If Campus Dining Services is not utilized for providing food services for an approved budget unit function, then external caterers or other providers must meet prescribed insurance levels if food services provided on the SLU campus. If cost over $1,000 up to $5,000, at least (3) telephone or fax bids are required to be solicited for the food purchases. This requirement applies to food purchases to be provided on or off University premises. Click on Request for Special Meals for information on soliciting necessary approval concerning faculty/staff situations requiring food/meals.

If a student organization or departmental unit intends to have an activity or make a purchase involving preparation of food by the student organization, department unit, or a donor, then click on Food Policy & Procedure for necessary approval of food related activity or purchase.