CATERING

A University index number must be provided when booking your event. If you are an outside group, you must have approval from the sponsoring department and will need to be approved to use their index number. 

Non-Profit organizations must provide a copy of their tax-exempt status PRIOR to the event for waiver of the 6% Pennsylvania state sales tax.

A final guarantee of guest attendance must be provided (5) full business days prior to your event. If we do not receive your final guarantee, we will use the last estimate on record. We may not be able to accommodate any increase/decrease in guest counts after this deadline. If accommodations are made it may result in additional charges.

If the University unexpectedly closes, your event will be cancelled at no charge. 

If the University has a 2-hour delayed opening and your event falls within that time slot, your event will be cancelled at no charge.

Casual Catered Service can be delivered to your meeting room, classroom, or office. Complimentary delivery service is available for Casual Catered Service.  Casual Catered Service requesting hot food, requires an attendant; the attendant fee is the responsibility of the customer. All items are served on disposable ware. Catering reserves the right to add attendants to any casual catered service based off the food selections and/or number of guests.

Custom Catered Service can be arranged with our catering coordinators. Any Custom Catered Service requesting tables, linens, flowers, set up or clean up will be charged a 20% service fee. Custom Catered Service requesting hot food, requires an attendant; the attendant fee is the responsibility of the customer. Catering reserves the right to add attendants to any Custom Catered Service based off the food selections and/or number of guests.

Full Catered Service menus are priced for service in the Connelly Center. Full Catered Service requires an attendant; the attendant fee is the responsibility of the customer. Floral arrangements, and upscale linen can be arranged with our catering coordinators at an additional charge for your event.

Staffing needs are based on the number of guests, menu, logistics of space and style of service. Catering reserves the right to make changes based on type of event and availability. Five hours minimum for ALL staff. Events exceeding five hours will incur an additional $25 per staff member.

Any event taking place outside of the Connelly Center may incur additional charges. All events taking place in the President's Lounge require an attendant whose fee is the responsibility of the customer.

NO gratuity is charged or necessary.  

Staffing Costs