Catering For Your Event
Catering, Beverage and Snack Service
Event Catering
Food served or consumed at K-State Olathe must be provided by one of our approved catering partners.
Beverages and Snacks
Beverages and snack service must be ordered in advance through K-State's in-house services. Items may be replenished during your event and are billed based on consumption.
Clients may provide their own individually wrapped snack-type items only for their event.
No other outside food or beverages may be brought into K-State.
In-House Beverage Service
K-State provides full beverage and snack service for your events. Items may be replenished during your event and are billed on consumption.
- Coffee — $15 per 10 cups
- Hot Tea — $15 per 20 cups
- Iced Tea Pitcher — $15 per 20 cups (for events with 20+ participants)
- Ice Water Pitcher — Complimentary (for events with 20+ participants)
- Assorted Sodas — $1.50 each
- Bottled Water — $1.50 each
- Bottled Iced Tea — $2.00 each
- Energy Drinks — $2.50 each
In-House Snack Service
In-house snack service is $2.50 per person. Our in-house snack service offers a variety of sweet and salty options for your guests. Includes two snack items per guest. If a refill is requested, an additional $2.50 per person will apply.
Catering Staffing Requirements
Events with 50 or more guests that include catered food service are required to have appropriate full-service catering staff onsite through the meal service to assist with buffet setup, service, cleanup and care of the event space.
Catering staffing must be provided by the catering company and may not be replaced by client-provided volunteers or event attendees. If the selected approved catering partner does not provide full-service staffing, K-State Olathe may provide internal catering support. A $250 catering staffing surcharge will be applied to the final invoice.
This requirement generally does not apply to pizza delivery, individually boxed meals or continental breakfast service unless additional service or support is required.
Alcohol
Alcohol may only be served at private events through an approved caterer licensed to serve alcohol. Request a listing of current licensed caterers. Notify K-State Olathe in advance if alcohol is to be served at an event. Additional security or other event requirements may apply.
Alcohol use is restricted to approved events and must comply with the applicable City of Olathe ordinances and State of Kansas laws and regulations. The individual or organization sponsoring the event assumes responsibility for compliance with all laws governing the dispensing and serving of alcoholic beverages. Only persons of legal drinking age may possess, be served or be permitted to consume alcohol.
Catering Contacts
All food for meetings and events must be provided by one of our approved catering partners listed below. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Some approved caterers have multiple locations across Kansas City, so the contact information listed are for the locations that specifically serve K-State Olathe. Please use these phone numbers and email addresses when contacting the companies that meet our guidelines.