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If not using an on campus caterer, the vendor must be on the University's licensed and registered off-campus food vendor list. This includes food trucks. A Temporary Food Event Permit may be required.

Licensed and Registered Food Vendors

Additional caterers may be added to the list with approval by the Student Union and appropriate documentation, including a copy of the caterer’s current Health Operating License and Liability Insurance. Food trucks must also provide a copy of current automotive insurance.

Refer to Environmental Health and Safety's Food Regulations for additional information regarding vendor approval. 

Foods that are being served to an invited closed group, such as a department office party or members-only club meeting, may be homemade.

Homemade food sold for fundraisers, or served at open meetings/events/tabling, or distributed at no charge for advertisement or recruiting purposes must comply with the  or obtain a Temporary Food Event Permit.

Items that are pre-packaged, individually wrapped, and non-perishable may be given away during any type of reservation, and can be purchased through any retailer, which does not have to be on the Licensed and Registered Food Vendor List. 

These are the only type of food items permitted during tabling reservations. Examples include bottled drinks, packaged candy bars, or individual bags of chips. Boxes of pizza or donuts do not fall within this category.

A permit through the Florida Department of Health may be required when using off campus food vendors or homemade food. The permit cost (usually $150) must be paid by the client.

A permit is not required for these situations:

• Food from º£½ÇÉçÇøDining Services or Mayes Food Service
• Food trucks
• Food served at closed, invite-only meetings and events
• Admission is charged to attend
• Participants complete an activity, such as a passport checked off, in order to receive the food
• Participants register 3 days in advance to participate in food aspect

Temporary Food Event Permit Application

Meetings and events with alcohol must comply with UNF's Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and Alcohol Guidelines.

º£½ÇÉçÇøDining Services and Mayes Food Service have first right of refusal for alcohol service in Student Union spaces. Clients are responsible for any costs associated with security, fencing, port-a-potties, etc. that may be required for alcohol events. 

º£½ÇÉçÇøStudent Organizations and University Departments must receive approval to serve alcohol through the Alcoholic Beverage Approval Form.

Alcoholic Beverage Approval Form

External Groups must receive approval to have alcohol as part of the fully executed Facilities Use Agreement.

Clients may request to use the Catering Prep Space as part of a meeting or event reservation. A minimum $25 fee applies, dependent upon length of use.

The Catering Prep Space is a preparation area for catering purposes only. It does not have warming, refrigeration, or cooking capabilities. The space contains test kits and sinks for sanitation, rinsing, and handwashing.