Skip to main content

External Catering

Please review the following requirements based on group affiliation and event type.

Non-Boise State Affiliated Groups

Required Catering

All non-Boise State-affiliated groups are required to use Carved & Crafted Catering for their campus events.

Boise State Carved and Crafted

Seeking an Exemption:
Groups may request an exemption using this form: Catering Exemption form.

If approved, the group may use only an Approved External Caterer (listed below).

Boise State Affiliated Groups

Events Over $2000

Right of First Refusal:
Carved & Crafted has the first right of refusal on all events over $2000.

If Carved & Crafted Declines the Event:
The department must fill out a catering exemption form, receive approval, and may then select a vendor from the BSD Approved External Caterers list (Below).

Events Between $351 and $1999

Departments must use a vendor from the BSD Approved External Caterers list (listed below).

Events $350 and Under

Departments are strongly encouraged to use BSD Approved External Caterers.

Prohibited Vendors

Use of the following vendors for an event is prohibited because they require accepting terms that the University cannot legally accept:

  • Uber Eats
  • EZ-Cater
  • DoorDash
  • Any online delivery platform that requires acceptance of an End User License Agreement (EULA) or similar terms

Purchases that require users to accept terms and conditions by clicking “I agree,” proceeding through a checkout screen, or even by simply using the platform almost always include legal language that constitutes a binding contract. Employees are not authorized to enter into such agreements unless they have been approved by the University’s Office of the General Counsel.

In addition, all purchases must comply with applicable University policies, including but not limited to:

Departments are responsible for ensuring compliance with these policies before initiating any food or delivery purchases

Donated Food Exemption Process

Groups receiving donated food must file an exemption request.
If granted, the food must come from a BSD Approved External Caterer

Food Service Exemption Process

To ensure consistency with Boise State’s dining policies, departments may request an exemption to use an external food vendor.

Eligibility

Exemptions may be granted if:

  • The vendor offers unique food not available through Carved & Crafted.
  • The event requires specific cultural, religious, or dietary accommodations unmet by Carved & Crafted.
  • The food is donated by an approved vendor.
How to Request
Review Process
  • Boise State Dining will respond within 5 business days.
  • Additional info may be requested.  
  • If approved, the exemption is valid only with a BSD Approved External Caterer.

Important Notes

Vendors not following university food safety standards may be disqualified from future use.

Exemptions are not guaranteed and are reviewed case-by-case.  

If denied, departments must use Carved & Crafted or a BSD Approved External Caterer.

Questions or Assistance?

Please contact Boise State Dining at dining@boisestate.edu.

Contracted Food Vendors 2025/2026