Options to Fit Your Budget
We always love working with student organizations on campus. Whether you are looking for meeting snacks or a full service meal option, we are available to assist you in your next event. For menu options, please view the student order menu below or feel free to contact a member of our team with any additional questions that you may have.
Submit orders at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure availability. Payment and final details should be submitted one week before your event.
Please note: In order to receive student organization pricing, the payment must come directly from a student organization account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to some of the most common questions that we receive.
University Catering has a full menu for student organizations at a discounted rate. This includes, but is not limited to, beverages, appetizers, snack breaks, buffet meals, served dinners, and desserts.
Outside catering is only allowed for cultural or religious purposes, based off of your student organization. Paperwork must be obtained through our sales office in suite 237 of the Iowa Memorial Union or by emailing hsg-catering@uiowa.edu prior to confirming your outside caterer. Please plan ahead - getting a new alternative vendor approved can take up to 4 weeks. Using an alternative vendor from the approved vendor list below will speed up the approval process. Paperwork for approved vendors should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the event.
Approved alternative vendors (valid until dates listed below):
- Masala 3/30/2025
- Oasis Falafel 4/12/2025
- Tabooleh 8/18/2025
- Island Vybz 8/18/2025
- Cachua Cakes 8/22/2025
- Delhicacy 9/30/2025
- I Love FuFu 10/9/2025
- Persis Biryani Indian Grill 1/30/2026
- Sumo Sushi Grilled and Bar 3/27/2026
- Taste of India 1/21/2027
- Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry 2/14/2027
- Blue Elephant Thai Cuisine 3/21/2027
- India Cafe 4/29/2027
- Taj Mahal 10/9/2027
- Peking Buffet 11/22/2027
- Fuji Grill 1/6/2028
- Mama's Kitchen 1/6/2028
- The Halal Guys 1/15/2028
- Hoja 2/28/2028
Once we have collected payment for your event, we are happy to sign off on your EIF form.
If a department is paying for the event, then they are responsible for the standard pricing. Student discounts are only offered to student organizations paying directly out of their student account.
You are welcome to visit the Student Organization Business Office (SOBO) office located in Room 159 of the Iowa Memorial Union to inquire about your budget.
Have additional questions for our team? The best way to get a hold of us is to call or email, in order to set up an appointment. We accept drop-ins for signing off on EIF forms and providing us with payment.