Event Catering and Dining

All catering services provided outside of the Student Union Building and Stueckle Sky Center are considered deliveries and must exceed $150 per order in sales. Delivery orders that do not meet this minimum will incur an additional fee equal to the difference between the total cost of the order and the minimum sales requirement. Additional delivery fees shall apply.

All bar services must meet a $200 sales minimum. Standard alcohol permitting and bar set-up fees shall apply.

Your final, guaranteed headcount for catering services is due by 10:00 a.m., seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled event. The final guaranteed headcount will be confirmed in writing and is not subject to reduction after the deadline. See Changes and Cancellations section of these guidelines for more information.

A delivery service fee will apply to all catering orders outside of the Stueckle Sky Center and the Student Union Building. The service fee covers operational costs and overhead including but not limited to repair and replacement of catering serveware and equipment, vehicles, linens, china, glassware, flatware, and catering displays. The service fee is set according to a flat rate or the percentage of the total value of the catering order prior to discount, whichever is greater.

• Main Campus – 10% Service Fee
• Yanke Research Park and Downtown Campus Locations – 20% Service Fee

Boise State Craved + Crafted will add a service charge, per the table below, plus current Idaho state sales tax, to applicable food and beverage service. All service charges are not subject to Idaho state sales tax.

University Department or Organization and Community Member or Organization – 18% Service Charge

If catering services are provided to entities and individuals outside the University, there is a possibility of charging sales tax even if hosted by the University.

If catering services are provided to external entities, sales tax will be collected if the entity is not sales tax exempt. Please provide ST-101 if your organization is sales tax exempted.

Standard Service provided for 18%. Eighteen percent of the food and beverage bill will be charged to all catered events.  This gratuity is shared between all of the service and culinary team members.

If you’re planning to host a meeting or event on campus, Boise State dining offers the flexibility to collaborate with a 3rd Party Caterer to handle food and beverages.

External Catering

Delivery service includes delivery of the catered food and/or beverage order, disposable serve ware, and disposable utensils to your requested campus location by catering personnel. Reserving parties are responsible for setup and presentation. Delivery service does not include ongoing catering service, personnel, linens, or temperature control elements. Food and/or beverages will be delivered at temperatures consistent with food safety requirements and should be consumed or discarded within three hours of delivery. Following the event, the reserving party is responsible for the cleanup and disposal of all disposable serve ware, disposable utensils, and leftover food. Cleaning fees may apply.

Pick-Up Service includes preassembly of the catered food and/or beverage order for pick-up by the reserving party from the Student Union Building Jordan Ballroom Servery. Food and/or beverages and disposable ware come assembled and packed. Orders will be available for pickup at a predetermined time confirmed by your catering sales coordinator. Pick-up service does not include set up or other ongoing catering services, personnel, linens, serve ware, or temperature control elements. Reserving parties are responsible for transportation, setup, presentation, and cleanup. Linens may be requested for a fee per linen. Food and/or beverages will be ready for pick-up at temperatures consistent with food safety requirements and should be consumed or discarded within three hours of pickup. Following the event, the reserving party is responsible for cleanup. Cleaning fees may apply. Pick-up service is not available at the Stueckle Sky Center.

Full Service includes catering staff delivery, setup, staffing throughout the event, and cleanup of the catered food and/or beverage order per the details of your confirmed reservation. Standard staffing ratios are detailed in the Personnel Services section of these guidelines. Non-disposable serve ware and temperature control elements for food and/or beverage are provided and monitored throughout the event by catering staff.