University of Sioux Falls welcomes you to a new website through our catering department, Classic Fare Catering. All items that are present in our brochure and on the web are at your disposal at anytime given at least two business days advance notice for refreshment set-ups and seven business days for meals. This ensures quality service and production so that your event is a memorable and enjoyable experience. 

USF Catering is a full-service caterer. Should you require a customized menu, let us know. Our catering staff and chef will work with you to handle the arrangements. Please allow a minimum of two weeks to insure the availability of your special requests. All special requests will be charged accordingly.

Booking an Event

Event and Room Reservations: Room reservations can be made Monday-Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) by calling 605-331-6688 or visiting the Facilities and Grounds Office located on the first floor of Pierce Hall. Before meeting with the Facilities and Grounds Office please have as many details for your event available as possible including preferred event date and location, number of guests, type of event, room configuration, audio/visual needs and any specialty needs you may have. Please keep in mind that all food and beverages served on campus must be provided by USF Campus Dining Services.

Food and Beverage: Arrangements for food and beverage service can be made by calling the USF Catering Office at 605-331-6612 or by visiting the Dining Office located on the main floor of the Student Center. Please have your University account number or other billing information available when you book your event.

Late Order Availability: In order to ensure the quality of your event, the Catering Office must have sufficient time in order to schedule your event. Sufficient notification is defined as at least seven (7) business days for meals and at least two (2) business days for refreshment setups. Events booked without sufficient notification will be subject to limited menu and service availability.

Billing Procedures

Guarantee: An estimated guest count is required seven (7) business days prior to the date services are scheduled. A final guaranteed count must be provided to the Dining Office at least three (3) business days prior to the event. We will prepare food for 5% more than the guaranteed count. You will be billed for the guaranteed number or the actual guest count, whichever is higher. As we take pride in pre-planning every detail of your event, adding guests to your event after your guaranteed count may result in an additional charge. A well planned event is a successful event.

Payment: Please indicate the University account number to be charged with your order. Invoices will be issued each Friday, and are payable upon receipt. Sales tax (6.92%) will be added to each invoice unless we are provided with a copy of the tax exemption certificate prior to the event. Non-university sponsored events require a 50% deposit or credit card two weeks prior to the event to guarantee services. The balance is due at the time services are rendered.  For all non-campus catering events there is a 15% service charge.

Fees

Delivery and Pick-Up: There will be a $2.50 charge for deliveries outside of the Salsbury Student Center. Small groups may avoid delivery charges on simple refreshment orders by picking up and returning their order to the Dining Office. Off-campus delivery charges will vary based on the distance traveled.

Cancellations: In the event that services need to be cancelled, a $25 cancellation fee will be charged for meals canceled within three (3) business days of the event. In addition, the Dining Office will charge for food and labor costs already incurred at the time of the cancellation.