University Events

Food and Beverage

The university has a contract with our Dining Services provider, Sodexo. All department sponsored events must be catered through Dining Services. Catering menus are available on the dining services website.

• Catering orders must be confirmed a minimum of seven business days prior to the event.
• Kosher catering orders must be confirmed fifteen ( 15)  business days prior to your event.
• Orders placed after these time frames are subject to approval by Dining Services.
• Additional information regarding food orders can be found on the dining services website.

Alcohol

Brandeis University and Dining Services are committed to adhering to all Massachusetts laws and guidelines for the safe serving of alcohol. Brandeis currently holds liquor licenses for the Hassenfeld Conference Center, the Faculty Club and Usdan Student Center.

One-day liquor licenses can be requested from the City of Waltham for an additional cost of $250. License requests should be submitted to your Events Specialist six weeks in advance of your event, and University Events will contact the City of Waltham on your behalf. Please refer the following list below for specific deadlines.