Catering
Welcome to the world of Luther Catering. We are pleased to offer diverse menus for any occasion; whether your special event is a gala dinner, or a small coffee break, Luther Catering will provide the finest service and food available. Our staff can assist you in transforming your thoughts into a unique and memorable dining experience that matches your specific needs.
Our catering team would be happy to work with you to create a menu that will meet all needs including budget, vegetarian meals, restricted diets, or food allergies. This site will help guide you though planning your event.
HOW TO REACH US
Ede Rollins, Director of Catering
phone (563) 387-1395
e-mail catering@luther.edu
Liz Hoot, Catering Assistant
phone (563) 387-1463
e-mail catering@luther.edu
PLANNING YOUR EVENT
Reserve location (we do not cater off-campus)
The following rooms may be reserved through the Catering Department catering@luther.edu.
Peace Dining Room: seating capacity: 172
Hammarskjold Lounge: seating capacity: 124
Nobel Dining Room: seating capacity: 40
King Room: seating capacity: 12
Nansen Room:seating capacity: 28
All other campus locations must be scheduled through Campus Programming 387-1291 or peterssu@luther.edu.
Please have the following information available when you call or e-mail for reservation:
- Client Name
- Client phone number
- Day and date of event
- Time of event start/end
- Datatel number
- Type of event (lunch, dinner, break)
- Desired location
- Approximate number attending
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Notification: We order the food on an as-needed basis-this allows is to provide our clients with fresh, high-quality food.To ensure proper service, all catering requests should be made 14 days prior to each function.
- Guarantees: You will need to provide the GUARANTEED NUMBER of expected guests a MINIMUM OF 4 WORKING DAYS prior to function. Once the deadline has passed, you will be billed at 100% of the guaranteed guest count or the actual count, whichever is greater.
- Cancellations: We require a 48-hour minimum notice to cancel an event. If cancellations are made after this time period, you may be billed for any expenses incurred. Please note: Special order items that we are unable to return will be billed to your account.
- Equipment: Equipment supplied for unsupervised events is the responsibility of the client ordering the function. You will be charged replacement costs for equipment NOT returned.
- Linen: We are unable to allow off-campus use of linen, napkins or tablecovers.
- Leftover Food: Leftover food, beverages, and supplies are the property of Luther Catering and are not to be taken. We plan and prepare enough food for the guaranteed number of people plus 5%. We ensure that the last guest will have the same menu selections as the first guest. The client is paying for the guaranteed number of people-any leftover food, beverages, or supplies belong to the college. This applies to all events.
- Alcohol: Luther College holds a Special Class C Liquor License that allows for the serving of wine and beer at events in Dahl Centennial Union (except Marty’s), and in Baker Commons. Please contact Luther Catering to begin planning for your event.
MENUS
Please contact the catering department directly to arrange the menu for your special event.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
- Do you need a nametag or guest book table? (Note-additional charge for linen/skirting).
- Do you need a Placecard Table for assigned seating? (Note-additional charge for linen/skirting).
- Would you like fresh flowers for the tables? (additional charge)
- Do you have any guests with special dietary restrictions?
- Special A/V Needs?
- Will you need the grand piano?