Student organizations hosting events or meetings in the IMU have several, new grab-and-go options for food. For most events taking place in the IMU, student organizations are required to get food catered through University Catering. However, you may also be able to use other food services in the IMU or get approval to use an outside vendor.

The following are instructions for how to access menus, place orders, make payments, and pick up orders.

University Catering

University Catering offers hors d’oeuvres, snack trays, bakery items, and a full menu of catering options. To ensure availability, please submit orders at least two weeks in advance. Payments and final details should be confirmed one week before your event.

How to order from University Catering

1. Email University Catering with the details of your event, proposed menu options, and your payment information.
2. University Catering will contact you with menu and service options based on your budget and needs. Once the menu and details are confirmed, the sales coordinator will send you an order confirmation.
3. Pick up order from the IMU Welcome Center in Hubbard Commons, if not scheduled for delivery.

Ordering food from an Outside Vendor

Outside catering is only allowed for cultural or religious purposes, based off of your student organization. Paperwork must be obtained through our sales office in suite 237 of the Iowa Memorial Union or by emailing hsg-catering@uiowa.edu prior to confirming your outside caterer.

Please plan ahead - getting a new alternative vendor approved can take up to four weeks. Using an alternative vendor from the approved vendor list below will speed up the approval process.  Paperwork for approved vendors should be submitted two weeks prior to the event.

Approved Outside Vendors

Union Station Food Court

Union Station offers a variety of large Godfather’s Pizza options.

How to order from the Union Station

1. Send an email to bobbi-houselog@uiowa.edu with a list of pizzas you'd like to order.
2. Bobbi will respond with further instructions.
3. Please allow at least 24 hours' notice before placing pizza orders with this process.