Choose a Catering Service

Step by Step

1. Find a Caterer

   The University has a number of caterers on contract. These are optional use contracts, however departments are encouraged to use them because they have been established through a competitive process, and the companies have agreed to terms and conditions favorable to VCU. The contract number for VCU catering contracts is 4249159CA. The contract caterers are listed below:

   Caterers	Phone	Web / Email	View / Hide
   Apple Spice Junction	804-249-3888	https://www.applespice.com/location/richmond-virginia/
   ARAMARK Educational Services (Rochella Woodson)	804-828-1272	catering@vcu.edu
   Butler's Unique Catering	804.519.9278	http://butlersuniquecatering.com/
   Everyday Gourmet	804-404-2328	egourmetrva@gmail.com  www.egourmetrva.com/
   Groovin' Gourmet	804-868-8900	food@groovingourmets.com https://www.trolleyhouseva.com/groovin-gourmets
   Jodie LLC	540-498-7539	http://www.jodie-cooks.com/
   Kings Korner Catering	804-271-0033	http://www.kingskornercatering.com/
   Lola's Lunches Todd Butler	804-266-5652	lolaslunches@hotmail.com
   Olio Bistro, Market & Caterer		www.OlioRichmond.com

2. Ask for References

   Please feel free to ask the caterer for University departments that have used their catering services.

3. Obtain a Quote

   It is recommended that you obtain competition from 2 or more contract caterers. Ask for menu options and negotiate the best price. Please note that VCU has an exclusive-beverage contract with Pepsi, and that all catered beverages must be Pepsi products, including bottled water.

4. Understand the Taxable Items

   Effective for purchases made on and after April 22, 2016 state and local governmental entities may use their respective nonprofit exemptions to purchase prepared foods, catering and related services provided in connection with the sale of food exempt of the Virginia sales and use tax.

   In order to be exempt, departments must demonstrate:

   • That the provision of the applicable prepared meals, catering or services furthers a function, mission, service or purpose of the governmental or nonprofit entity;
   • That the charge for the food, meals or catering is billed to and paid for by the entity claiming exemption from the tax with payment drawn from the entity’s account, rather than using cash or an individual’s account;
   • And that the entity claiming the exemption determines to whom, when and how the meals or food are served and consumed.

   For more information, TB_16_3_Nonprofit_Meals_Bulletin