Rutgers Catering services are currently available and with continued services offered throughout the fall & spring semesters.
Our services have been modified per the CDC Guidelines and you can contact Susan DiMaio via email at sdimaio@dining.rutgers.edu or call the catering office at 848-932-8044 to confirm our delivery hours, present any questions or to contract our services.
Pricing and availability of items are subject to change. Please contact a catering representative for the most up to date information.
Contact Us
Susan DiMaio – Rutgers University Catering Manager
848.932.8044
sdimaio@dining.rutgers.edu
Kenneth Budrow – Assistant Catering Manager
848.932.8044
kbudrow@dining.rutgers.edu
Jessica Brito- Administrative Assistant- Catering & Special Events
Testimonials
I wanted to make sure I reached out to you to let you know that once again, you made our annual welcome reception a GREAT success. Thanks to the always delicious food, and Jaime and her incredible staff, the event went off without a hitch. I want you to know that the hard work and professionalism displayed by everyone in Catering made my job and the party a complete pleasure. Your staff goes above and beyond and always does so with smiles and grace. Thank you and thank everyone! I make the phone call, and YOU make the magic.
I appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication and want to make sure they are recognized. Without them, it would not be possible!
Adrianne Peterpaul
Assistant to Department Chair
Senior Department Administrator
Department of English
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- How to Place a Catering Request
When calling for catering services, please have the following information available:
- Event Day/Date
- Event Start & End Time
- Event Building & Room Location (Brower Commons, Busch Dining Hall, Livingston Commons, Neilson Dining Hall)
- Event Contact Name, Phone & Fax Number, Email information
- Department Billing Information
- Title of event
- Service Style (classroom seating, square table of 8, auditorium seating, buffet, reception etc)
- Guaranteed Minimum Guest Count (This is the minimum number of guests you will be billed for. Should the actual guest count increase, the post event – final billing will reflect the appropriate charges.)
- Preferred Payment Method (RIAS, Student Voucher, Check, Visa or Master Card, Amex)
Once you receive a contract, confirmation letter or proposal outlining the information provided, please review all information and contact the catering representative if there are any discrepancies.
*For the safety of our clients, Rutgers University Catering is prohibited from providing any food service in conjunction with food items from any other source.
Catering Offices:
Busch Campus:
Busch Dining Hall
848-932-8044
Map & Directions- Guidelines
- Full payment is required prior to event execution
- Room charges may apply when booking dining service venues.
- Wait staff are mandatory when ordering hot food
All services priced in this menu are offered as self serve buffets with paper tablecloths for buffet tables, paper supplies and plasticware, unless otherwise noted.
Additional services including servers, linens, china and glassware are available upon request and with additional costs. As mandated by the university, any event held on campus property, that has hot food with chafing pans and open flame must have a Dining Services wait staff. Servers are $25.00 per hour during regular business hours and $30.00 per hour beyond normal business hours.
Catering Menu
Additional Information
- Contract Changes
To avoid late fees, additions, deletions or other changes must be made at least three business days prior to the event date. Changes, other than cancellations, cannot be guaranteed without the proper notice.
- Non University Customers
Non University Customers are required to provide a deposit of to secure catering services with the final payment required seven business days prior to event execution. All monies are fully refundable within 10 days of the event, after which time you will be assessed a service fee and responsibility for any cost of goods/services incurred up to that point.
Payment will be accepted through the following methods:
- Master Card/Visa
- Bank Check or Money Order
- Additional Services
Rutgers University Catering is dedicated to making your event planning a stress free experience. Flower arrangements, specialty linens, rental equipment and decorations are available and priced accordingly.
- Excess Food
Rutgers, The State University prohibits catering clients from taking excess food items from any event. Items purchased for customer pickups or self-service events (bulk or trays purchased) are the property of the customer. Any leftover items may not be returned to Rutgers University Catering for credit.
- Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of contracted services with Rutgers University Catering due to university closure or inclement weather will not incur a cancellation fee. Please contact a catering representative at your earliest convenience and we will gladly reschedule your event.
Event cancellations not related to emergency or university closure, require 3 business days notice to avoid applicable late cancellation fees which may include but are not limited to, the cost of purchased food items and supplies ordered for your event.
- Alcoholic Beverage Policy
Rutgers University Catering does not supply alcohol. We provide the bar setup with cups, Ice, soft drinks and a bartender, however we rely on the client to supply the alcohol. Rutgers Catering will not store beverages. If a client fails to remove beverages at the end of an event, catering will dispose of the items.
- University Emergency Closing
In the event the university closes due to inclement weather or emergency, the client will only be responsible for outside services purchased on their behalf by Rutgers University Catering.
