Yale SOM Recruiting Receptions & Catering Guide

Catering Policies

• Only Yale Catering and pre-approved external caterers (listed below) are permitted to deliver, set-up, and/or serve catering within Evans Hall.
  • If ordering from a non pre-approved catering vendor, the hosting employer is responsible for picking up the catering delivery from the loading dock and transporting it to the reserved event space.
• Red wine, dark berries (blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, or blackberries) and dark berry juices are not permitted.
• The following conditions apply when alcoholic beverages are served:
  • Only beer & white wine can be served (no hard liquor or red wine)
  • Non-alcohol beverages and substantial food must be served
  • All alcohol must be served by a TIPS certified bartender
• Catering deliveries cannot come through the Evans Hall front entrance; they must be delivered to the Evans Hall loading dock.
• Catering deliveries are the responsibility of the hosting employer. Please ensure that the contact name/# provided with your order reflects the employer representative that will be on campus.

Pre-Approved External Catering Vendors

Drop-Off Catering

• Zoi’s
• Nica’s Market
• Town Pizza
• Koffee Katering
• Junzi Kitchen
• Tomatillo Taco Joint
• Olmo

Full-Service Reception Catering

• Bourassa Catering & Events
• Two Pour Guys
• Shaken & Stirred Catering
• Shoreline Café
• Forks & Fingers
• Marcia Selden Custom Catering
• La Cucina
• Small Kitchen Big Taste

In-House Catering Options

SOM Hospitality

SOM Hospitality is available Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, for groups of 15+ guests. All SOM Hospitality catering orders and logistics will be handled by Katie Roman; please email katelyn.roman@yale.edu to start an order. SOM Hospitality Service options include:

• Morning Breakfast – Standard offerings include pastries, fresh fruit, freshly brewed coffee, tea and spa water. Additional items including granola and Greek yogurt can be added on.
• Boxed Lunch – Boxed sandwich with sides and beverages, 15-75 ppl. Please note that with the Drop Off option, the food will be set-up at your event location in individually packaged boxes.
• Catered Lunch – Sandwich and salad platters with spa water and fresh fruit. Enhancement options include additional chicken and salmon protein for salads and/or an upgrade to the Charley’s Place Al Forno or Wok offering of the day
• Pre-paid lunch tickets for our onsite dining facility, Charley’s Place.
• Coffee Breaks

Yale Catering

Yale Catering, a sister organization of SOM Hospitality, can offer catering services outside of standard business hours (including after 5pm). Full-service reception catering and bar service are available. Please visit hospitality.yale.edu/catering to learn more.

Notes & Reminders

• SOM Hospitality and Yale Catering’s preferred timeline for initiating a catering order is 4 weeks prior to your event, or earlier. For catered programs, orders must be placed a minimum of 14 days in advance.
• For engagements requiring full-service reception catering: please ensure that you have communicated your event plans to your Employer Partnership Manager and/or som.recruiting@yale.edu to ensure that your engagement is booked in a space that best suits your needs.