EVENT TYPE

REQUIREMENTS

Catering functions with less than 50 attendees involving only members of the UR Community with minimal on-site food preparation (microwaving food is OK; you may not bake, grill, or cook from scratch).

• Proper food safety practices must be followed.  The Sanitarian’s Office is available for advice. Please review the Sanitarian’s Office website http://www.safety.rochester.edu/sanit/foodsafe.html for food safety tips
• The use of Internal University Food Operations & University Approved Caterers is highly encouraged.
• Potlucks and bringing food from home is NOT permitted. Food must be purchased from a commercial business with a valid Monroe County Health Department permit.

Catering functions less than 50 attendees with:

       -general public in attendance, or

       -involving on-site food preparation or

       -serving alcohol.

Catering functions with 50 or more attendees.

• The use of Internal University Food Operations or a University Approved Caterer is required and can be found at the Corporate Purchasing website http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/purchasing/Catering.cfm
• Potlucks and bringing food from home is NOT permitted
• Caterers must be on site during event, with a certified food handler,  and cannot simply drop off food

Temporary Food Event (see definition above).

• UR Food Event Request Form must be filled out 14 calendar days prior to your event and sent to Sanitarian’s Office for approval.
• Operator or food vendor may be required to obtain a Temporary Food Event Permit from the Sanitarian’s Office or Monroe County Health Department. Permit/fee may be required (exception: Internal University Food Operations do not need an additional permit from the Monroe County Health Department).
• Follow all Temporary Food Event Requirements.
• Potlucks and bringing food from home is NOT permitted.

Bake Sale

• UR Food Event Request Form must be filled out 14 calendar days prior to your event and sent to Sanitarian’s Office for approval.
• Follow all Bake Sale Requirements. Permit/fee may be required.
• Potlucks and bringing food from home is NOT permitted.

Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

• May be given away at UR Community events provided proper food safety practices are followed (you may not re-sell pizza). Please visit the Sanitarian’s Office website -  http://www.safety.rochester.edu/sanit/pizzaexception.html for specific criteria for events serving pizza.
• Must be purchased from a commercial business with a valid Monroe County Health Department permit. Strongly recommend pizza be delivered by the vendor.
• If the event is open to the general public, or if you are serving another type of pizza, you must fill out UR Food Event Request Form 14 calendar days prior to your event and sent to Sanitarian’s Office for approval. Permit/fee may be required.