Answer this…
Which restaurant on the Tempe campus works with local farms, organic foods and offers a catering menu? Think you know? Email the answer to ASUCatering@gmail.com and receive a coupon for your next catered event!

Veg-Friendly Catering

We understand that many people are looking for vegetarian or vegan options due to religious, health or environmental reasons and that many more choose vegetarian or vegan options on occasion. Our catering services offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian options and can customize items to fit your needs. Try our delicious menu options including: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, Wild Mushroom Orecchiette or Grilled Veggie Sandwich. We know that meat-free doesn't have to be taste-free and guarantee that our vegetarian items are at the same delicious caliber as the rest of our menu!

Plan your Ideal Event

Good planning is everything - make sure before you start you have a clear idea of your budget and what your "theme" will be. You will need to figure out how many attendees there will be and the date that the event will occur. Your next step is to find a venue for your event. Get this done as soon as possible, so that you are guaranteed the location of your choice. Now comes the fun part - invitations, catering and event planning. Whatever you decide on for your "theme," remember to include it through the entire party, from invitations to the music that you choose. Color is also very important in your presentation, use it to create ambiance. Don't forget about lighting, it sets the mood for your event. Lastly, before your party begins, make sure you have checked on all the details, making sure everything will go as planned. Now, take a deep breath, its party time!

Got Cookies?

Have Sparky or ASU logo cookies at your next event and show off your ASU spirit. Your guests will be impressed by these Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate Frosting. Have your own logo in mind? Let ASU Catering Services personalize your cookies for your next special occasion. We can imprint your organization's logo on the cookie. Just send a JPEG file of the chosen logo and quantity needed to ASUCatering@gmail.com, and we will do the rest. We need a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice for your first customized logo order and the first order should be minimum 12 dozen. Got cookies? You bet. We can customize a delicious cake for your event as well. For more information on this personal service, contact our Catering Office at (480) 965-6508.

Graduation is Coming!

With graduation season around the corner, be prepared
by booking with ASU Catering Services today. Whether you
or someone you know is planning a simple brunch or a
lavish celebratory extravaganza, we can help you with all
the details.

Unload it!

Use your M&G Dollars to throw the perfect event at the end of the year. ASU Catering Services is allowing Student Organizations to combine their M&G Dollars to use for Catering off of the Student Organization Menu or our Catering Menu. Whether your organization wants to throw an end of the year Tailgate or host an elegant dinner reception, ASU Catering can assist you with the menu planning to make your event memorable. Picture this! If 22 of your group members chipped in $5 M&G Dollars, you could order the Backyard BBQ, which includes sides, dessert and beverage. For more information on this promotion, contact ASUCatering@gmail.com.

To view our Student Organization Menu, Click Here

Straight from the Director

Whether your special occasion is an intimate gathering of 10 or an extravagant event for 150 guests, ASU Catering Services will be there with you, committed to making it a success. Our professional catering staff assists you with original ideas, acts as a partner throughout the planning process, and delivers a memorable event that you can be proud of. To spark your own creativity, we introduce, "Garnished," our new seasonal newsletter. We are very excited about this new offering that shares our passion for exceptional menu planning and entertainment ideas. We hope that "Garnished" is a helpful tool that you will use throughout your future event planning and we look forward to your feedback.

Best Regards,
Jim Emmons
Director of Operations

Take a Tour of Italy with our April promotional menu.

Click here to view menu!

Meet the Team

Title: Executive Chef
Name: David Coverdale

1) How long have you been in the Catering industry?

Overall I have been in the industry 34 years. 28 years were served in Higher Education catering, plus 2 years in business and institution accounts. Also, I had 4 years experience in various restaurants.

2) What do you enjoy most about working for ASU Catering?

I enjoy the move from East to West and wrapping my arms around a whole new Southwestern diet that differs greatly from an East Coast diet. I love it!

3) What is your favorite food?

There isn’t anything that I don’t like. Well, maybe lima beans.

4) What tip would you give to our clients that order catering?

In brief, trust and belief that our Catering department and staff here at ASU Catering will be your "Event Solution". We will partner with you to customize and produce your event to perfection, attaining a lasting and memorable experience.

5) What do you enjoy most about the culinary industry?

In the 34 years in the business, there has not been one single day that has gone by that I wished I never got into this. Every day is a new day and the learning and creativity never stops. Food, events, locations and people change every single day. I love making people happy, it is my daily bread. I can put my heart and soul into it. It kind of has become my religion so to speak.

Food for Thought

A few culinary tidbits that you might not have known:

• French fries are not French, they're Belgian
  
• In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage; catching it was acceptance.
  
• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ate turkey in foil packets as the first meal on the moon.

For more information or to view our Catering Menu, please visit us online at :
asu.campusdish.com

You may also contact us at:

ASUCatering@gmail.com

480.965.6508

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