WSU Purchasing works with a variety of caterers and retail food stores in the Metro Detroit area to obtain special pricing for University faculty, staff, students, and guests of the University.Some of the policies you should be aware of related to use of caterers and or to the use of funds can be found at 

• Waiver request for food EXCEEDING $1,000. (food at events costing less than $1,000 does not require a waiver)
• Expense Guidelines - APPM Sections 1.3.1

On Campus Preferred Caterer

Wayne State Catering
Whether it's a continental breakfast for an early morning meeting or a complete dinner reception, Wayne State Catering offers a variety of options to meet your event's needs. The Wayne State Catering office is located on the first floor of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center

WSU Catering (Catertrax)

Other On Campus Food Locations

Other food providers who are on Wayne State's main campus are approved as to their licensing and health inspections and are also preferred vendors.  Click here for the current list of on campus retail / https://studentcenter.wayne.edu/reservations/food-service  

Off Campus Caterers

For use of an Off Campus Caterer, you must work with Student Reservations to identify or vet a vendor, and must follow the guidelines above.  Visit Catering and food service on the Dean of Student's website to learn about your options and specific policies.

Insurance Guidelines for Catered Events

The following rules/guidelines indicate when a Certificate of Insurance is required for the event.

1. If a caterer is coming onto our campus property to prepare and serve food, or have prepared the food off-campus, but are coming onto campus to set up dining service and serve the food, a certificate of insurance (C of I) is required from the caterer.
2. If a caterer is providing food and dining services to a venue that WSU has an agreement or contract to rent space and/or area, a C of I is required.
3. If a university employee or university alumnus is holding a “university sponsored event” at their private residence and the event is paid for with university funds, any catering services provided at the residence will require a C of I.

The University requirements related to Certificates of Insurance can be found here:  https://policies.wayne.edu/appm/10-2-7-insurance-requirement-contractors 

For off-campus venues that serve food as a function of their establishment, i.e., restaurant, hotel, etc., no Certificate of Insurance is required.

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