Catering Services

Meals, snacks and beverage service are a critical aspect of many conferences and events. Careful management of food expenses, as well as service fees and taxes, are something our experienced staff can assist you with.

Ithaca College Catering Menu

Ithaca College’s internal catering menu is designed to offer a diverse range of food options, promoting cultural inclusivity while ensuring our chefs can create attainable and delicious dishes.

Our Services

  • Plan meals, snacks and food services
  • Handle special dietary requests
  • Handle catering management and logistics
  • Assist in monitoring food-related expenses

Recent Updates to the Catering Menu & Services

Pizza - Catering will no longer be offering pizza. If you'd like to request pizza for your event, please contact Makaylah Hebbard via email. Requests can be made during Towers Eatery business hours.

Cakes - Catering will no longer be offering cakes. Guests are welcome to order cakes from local vendors such as Wegmans, Purity Ice Cream, and Tops Friendly Markets. Please coordinate directly with your preferred shop.

Estimated Attendance - Food selections will be strictly based on the estimated attendance provided and will not be adjusted after summary/form distribution. Catering services are available for events with a minimum estimated attendance of 15 guests.

Uniform Quantities for Catering Selections- All catering items must be ordered based on a single, consistent estimated attendance. Requests for varying quantities across different menu selections within the same order are no longer supported.

Dietary Considerations

It is common for guests to have special dietary needs. Our catering department can easily meet these requests with plenty of planning on the front end. To ensure the best experience, please communicate any dietary requirements as early as possible.

When using the Event Request Form. Please include any allergens or dietary considerations in the "Food Allergies" section of the form below your selections. Specify the catering type/selection and quantity required per person. Ex: "Gluten Free Donuts for 15 people"

You can share this information with your assigned event planner or email us directly at ces@ithaca.edu

CONTACT

If you have any questions about holding an event or conference on campus, please e-mail the Conference and Event Services office.

The Office of Conference and Event Services is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, which is located in the Campus Center/Phillips Hall, just behind the Information Desk.