Questions?

We are excited to work with you to make your event special! If you have general questions about our offerings and can't find the answer on our site, please reach out. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).

Since we’re frequently working at events across campus, we recommend scheduling an appointment before stopping by our office for a meeting to ensure your sales coordinator is available.

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Phone

319-335-3116
319-335-2925 (after 5 p.m.)

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Address

237 Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City, IA 52242

Our Team

Get to know our team

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Our values

Your perfect event starts with University Catering—where fresh ingredients and personal touches turn your vision into reality.

Creativity

For us, food isn’t just something you eat—it’s a creative experience. We’re proud to craft flavorful, high-quality culinary experiences that meet your needs.

Community

As part of the University of Iowa, we’re proud to serve the community that drives us forward. You are the reason we put our heart into our service.

 

 

Customer service

The success of each event is what drives our team each day. We believe no two events are the same and we’re committed to creating a unique experience for each guest.

Commitment

Our promise is to exceed your expectations for your event. We focus on what really matters so that we can be a partner you can truly rely on.

Catering Team

Jonna Eiffert

Jonna Eiffert

Title/Position
Assistant director, University Catering
Crystal Sherman

Crystal Sherman

Title/Position
Sales coordinator
Rachel Wardenburg

Rachel Wardenburg

Title/Position
Sales coordinator
Lymari Ames

Lymari Ames

Title/Position
Sales coordinator
Monica Reardon

Monica Reardon

Title/Position
Administrative services coordinator
Krasi Tsonev

Krasi Tsonev

Title/Position
Hancher banquet supervisor
Alejandro Diaz

Alejandro Diaz

Title/Position
Operations manager
Reagan Watkins

Reagan Watkins

Title/Position
Banquet supervisor
Julia Zhao

Julia Zhao

Title/Position
Banquet supervisor
Owen Christensen

Owen Christensen

Title/Position
Banquet supervisor

Culinary Team

Mark Grulke

Mark (Gunner) Grulke

Title/Position
Banquet and Catering Chef
Robert Eric Batten

Eric (Robert) Batten

Title/Position
Production Chef
William Swire

William Swire

Title/Position
Banquet Chef
Braeden Dahlstrom

Braden Dahlstrom

Title/Position
Sous Chef