be found HERE.

St. Louis

St. Louis specific information related to Sodexo can be found HERE.