Requests for Catering Exception

Purdue University Northwest and Aladdin Dining Services are dedicated to providing exceptional and safe culinary experiences to our students, faculty, staff, and visitors on the Hammond campus. Aladdin Dining Services has the first right of refusal for all buildings and outdoor locations on the Hammond campus, including the buildings on Indianapolis Boulevard. The exceptions are Housing (Peregrine & Griffin Halls) and the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) building for Housing and HTM business only.

Departments and organizations planning to contract for a campus food and/or beverage service activity/event outside of Aladdin Dining Services must complete a PNW Catering Waiver found as a template in DocuSign at least twenty (20) business days before the scheduled event. Aladdin may grant an exception if they are unable to provide the service that is requested, and each request is considered on a case-by-case basis. Waivers approved during any given term are not guaranteed to be approved for subsequent requests later within a term, or in future terms. The approval of a waiver is an exception and does not set a precedent for future events.

Catering requests a minimum of 5 business days before an event. This notice allows ample time for event preparation and will guarantee our best possible services. Campus members are encouraged to schedule events as far in advance as possible to ensure calendar availability and all requests need to be ordered in Catertrax.