Catering Services

We recommend booking your event at least two weeks prior to your event date. You can explore menus and manage your booking online via Catertrax.

Catering arrangements and menu selections must be confirmed within 7 business days of your event (excluding holidays and weekends).

Phone: (808) 956-2186

Email: catering@hawaii.edu

Location: Campus Center, Room 209 (Please call for an appointment)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on holidays)

Yes. If your event falls on a weekend or a holiday, there is a $75.00 administrative fee and a minimum food and beverage purchase of $500.00.

No. You must reserve the location and equipment separately before planning your catering event

For Campus Center spaces: Contact Campus Center Meetings and Events at (808) 956-2525.

For other locations: Contact the specific facility directly.

We provide eco-friendly disposable ware for all events as a standard. Upgraded chinaware, silverware, and glassware are available for an extra per-person fee.

Tablecloths are included for food and beverage tables only. You can rent extra linens (available in round, rectangle, and napkins) for $1.00 to $8.00 each. Specialty colors can be requested via appointment. Specialty linens available upon request.

Catering Servers: $39.50 per hour (minimum 2 hours).

Overtime Fee: If your event exceeds the agreed-upon timeframe, an extra labor fee of $100.00 per hour (or fraction of an hour) will apply.

Note: Buffet-style functions are staffed with one attendant for every 25 guests and are charged at the hourly staff rate.

No. Due to food safety liability and health regulations, guests may not remove food from the function site. Food must be enjoyed during the allotted event time.

All alcohol must be served by our Sodexo Catering staff (who are ServSafe and HLC trained) and consumed in designated areas. We strictly require ID and will not serve anyone under 21 or anyone under the influence of liquor.

A bartender is required for alcohol service ($45.00/hour, minimum 2 hours). We recommend 1 bartender per 75–100 guests.

Beer & Wine Set-up Fee: $50.00

Full Bar Set-up Fee (with liquor): $75.00

Bar Revenue Requirement: Each bar must hit a minimum beverage revenue of $250.00 per hour. If this minimum isn't met, a bartender fee of $150.00 plus tax per hour will apply instead.

Yes, a 15% service fee is automatically included on all event orders to cover product and service-related costs.

Inside the Campus Center: Free

Outside the Campus Center (on UH Mānoa campus): $25.00

Beyond the campus: Capped at a maximum of $250.00 (based on destination).

Note: Each delivery for a separate meal period (e.g., breakfast, lunch, reception) is charged as a separate delivery fee.

All events must be paid/secured before the event date. We accept University Purchase Orders, authorized departmental accounts, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.

Your final head count is due 7 business days before the event. If a final number isn't provided, we will use your original estimated number as the guaranteed count.

Submit changes by clicking the pink change request button on your digital order form at least 3 business days prior to your event. Changes made after this deadline will incur a fee.

To avoid any penalties or full charges, you must cancel or change attendee numbers at least 3 business days before the event. If you cancel after this window, you will be responsible for any expenses already incurred.