Commencement 2009

2009 Ordering Deadlines

• Friday, March 6. Last day to finalize orders for Commencement Week.

• Tuesday, March 31. You will receive a confirmation e-mail and number.

• Thursday, April 30. Last day to finalize count.
  

• Monday, May 18 – Sunday, May 24. Commencement Week.
  

Documents You Need

• Commencement 2009 Information Packet (PDF)

• Commencement 2009 Menu (PDF)

• Catering Service Order Form (Excel)

Important Notes

• Exceptions cannot be made beyond the published menu item choices.

• Use our planning guide to get started

• Hot food is not available on Sunday.

 

Dear Brown Community,

Once again, it’s time to start preparing for one of the most exciting times on campus, Commencement and Reunion Weekend.  As there are numerous celebrations to plan, the Brown Catering team is ready, excited and available to help you with your preparations.  Further, in an effort to provide added assistance to the University community, we have worked closely with our service providers to add several cost-saving features to assist you in planning both a festive and cost effective celebration.

Whether your function is for ten guests or two thousand, Brown Catering has experienced professionals to offer advice and guide you in planning your special event. Our professional chefs use only the freshest ingredients to make your meal a flavorful sensation. Personal attention from our experienced staff ensures that your event will be executed exactly as you had planned.

We will collaborate with you to satisfy your specific needs, personal tastes and fine details such as vegetarian meals, special diets, festive linens and beautiful floral displays. If you have unusual requests, simply let us know and we will always come up with a solution that works.

Suggested menus, ordering guidelines, and planning tips included in this packet will help you with the initial stages of planning your event.

We have the best chance of success with your event if the information on Service Orders and IPRs is provided to us by Friday, March 6, 2009.  If you would like an estimate or need help with any of the details, contact the Brown Catering office as early as February 15, 2009  to schedule an appointment.

Thank you for the opportunity to cater your event during this very special weekend.

The Brown University Catering Team