Official BYU Catering Policy
23 April 2007
BYU Dining Services is the preferred provider of food and beverages for the campus community; however, off-campus caterers may be used, as described in this policy. Off-campus caterers may not provide beverages to university units in violation of the negotiated university beverage contract.
The university oversees all off-campus food vendors desiring to do business with the university, including outside caterers, activity promoters, fund-raising organizations, and groups or individuals associated with for-profit or nonprofit causes. All off-campus food vendors must be pre-approved by the university. BYU Dining Services maintains on its Web site a list of university-approved off-campus caterers and service providers.
Off-campus caterers providing services to university units are responsible for all staffing, equipment, small wares (e.g., serving utensils, thermoses, bowls, linens) and proper food storage, preparation, and holding. Off-campus caterers may not use the facilities, equipment, supplies, or personnel of BYU Dining Services, unless a fee has been negotiated in advance for those services.
The university reserves the right to approve or reject any application or renewal by an off-campus food vendor. Any exception to the approved list of off-campus caterers or service providers must be approved by the director of BYU Dining Services or the assistant administrative vice president for Student Auxiliary Services.
Off-campus groups using university facilities must use BYU Dining Services or BYU Catering.
Approved University Caterers
The university reserves the right to accept or reject any initial application or any renewal.
Current List of Approved Caterers:
| Restaurant | Phone | Catering/Event Coordinator |
| Apple Spice Junction | 224-4666 | Craig Reaveley |
| Blackjack Pizza | 812-2121 | Melissa Mullins |
| Brick Oven | 374-8800 | Brad Koivu |
| Chef's Table | 801-235-9111 | Kent Anderson |
| Culinary Crafts | 225-6575 | Andrea Kilton |
| Costa Vida | 801-373-1876 | Josh Brinkerhoff |
| Domino's Pizza | 801-968-3953 x 16 | Jenny Estrada - Catering Coordinator 801-209-4317(mobile) |
| J Dawgs | 801-373-3294 | Jayson Edwards - Manager/Owner 801-427-4022(mobile) |
| Jason's Deli | 801-655-1150 | Kaylee Phelps or Ryan Alvord (General Manger) |
| Kneaders | 801-812-2200 | Eric Allen 801-830-8353(mobile) |
| Landmark II, Nutritional Food Services | 801-368-7296 | Elaine Porter |
| Lon's Cookin' Shack BBQ | 374-5667 | Lon Allen 801-602-4004 |
| Los Hermanos | 801-318-8456 | Amanda Weishar - Catering Manager |
| Marvellous Catering | 801-374-0879 | Jeannine Marvell 801-374-0879 / Jed Marvell 592-4129 |
| Nina's Original NY Pizzeria & Juice Bar | 801-373-6462 | Nina Marano 917-626-1569(mobile) |
| Papa John's Pizza | 801-356-7272 | Dean Jensen - General Manager |
| Pita Pit, The | 801-356-7482 | Bryan Fife |
| Rib City Grill | 801-492-1744 | Toni Jorgensen - Owner and Catering Manager 801-473-4810 |
| Tucanos Brazilian Grill | 801-224-4774 | Chris King |
FAQs
Why do I need to use a BYU-Approved Caterer?
BYU has a responsibility to manage risk of all activities which take place on campus. Accordingly, the university has determined that the approved caterers meet University standards for liability and other insurance, business license, health department certification and have had regular Utah County Health inspections. It is anticipated that meeting these criteria will safeguard University students, faculty and staff, administration, and guests.
When do I need to use a BYU-Approved Caterer?
Any function where food is offered on campus or purchased with University funds must be through a BYU-Approved Caterer. The only exception is for small functions (less than twenty persons) such as office meetings.
Do I need to use a BYU-Approved Caterer if I’m only ordering pizza for my office?
Office meetings of less than 20 people are exempt from this policy.
What is the University’s Beverage Contract?
The University has contracted with the Coca-Cola Company for exclusive beverage representation on campus which benefits from this contract financially. The contract requires the University to only offer approved Coca-Cola products, stating that, "only Coca Cola Beverages will be sold, distributed, sampled, or otherwise made available on Campus”. All University units and departments are required to abide by this contract whether purchasing beverages through an approved caterer or providing their own beverages for on-campus functions. Beverages for individual consumption are not covered by this contractual agreement.
Will the BYU-Approved Caterer know to follow the Beverage Contract?
Yes. Part of their agreement is to abide by the University’s Beverage Contract. The University asks for your support in notifying BYU Purchasing (801-422-7006) of any issue of non-compliance.
What if I want to use a caterer not on the approved list?
Caterers may be added to the list after appropriate due diligence by BYU departments. To initiate the process please contact the Director of Dining Services at (801) 422-4935. Please plan for at least two weeks for the approval process after BYU receives all required documents from the interested vendor.