Planning Your Event
![catered buffet event inside an MSU ballroom](/culinaryservices/images/events2.jpg)
Step 1. Pick and reserve your location.
Contact Conference Services, Sports Facilities, or other Department Building Managers to reserve a space that fits with your unique needs and group size. MSU Catering does not cater off campus University related events.
![bruschetta on a wooden platter](/culinaryservices/images/catering3.jpg)
Step 2. Review catering ordering guidelines and policies.
- For small event/orders (under 100 guests) please place order 2 weeks in advance.
- For large events (100+ guests) please contact catering a minimum of 4 weeks in advance.
- Become inspired by looking at our Menu.
![students plating food at a catered buffet event](/culinaryservices/images/event.jpg)
Step 3. Contact catering by phone or email to place your order.
Every event detail will be carefully managed by one of our catering sales managers. We love you to be involved however, if you’d like our professional event managers to handle the details, we are here to assist you with décor, centerpieces, chairs, tables, linens, and floral arrangements. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, that’s great! Please coordinate with us so that we can make sure everything goes according to plan.
If you’d like to create a custom menu, or feel like your event needs unique attention contact
us to schedule an in-person consultation with a catering manager.
![croissants, mixed berries, and a cup of coffee](/culinaryservices/images/catering2.jpg)
Step 4. Finalize your order.
For all logistics and details surrounding arrangements for your event, please see our Policies page or feel free to contact us directly. We looked forward to serving you the Bobcat Way!
Meet our Team
![portrait of Phillip Peterson portrait of Phillip Peterson](/culinaryservices/images/PhilP-web.jpg)
Phillip Peterson
Associate Director
Retail, Catering & Concessions
![Portrait of Tony Weller](/culinaryservices/images/Weller_Tony-web.jpg)
Tony Weller
Assistant General Manager
![Portrait of Genevieve Burmeister](/culinaryservices/images/GenevieveB-web.jpg)
Genevieve Burmeister
Sales Director
![Portrait of Jean Korth](/culinaryservices/images/JeanKorth-web.jpg)
Jean Korth
Sales Manager
![LouAnn Rhoades](/culinaryservices/images/Culinary%20Services-LouAnn%20Rhoades_web.jpg)
LouAnn Rhoades
Sales Manager
![portrait of Katiy Larson](/culinaryservices/images/KatiyLarson-011.jpg)
Katiy Larson
Banquet Manager
![portrait of Lyn Carey-Davis portrait of Lyn Carey-Davis](/culinaryservices/images/lyncareydavis.jpg)
Lyn Carey-Davis
General Manager
Retail & Catering
![portrait of Ben West](/culinaryservices/images/Ben%20West_web.jpg)
Ben West
Executive Chef
Retail, Catering & Concessions
![portrait of Chipper Darcy](/culinaryservices/images/chipper-web.jpg)
Chipper Darcy
Executive Chef
![Brad Fisher](/culinaryservices/images/Brad%20Fisher_web.jpg)
Brad Fisher
Executive Sous Chef
![Cory Bruder](/culinaryservices/images/Culinary%20Services-Cory%20Bruder_web.jpg)
Cory Bruder
Sales Manager
DISCLAIMER:
While Montana State University Culinary Services makes every attempt to accommodate students’ individualized dietary needs, please be aware that all MSU Culinary Services’ locations prepare items contacting egg, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. Every effort is made to safely prepare and serve foods but there is always a risk of cross contamination of allergens or gluten. In addition, there is always a possibility of cross-contact and suppliers and manufacturers may substitute or modify products at any time, without notifying us. Individuals with food-related dietary concerns should be aware of these risks. Questions about ingredients should be directed to a Culinary Services Manager. It is the responsibility of the individuals with food allergies or dietary concerns to make the final judgement about whether a food item is appropriate for them.