Catering

Catering on the 8th Floor is provided exclusively by Cardinal Catering (Chartwells).

For catering in the Executive Event Space or CICE Training Room(s) 113, it is strongly recommended that you select Cardinal Catering (Chartwells) for your event. Chartwells has access to all campus locations and infrastructure in place on campus to provide efficient and cost-effective service.

If using another caterer- including restaurants which provide sandwich/fruit/deli trays- the following criteria must be met:

• • Caterer has access to full catering kitchen off site; they will not be allowed to use any kitchen on campus where Chartwells stores equipment
  • Napkins, plating, utensils, cups, and other equipment are provided by the caterer or at the expense of the hosting group
  • Caterer provides warming/cooling equipment
  • Caterer provides chafing dishes/serving utensils, etc.
  • Garbage and food waste is removed completely and quickly from premises and is disposed of outside of the building

• If trash is left behind in waste baskets, a violation fee and an additional cleaning fee will be assessed

"Potluck" dining or food prepared at home is strictly prohibited in all Event Management venues.

Serving Alcoholic Beverages

Social events with alcohol are subject to both Lamar University policies and the codes established by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission:

• • Serving alcohol at an event is a critical risk factor that requires the presence of at least one uniformed officer from LUPD. LUPD will provide security for your event for a fee. It is your responsibility to obtain a cost estimate and place your event on their schedule. Call (409)-880-8306 for more information.
  • Alcoholic beverages may not be served before 5 PM on weekdays without explicit authorization from the President, Chief Operations Officer, or Chief Financial Officer
  • All private social events at which alcohol is served must be approved by the President or COO via the Alcohol Use Application 
  • Lamar University events with alcohol require the use of the Request to Purchase Alcohol Form
  • Beverage and bartender service will be discontinued thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled conclusion of the event
  • Alcoholic beverages are restricted to approved areas and specific areas designated on the reservation form
  • No wine bottles or other serving containers will be allowed on tables
  • Bartenders and servers will ask to see the identification of individuals ordering alcoholic beverages
  • Chartwells (or other TABC-licensed vendors) reserve the right to refuse service
  • A bartender or TABC-licensed server will serve all alcoholic beverages
  • Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited