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Clayton State University Catering Services has exceptional culinary skills and extensive capabilities to satisfy a wide range of catering needs. We are passionate about food and dedicated to making sure things are as perfect as possible for your special occasion!
Please use this guide to understand processes, procedures, and expectations as we work together to achieve a smoothly executed and memorable catered event.
Our experienced event planning specialists are very consultative and will be happy to answer all of your questions and concerns and assist you in planning every detail. We look forward to serving you!
When you have a catered event in mind, please contact us as soon as possible. Even if you are not yet sure of such details as the exact event date, event location and the number of guests that will be in attendance, it’s a good idea to touch base with us as early on in the process as possible.
Some catering arrangements through Clayton State University Catering Services can be made by phone, email or online; other catering arrangements require an in-person appointment with one of our event planning specialists. It’s easy to get in touch with DineCSU about your catering needs.
Here are the options: Please contact the Catering Manager, Keisha Pryor by email Keisha.Pryor@aladdinfood.com or by telephone at (678) 466-5549.
The Food Service Director, Gregory Powers by email Gregory.Powers@aladdinfood.com or by telephone at 678-466-4213 (office)
You may visit us in person at:
Clayton State University
Center for Continuing Education
Harry S. Downs Center
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Morrow, GA 30260
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9-3pm. Please be aware that we are closed on holidays.
Visit us on the Web: You may contact us about your catering needs through our online catering Website at https://claytonstate.catertrax.com/. The ultimate in convenience, this site will enable you to easily view our fabulous catering menus, see your order history, place recurring orders and much, much more.
Give us a Call: You may speak with an event planning specialist by calling 678-466-5549.
Send us an Email: You may email us at Keisha.Pryor@aladdinfood.com
You must make arrangements to secure a location for your event. Whether your event will be taking place on or off the campus, you will need to officially “reserve” the space in order for us to be permitted to serve you in this location. To reserve a room for an event, please contact:
Sara Holmes
Office Manager
Clayton State University
Center for Continuing Education
Harry S. Downs Center, Ste. 223
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Morrow, GA 30260
www.clayton.edu
saraholmes@clayton.edu
678-466-5080 (ph) 678-466-5089 (f)
You must make arrangements to secure tables, chairs and other equipment you may need for your event. Please contact Sara Holmes
#DineCSU guarantees to deliver a memorable experience for you and your guests.
If an event must be cancelled, this must be done 2 weeks prior to the date of your event.
Payment must be received prior to the execution of your catered event. Accepted forms of payment include Visa, Master Card, American Express, cash, check, purchase order, department accounts, and foundation accounts.
If your group is not a university, college or school:
A deposit of 75% of is required 4 weeks prior to your scheduled event, with the balance due 2 weeks prior to the event.
An administrative fee 18% will be added to your bill.
Sales tax of 8% will be added to your bill.
If you are a tax-exempt organization:
You must submit a copy of your tax exemption certificate prior to the date of your scheduled event.
There is no delivery fee for catering services held within Clayton State University. Deliveries outside the building will be subject to a dollar amount or 10% delivery fee, whichever is greater, and not to exceed $100.00.
Internal catering events are subject to $35 service charges to include linen, the setup, and breakdown of all deliverable events. External events are subject to service charges of 15% of the amount of an event.
The charge for each staff member is:
Attendants/Waitstaff $85.00 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
Station Chefs $250.00 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
Bartenders $46.25 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
We provide high-quality plastic products or eco-friendly service ware unless otherwise requested. We offer china service for any event at an additional charge.
Eco-friendly $4.29 per guest
We will be happy to order, receive, and handle floral arrangements for you. For decorative requests, an additional fee will be determined in accordance with your specific needs.
We provide linens and skirting for food and beverage tables at no charge. If you would like linen to be placed on guest tables for receptions, breaks, meeting tables and boxed lunches, there will be a $17.00 price fee for each tablecloth. Other tables may be skirted and covered at $17.00 price per tablecloth and $35.00 per skirt. Drop cloths that are 90 x 156 for 8-foot or 90 x 132 for 6-foot tables are available at $17.00 per drop cloth. The same applies to registration tables, name tags, head tables, and any additional table that will not be directly used for setup. Skirting can be done on any table that does not exceed one inch in thickness. We can also provide napkins to meet your color scheme for $2.50 each. Specialty linens are available upon request for an additional charge.
No food is to removed from any event at any time. This is to protect #DineCSU and Clayton State University from any misfortunes for possible improper food handling by removing food from an event.
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A full bar setup at a dinner or reception is $3.50 per person/guest. All necessary bar items, except the alcohol, are provided with this charge, including nonalcoholic beverages, ice mixers, napkins and plastic cups. An additional charge for glasses will apply. We recommend at least one bartender for every 75 -100 guests for Beer and Wine service.
The charge for each bartender is:
Bartenders $46.25 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
We do not allow leftover food to be removed from any event that we cater.
