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special events catering
   
Special Events Catering is a division of Housing & Residential Services located in Carrillo Dining Commons specializing in high profile social events for the campus community.
   
Contact: 805-893-3320 (lberrish@housing.ucsb.edu)
   
     
 

Menus
  • Eclectic range of international, seasonal, fresh and healthy items
  • Custom menus with your event and budget in mind
  • Breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner available
  • Freshest ingredients including produce from local farms and growers
  • Prime meats, seafood, and fresh baked breads and pastries from our own kitchen
  • Complimentary decorative linens and props
  • Fully staffed by University personnel
 
Making Arrangements
Please contact us as soon as you begin planning your event to provide us with the following:
  • Date and time of event
  • Estimated start and end time
  • Your location choice
  • Approximate guest count
  • Style of event and budget parameters
 
Advance Notice
A minimum of ten full working days is required prior to an event. Orders received fewer than ten days prior will be accommodated whenever possible and may include an additional service charge.
 
Vegetarian Meals
Three full working days prior to the event, an anticipated vegetarian guest count is required with your guarantee (vegetarian meals charged at same price as selected menu).
 
Event Set-up (rentals may be required)
  • Based on event location
  • Our unique props and decorative linens enhance the event
  • Custom linens and flowers available at additional fee
 
Service Ware & Utensils
High quality plastic ware and utensils or environmentally friendly disposables are provided at no charge. China, glassware and silver are available at an additional cost.
 
Beverage & Bar Service
A trained bartender is provided when you offer wine, beer or liquor. A two-hour minimum is required with one bartender for every 50 guests. Alcoholic beverages must be provided by the client.
 
Off Campus Events
A charge of $9.00 per mile, per service vehicle, will be added for off-site events.  Arrangements for off campus sites made by client.
 
Guarantees
A guaranteed guest count five full working days prior to an event is required. This allows adequate staffing and food quantities. Your final bill will reflect your guaranteed count plus additional guests.
 
Order Minimum food under umbrellas
A $500 minimum is required for all special events.
 
Payment (a final bill will be provided)
If a campus account is designated to be charged please provide account number during planning. Campus charges are processed on Financial Journal forms. Events may also be paid by check to “UC Regents” and sent to Special Events Catering, Carrillo Dining Commons (mail code: 6130). Payment expected within thirty days.
 
Cancellation Policy
Events, menu choices or services canceled less than three full working days prior to an event will result in a 50% charge. Events canceled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full.
 
Gratuities
Keeping with University Policies, employees may not accept gratuities.
 
Contact Information

email:

catering email

telephone:

805-893-3320

fax:

805-893-3734

address:

Carrillo Dining Commons
1501 Residential Services
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA  93106-6130
 
 
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