To ensure the health and safety of all, only caterers that can provide a copy of their NYS Health Department Permit as well as a W-9 form listing their EIN# for payment may be used for campus events, meetings, or functions. Organizations must also store and serve the catered food following all NYS Health and Safety Guidelines. Organizations can borrow serving and holding supplies from USG (contact the USG Program Coordinator at least a month prior to the scheduled and approved event). If organization needs to purchase some supplies for the proper serving and holding of the catered food, follow the instructions for How to Buy Goods or Services.
Making Your Own Meals?
Due to the concern for health and safety, public “potluck” dinners and other events where members and visitors prepare food will not be approved by USG. A club can hold a "members only" event of this sort, but that event cannot be advertised or made open to the public.
