Catering Guide

While there is no comprehensive listing of all catering options available to use for campus events, we have put together a list of on-campus catering options, and approved off-campus vendors to assist with your event planning. *Note inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement and does not guarantee vendors are approved for all venues on campus. This information is subject to change without notice.

It is important to confirm with your venue manager before booking catering as some venues may require the use of specific vendors for their facility. Not all vendors on this page are approved to use at every venue. You are also responsible for ensuring your vendor has the required permits, licenses, and liability insurance.

Stanford R&DE Catering Options

Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises Dining, Hospitality and Auxiliaries’ team offers many options for catering and event planning. By using R&DE catering, you are directly supporting University programs and students. All revenue goes back into the organization and helps subsidize the cost of room and board for Stanford students.

Other On-Campus Catering Options

Many other on-campus food providers offer catering services as well as in house dining. 

Off-Campus Catering Options

These off-campus vendors have been used by other Stanford school and departments, and so have been approved through procurement.

Off-campus Restaurants

If you are looking to host a small event off-campus, there are a few local Palo Alto and Menlo Park restaurants that may be able to accommodate you. There are also a number of restaurants that may offer pick-up, catering and in-house dining for groups.

See the list of local restaurants

Note: this list has not been updated since winter 2020 and some restaurants may no longer be operating.