Q. I want to book an event at a regional campus. What is the process for this?
A. You can book an event for a regional campus by contacting the catering office at 330-672-3305 or catering@kent.edu.
Q. To whom do I talk with in the catering office?
A. The team can be reached at 330-672-3305 or catering@kent.edu and are located on the 2nd floor of the Kent Student Center, Kent campus.
Q. I can’t seem to find what I want within my budget.
A. Our posted menu is a guide. Please call a member of our catering team at 330-672-3305 and we can work with our chefs to create a menu that will work for you within your budget.
Q. How do I request catering for my event?
A. You may order online, over the phone, or by meeting in person with the catering team. You can always call the Catering Office at 330-672-3305 to speak with a staff member or email catering@kent.edu. Staff will meet in person to discuss your event and menu needs and answer your questions.
Q. All on-campus events must be catered by University Culinary Services, correct?
A. If University Culinary Services cannot fully meet the expectations of a catering request, the use of an outside vendor may be requested. To make a formal waiver request, submit the Food Refreshment Waiver Request Form. Please refer to Policy 7-12.1 Administrative policy regarding purchasing of goods and/or services, for more information.
The following represent the only standing exceptions to this right of first refusal:
Q. May I use off-campus restaurants for business meals?
A. You may use off-campus restaurants for business meals. We encourage you to support our Kent-area businesses when the appropriate need arises.
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