Food and Alcohol

Food

All events at Arizona State University (ASU) with food and/or drinks either from a university-contracted food service provider or a pre-approved external food vendor must review the guidelines set by the Manager of Food Safety & Health Sanitarian. The food range extends from minor items (like sandwiches, desserts, pizzas) to comprehensive catered meals. Some ASU facilities have exclusive food contracts. Event organizers must verify contract exclusivity. 

Seek written permission before choosing non-contracted food providers by visiting the Food Safety and Health page for details.
 

Alcohol

• If your event primarily involves university donors/benefactors and excludes students, you may be eligible to serve alcoholic beverages.
• To serve alcohol on campus, complete the Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages on Campus application. This requires Dean approval.
• Prior to proceeding, review the insurance requirements to understand the liabilities associated with servicing alcoholic beverages.
• Submit your application at least two weeks before the event.

Food

Please refer to the Food Safety and Health website for instructions on obtaining a health inspection report and reviewing food purchase requirements. Barrett follows best practices, which require all vendors—both on- and off-campus—to have a clear health inspection.

It is the responsibility of the event planner to review the inspection report or work with Michael Britt to obtain clearance for food orders. For ASU food locations, event planners must contact Michael Britt directly to request the inspection report.

If you are in an urgent situation and need to expedite a Food Exception Request, take a screenshot of your submission and email it to Michael Britt, noting that you have submitted the request and attaching a copy of the health inspection results. Please reserve this process for emergencies only, as he is a single point of contact supporting many requests.