CATERING POLICIES

What are you envisioning?

An elegant banquet for VIP guests? Tasty (and nutritious) boxed lunches for a meeting? A fun team-building barbecue? Whatever your vision is, we’re here for you. With 30 years of experience as caterers and event professionals, we delight in attending to the details of your event — whether it’s big or small. Our flexible, seasonally inspired catering menus are just the start. Have a big event on the horizon? Your Bon Appétit chef will collaborate with you to create a custom menu that fits the style of your event and the tastes of your guests. As is the case with all the food we cook at Bon Appétit, our catered meals are always made from scratch with ingredients inspired by the season, many of which are sourced locally. But our commitment to you doesn’t stop with the food. Our catering team offers creative planning services to help you make your vision come to life. On the day of your event, they’ll be right there with you to ensure that everything from decor and setup to service and event flow are thoughtfully and professionally executed. Thank you for choosing Bon Appétit Catering and we look forward to successful events together!

ORDERING DEADLINES

To ensure availability of service and menu items, please place your orders at least 5 business days in advance. For last-minute catering requests, please contact the catering office, and we will do our best to accommodate. A 50.00 charge will be added to all orders placed within 5 business days of the event and items may be limited to the chef's selection.

 

DELIVERY FEE AND MINIMUM ORDER

All orders have a minimum of a 25.00 delivery fee added to the invoice. Delivery to off campus locations or those require additional trucks or trips may incur additional fees. There is a minimum of 125.00 on all orders. Certain locations are subject to additional delivery charges. Please speak with your catering salesperson about details. If you don't meet the minimum, you will be charged the difference to meet the minimum. Retrieve pick up orders at the cashier station in The Caf entrance.

CANCELLATION FEE

Customers are responsible for paying 50% of the total invoice plus 100.00 in labor for any orders cancelled within 2 business days of the event. Change requests made after this time will be accommodated when possible and additional charges may apply.

GUARANTEES

Guarantees are due 3 business days prior to your event, Please understand that increases within the 3 business days may incur additional fees of 50.00 per order and are limited to the chef's selection of food.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We accept Luther College billing department numbers, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. Payment information must be submitted to confirm your order. For payment with a check, we require 80% of payment a week prior to the event and the remaining amount one week after the event.

PLACING YOUR ORDER

The catering office should be made aware of any program specific details; meetings, speakers, or any other activity that would occur before, during, or following the time catering service is requested. Our catering team will confirm your event. Catering orders require event authorization within 3 business days. Requests to relocate an order after it is set up, will incur a move fee of 50.00.

TRASH

Waste receptacles for your event are reserved and coordinated through the university. You can also arrange for composting stations with the sustainability department. If your event is held at an outdoor location and requires additional trash, recycling bins or porters to monitor trash, please make the appropriate arrangements prior to the event.

FOOD SAFETY

Our culinary team plans to provide the appropriate amount of food and beverages for your confirmed guest count. Luther College catering will not be held responsible for perishable food items removed without our knowledge or prior consent. The maximum time food will be on a buffet is 2 hours.

LINENS

Black and white linens are included in the food price for buffets and beverage tables. Drop off service will not provide linens.

CHINA, DISPOSABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE SERVICE

Compostable plastic products are included in your food price. China and glassware can be added to your order per guest, depending on the event needs. Speak with your catering sales team about costs.

CLASSROOM EVENTS

Events that are booked in classrooms that access cannot be granted one hour prior to the start time for setup will be limited to drop off catering only, or an additional service fee for a timed delivery.

DIETARY NEEDS

Allergen specific menus are available upon request.

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE EATING

↓G | MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN-CONTAINING INGREDIENTS

Made without gluten-containing ingredients. Please speak with a manager to learn how these items are prepared in our open kitchens that also handle gluten for other menu items.

VG | VEGAN

Contains absolutely no animal or dairy products.

V | VEGETARIAN

Contains no meat, fish, poultry, shellfish or products derived from other sources but may contain dairy or eggs.

FF | FARM TO FORK

Contains seasonal, minimally processed ingredients from a local farm, ranch, or fishing boat.

S | SEAFOOD WATCH

Contains seafood that meets the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guidelines for commercial buyers.

H | HUMANE

Contains humanely raised meat, poultry, or eggs. Must be certified by a credible third-party animal welfare organization.

LC | LOCALLY CRAFTED

Contains products crafted by a small, locally owned food business using socially and/or environmentally responsible practices.

O | ORGANIC

Contains at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (by weight) from a USDA certified source.

Bon Appetit at Luther Catering
700 College Dr
Decorah, IA 52101
651.336.7302