Catering for Every Occasion
R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries is Stanford’s premier on-campus resource for catering and events. Our highly experienced event planners and award-winning culinary teams bring deep knowledge of the Stanford campus, along with valued partnerships across University facilities and departments, to create seamless experiences from start to finish.
From a casual team meeting to a signature University event, we offer catering experiences designed to fit the occasion. Discover full-service catering and event production for gatherings that call for a more elevated experience, or explore convenient, budget-friendly options for everyday campus events.
Exemplary service, high-quality ingredients, inspired flavors, and a commitment to sustainable events are hallmarks of everything we offer. Whether you need a dedicated event space or catering and event setup brought directly to your location on campus, our teams are here to help bring your vision to life.
Whether you’re new to our services—welcome!—or a returning client curious to explore what’s new, we’re delighted to be part of your next event and look forward to helping you find the right fit.
Find Your Setting
The right setting can make all the difference. Several of our catering operations offer distinctive event spaces alongside their catering services, including elegant banquet halls, flexible conference rooms, and welcoming courtyards designed for gatherings of all kinds.
From Munger and Li Ka Shing to EVGR, Schwab, and Stanford Redwood City, our teams can help you find a space that fits your event and bring the food, service, and details together in one seamless experience.
Explore our locations below to discover the spaces and services available at each operation.
Explore Our Menus
Each of our catering operations offers menus tailored to the occasions and communities they serve, with high-quality, seasonal ingredients at the heart of every selection. From convenient everyday options to more elevated offerings, our menus are designed to make planning your event simple while delivering food your guests will enjoy.
As the University’s on-campus catering resource, we have a unique relationship with Stanford’s own O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm. Stanford Catering is the only on-campus caterer with direct access to produce grown at the Farm—giving our chefs an opportunity to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients that are uniquely connected to the Stanford community. Outside caterers do not have access to these Farm-grown crops.
Menus can also be customized to accommodate your event, guest preferences, and dietary needs. Explore our menus to find the right fit for your event, or contact your catering team for personalized guidance or to place an order.
Munger Catering & Events Menu ∙ Catering at Li Ka Shing Menu
Sustainable Hospitality
Sustainability is an integral part of how we approach hospitality, from thoughtfully sourcing ingredients to reducing waste and conserving resources. We partner with Sustainable Stanford to advance responsible practices across our catering operations and support the University’s Cardinal Green and zero-waste goals.
From prioritizing local resources and seasonal ingredients to minimizing water use, materials, and food waste, we look for thoughtful ways to make every event more sustainable—without compromising the quality of the experience.
Your Event Makes an Impact
When you choose R&DE catering, your event supports more than just a great experience. Proceeds from R&DE catering help offset increases in student room and board and support programs that enrich the Stanford student experience.
Event Production & Design
Our teams bring creativity, experience, and a keen eye for the details that make an event memorable. Beyond exceptional food and service, we can help bring your vision to life by coordinating the elements that create a cohesive and engaging experience, from tenting and furniture to AV and technology, floral design, décor, and event flow.
Whenever possible, we partner with trusted on-campus services and manage outside vendors on your behalf, making it easier to bring all the details together. And, of course, we’ll help ensure the menu and overall experience are thoughtfully paired to complement your event.
Contact your catering team to learn more about event production and design services.
R&DE Budget-Friendly Catering
Your go-to catering partner for every campus occasion
R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality, & Auxiliaries’ Budget-Friendly Catering approach is designed with departments, faculty, and student groups in mind—providing a reliable, cost-conscious solution for campus events. This ensures that affordability never comes at the expense of flavor, quality, or variety. Whether you are planning a casual meeting, a student gathering, or a departmental event, our structured and convenient catering packages make it simple to serve meals that are both delicious and budget-friendly.
Affordable Menus
Thoughtfully designed menu packages offer satisfying options at a price point that works for any budget.
Pick Up or Drop Off Formats
Perfect for smaller meetings or quick-turn events, our pick up options from our cafes or drop off options from Stanford Express Catering selections provide efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Stanford Departments Benefit Even More
When paying with a PTA, catering orders are exempt from the standard 9.125% sales tax—saving your team money while directly supporting the Stanford community.
Culinary Excellence
Culinary excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Our chefs create high-quality dining experiences centered on delicious, sustainable, and thoughtfully prepared food—bringing people together and creating opportunities to connect, celebrate, and make lasting memories around the table.
Our menus are designed to reflect the diverse preferences and dietary needs of the Stanford community, while offering guests opportunities to discover new flavors and food experiences. Whether familiar or unexpected, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to enhance the occasion and make your time on campus memorable.
Meet the Chefs
Get to know the talented culinary team for R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries. Our chefs are dedicated to ensuring the success of your event by infusing it with innovative flavors, enticing recipes and expertly crafted dishes. Our award-winning team is passionate about delicious food – cooking it, savoring it and sharing it. They develop tried and true recipes and create new food trends alike. Their creativity is unlimited!
Raul Lacara
Senior Associate Director, Executive Chef
Schwab Executive Dining Services
rlacara@stanford.edu
Andrew Mayne
Senior Associate Director of
Culinary Event Strategy and
Plant Forward Experiences,
Executive Chef Stanford Redwood City
amayne@stanford.edu
Lee Levig
VIP Executive Chef
Stanford/Munger Catering
lljr315@stanford.edu
Alejandro Moreno
Executive Chef
Stanford/Munger Catering
alexm95@stanford.edu
Jesse Yabut
Executive Chef
Stanford/Munger Catering
jyabut@stanford.edu
Meet the Catering Team
Our catering team embodies an unparalleled commitment to hospitality and customer service, ensuring seamless event planning and logistics. With extensive knowledge of the campus and valued partnerships with facilities and on-campus collaborators, they excel at crafting memorable experiences tailored to your unique needs.
Michelle Radisich
Associate Director of Schwab Executive Dining, Redwood City, Bing & Special Events
radisich@stanford.edu
Felix Krishna
Senior Associate Director of Catering & Retail Operations
felixk@stanford.edu
Vincente DeLa'O
Senior Associate Director of Catering and Event Sales
vdelao@stanford.edu
Melissa Johnson
Director
Stanford Catering
maj2@stanford.edu
Melissa Hegel
Director of LKS Conferences & Catering,
and Med Café
mhegel@stanford.edu
Monica Morris
Senior Event Manager
Munger Catering & Events
and EVGR Catering
mmorris2@stanford.edu
Kathleen Burnett
General Manager
SRWC Cardinal Café and
Conference Center
burnettk@stanford.edu
Not sure where to start? Our team is here to help.
stanford_catering@stanford.edu