University Catering offers great options for catering customers who want to reduce their waste at events. Below are helpful resources and reusable options to make your event more sustainable.
| Options | Services | Sustainable Details | How to Dispose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperware Eating Utensils and Plates | Comes standard with orders | Biodegradable materials | Place items in the Zero Waste Disposal Bin.* |
| Scrollware | Comes as an upgrade to paperware | Recyclable material | Scrape food into a Zero Waste Disposal Bin* and dispose of Scrollware in recycle bin. |
| China/Silverware | Comes as an upgrade to Scrollware | Reusable materials | Catering staff will dispose of food into a Zero Waste Disposal Bin* and wash China/silverware for reuse. |
| Bulk Menu Orders | Orders are packaged in cardboard boxes, plastic bags and containers | Recyclable material | Scrape food into a Zero waste Disposal Bin* and dispose of all packaging materials in appropriate recycling receptacles. |
| Drop off/Pick Up Orders | Orders are packaged in aluminum or plastic containers and trays | Aluminum containers are recyclable. Plastic containers and trays are recyclable or reusable | Scrape food into a Zero Waste Disposal Bin* and dispose of all packaging materials in appropriate recycling receptacles. Serving utensils may be washed and reused or recycled. |
| Zero Waste Coffee & Tea Service | Please ask your sales representative for this option. | Sugar packets are recyclable and creamers are placed in carafes. Wooden stir sticks are biodegradable. | Catering staff will dispose of the waste in the proper bins and wash containers. Wooden stir sticks can be disposed of in a Zero Waste Disposal Bin.* |
All other requests, please contact your catering representative for assistance.
To reserve a Zero Waste Disposal Bin, contact Facilities at (805)756-5555.
Where ever you plan to have your event, make sure there are enough recycling bins available for proper disposal. Please contact Facilities for assistance at (805)756-5555.
We are proud to offer a variety of locally sourced foods from our bountiful and rich farming areas, whenever possible. We support several local farms and artisans, including:
"Working with University Catering is always a pleasure and a comfort knowing everything is in hand. We’ve received multiple compliments following yesterday’s event and Vice President Humphrey was quite pleased." Nancy J. W.
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Building 19
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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