Tailored
Event Catering
Plated dinners, buffets, cocktail receptions, box lunches, themed stations, dessert bars. Fully customizable menus and service that are perfectly fit for events of any size.
Culinary Excellence, Campus-Wide
From fully customizable event catering to convenient dining halls and on-campus restaurants, Ohio State offers a full spectrum of culinary options to suit every event and guest.
Whether you’re planning an elegant plated dinner, an upscale cocktail hour, or just need to offer guests a quick bite between sessions, our dining experiences are designed to be flexible, approachable, and memorable. We make it easy to fuel your guests and elevate every occasion.
OUR SERVICES
Food for Every Occasion
Convenient
Dining Halls
Guests can dine near their lodging and meeting spaces while enjoying all-you-care-to-eat options designed to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs and preferences.
Flexible
Eat Across Campus
Choose from full-service favorites like 2110 at the Blackwell and Sloopy’s Diner, or quick stops like Mirror Lake Eatery and Heirloom Café. Great food is always just steps away.
- Fresh Farm-to-Table Ingredients
- 100+ Menu Options
- 60k+ Events Hosted Annually
- Full Dietary Accommodations
VENUE INTEGRATION
Seamless Catering at Every Venue
Across Ohio State’s 150+ event venues, catering is tailored to each space. Whether provided by University Catering, an individual venue’s in-house culinary team, or an approved outside caterer, we help coordinate the details so your experience feels seamless from start to finish.
Managing events can be stressful, but I never have to worry about the catering. Thank you!
PLAN YOUR EVENT
More Planning Resources
Venue & Spaces
Browse, filter, and compare all campus venues by type, capacity, and location. Find the perfect space for your event.
AV & Technology
State-of-the-art production, lighting, sound, and presentation technology to make every moment land with impact.
Transportation & Parking
Parking, campus bus and shuttle systems, and wayfinding resources — everything planners and guests need to arrive and get around.
