Offerings

Racer Dining Catering is dedicated to providing high-quality food and professional service for events both large and small, on or off campus. Whether you're planning an elegant dinner for 300 or a simple breakfast meeting for five, our team can customize nearly every detail to meet your needs.

Events We Cater:

• Wedding receptions
• Retirement parties
• Fraternity and sorority formals
• Proms
• Birthday celebrations
• Campus meetings and university events

To get started, take a look at our menu online! You can place your order directly on our catering site or by calling our office at (270) 809-2746.

Menus

• Order Catering Services Online
• Square Tomato Student Catering Menu
  • Looking for affordable catering options for student events and small gatherings?
  • Check out our Square Tomato Student Catering Menu – offering flexible packages with options starting at $5 per person. Ideal for club meetings, student socials, or casual campus events.
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How to Book Catering

Step 1: View our catering menu online.

Step 2: Place your order through our online ordering platform or contact the Catering Office directly at (270) 809-2746.

Step 3: For room reservations, contact the Curris Center at (270) 809-6985.

Step 4: For table/chair setup at other campus locations, contact Facilities Management at (270) 809-4291.

Policies and Guidelines

A minimum of two weeks' notice is appreciated to ensure adequate staffing and menu availability.

Final Guest Count

• Required 72 hours prior to the event
• For Monday events, counts must be submitted by Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
• Billing is based on the guaranteed count. Additional guests beyond this number will be billed accordingly.

Pricing

• Prices are guaranteed if a contract is issued at least 90 days prior to the event.
• Otherwise, prices are subject to change without notice.

Delivery and Order Minimums

• $100 order minimum (excluding delivery charges)
• Delivery fees:
  • $35 on-campus
  • $50 within Murray city limits
  • $100 outside Murray city limits (within Calloway County only)
• Free delivery for orders of $250 or more
• Events outside regular business hours may require meeting an additional minimum order amount

Service Charges and Staffing

• Events include a three-hour service window for setup, service, and cleanup
• Additional time billed accordingly
• Service staff available at $20 per hour per server
• Minimum: 2 servers for 4 hours

Included Services

• Events in the Curris Center include china, silverware, glassware, linen napkins and tablecloths, setup, and cleanup
• Events in other locations include foam plates, cutlery kits, paper napkins, and setup
• Final service details may vary depending on menu and guest count
• Please note: Centerpieces and decorations are not provided

Cancellations

To avoid charges, cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Charges may apply for food or supplies already purchased or prepared.

Food Waivers

All food for Curris Center events will be provided by Racer Catering. As a partner to the University, Racer Dining helps support the Murray State community. Catering is on location and will have immediate access to accommodate all your catering needs at reasonable and competitive prices. If, however, you would like to request a food waiver to permit food from other sources, please review the Food Waiver Request. If your event falls within one of the four allowable circumstances outlined in the request, please print, complete and return the Food Waiver Form to Racer Catering, located on the first floor of the Curris Center.