Approved Caterers

Union guests have the ability to choose one of the Union’s in-house or approved caterers.

Whether it’s for a hail and farewell, wedding, anniversary, graduation or fundraiser, Blue Hills Catering is tailored to you!

Contact: Nick Powers

Phone: 785-776-9588

Bockers II Catering offers full-service catering for breakfasts, luncheons, hors d’oeuvres, buffets, seated dinners and full-service bars. Whether you are planning a themed party, major gala, wedding or social affair, the experienced staff of professionals will help guide you through a memorable occasion.

Bockers II Catering has a reputation for flawless event execution and unparalleled customer service. Bob, Aly and staff have been serving the community and K-State events for more than 30 years.

Contact: Aly Swanson

Phone: 785-539-9431

Email: bockerscatering@gmail.com

Brancato’s Catering has been providing high quality catering services for the local area, as well as regionally based events since 1969.

From corporate functions to weddings… backyard picnics to elegant soirees… hors d’oeuvres to full service meals, we take pride in our ability to make your vision come to life. We have experience in all levels of planning and can handle as much or as little as you need guiding the details of your event. Whether you need full event planning, custom menu design, staffing or event logistics our expert staff has the resources and experience to get the job done.

Phone: 816.765.4707

Email: Sales@BrancatosCatering.com

Coco Bolos is one of Manhattan’s premier catering companies with a menu that offers all your favorite classic New Mexican dishes as well as traditional home-style meals. From extravagant to informal, from weddings and receptions to corporate meetings, we cater it all with our great service and top-notch flavors. We are also pleased to announce our partnership with Bluestem Bistro and Varsity Donuts. Now offering our well-known loud food and spicy music as well as local sweet favorites!

Contact: Linus Urbanek

Phone: 785-341-4010

Email: catering@cocobolos.com

Cox Bros. BBQ has been serving the best BBQ in the Flint Hills for more than 10 years. With our mouth-watering, finger-licking, one-of-a-kind genuine BBQ, we promise to bring you the best hand-cut, wood smoked, quality meats around. We customize each event to have the complete BBQ experience with on-site mobile smoking to homemade sides, music and full bar options.

Contact: Linus Urbanek

Phone: 785-341-4010

Email: catering@coxbbq.com

The Farmhouse will tailor custom menus for each event. If needed, The Farmhouse can accommodate requests that fit the dietary and nutritional needs of you and your guests. Specializing in American cuisine, The Farmhouse offers fare for breakfast, brunch, lunch, hors d’oeuvres, dinners and desserts. The Farmhouse provides delivery, setup, cleanup and servers for each event, and offers serving styles like buffet, family-style, plated and stations.

Contact: Erin Gutsch 

Phone: 785-468-3511

Email: thefarmhouseinolsburg@gmail.com

The Mission of the Friendship House is to bring homemade excellence to your event. 

All of our food is prepared fresh from scratch for each event. Whether its our roasted, smoked or grilled meats or any of our award winning pastries or desserts. You can choose amazing meals from our extensive catering menu or design your signature event. The Friendship House team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your event is a success. Whether it’s a group of 30 or 300 let us show you why the Friendship House has been named the premier cater for the Manhattan area. 

The Friendship House has been in business since 1989 and has grown to be one of Northeast Kansas’ favorite eating destinations. 

Located in Wamego Ks. Friendship House is proud to serve Manhattan and the surrounding area. 

Contact: Mike Pray and Jake Trummer

Phone: 785-844-9345

Email: friendshiphouse13@gmail.com

Greek House Chefs is the leading provider of fraternity and sorority food service. Greek House Chefs was built to provide top-notch service in a market that was severely lacking it. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with made-from-scratch meals, philanthropy support, special event services and custom menu planning. At Greek House Chefs, we hand select local chefs to meet the specific needs of your house and give our chefs the freedom to customize their menu to meet the needs of the members. Our chefs focus on fresh, healthy, and from-scratch cooking utilizing local produce and catering to the dietary needs of all chapter members.  

Email: greekhousechefs@live.com

Hy-Vee is a company known for excellent service and reasonable prices. Our catering department is no exception to this standard. We are proud to let you know that we have catered food for events large and small and have provided a level of elegance for a variety of occasions. We have done weddings, luncheons, holiday parties and more. In addition to the superior quality food we provide, we can enhance any event with floral accents and extravagant designer cakes. Let Hy-Vee be your one-stop shop for any upcoming event!

Contact: Margot Mikinski

Phone: 785-587-8609

Email: 1398cateringmgr@hy-vee.com  

JP's Catering is the official caterer of the Department of Housing and Dining Services at K-State. We pride ourselves on our outstanding array of food and beverage selections designed to meet a variety of event needs. From a simple coffee break to extravagant receptions and dinners, JP's Catering is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of catering services. Our catering manager and executive chef work together to complement your event with unique, customized plans. We invite you to contact our friendly and professional catering staff to assist you with the planning of your next event.

Contact: Shad Allen

Phone: 785-532-0844

Email: kstateJPs@k-state.edu

Lacy’s Fresh Fare and Catering is a student-operated teaching lab where students, staff and the public can enjoy freshly prepared menus. Students gain transformational education experience while planning, preparing and managing the operation.

Contact: Erika Bauer

Email: ebauer1@ksu.edu

Here at your Manhattan, Kan., LongHorn Steakhouse, we are passionate about serving you the very best steaks prepared and seasoned with our signature spice blend by our expert Grill Masters.

Contact: Katrina Marshall 

Phone: 785-532-9061

Email: KMarshall@loho.com

McAlister’s Deli was made to cater! Contact us for your next special event, meeting, or training class. We offer a great menu selection that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Every order is made to order, whether you need boxes or trays and whether you need to feed 10 or 10,000! Our vast catering menu also consists of all day collections, spud bars, party trays, salads, soups, desserts and a variety of beverages including our World Famous Sweet Tea by the gallon! McAlister’s not only delivers catering, but excellent service as well. We have a dedicated catering team that makes sure your order is triple checked before it leaves the deli and will be delivered and set up for you by a friendly McAlister’s Deli delivery driver. All orders come with complimentary plates, cutlery, napkins and all the utensils you will need to serve your meal. At McAlister’s Deli, we strive to ensure your order is a stress-free success and we pride ourselves in providing you with catering that delivers! 

Contact: Catering Ambassador  

Phone: 785-539-0610

Email: mcdeli412@thesaxtongroup.com

With our delicious catering meal combinations, there’s sure to be something on our catering menu for everyone. Discover mouthwatering options, like the Lasagna Combination, with one tray of our Lasagna Classico and your choice of Five Cheese Ziti al Forno or Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo. Or try the Chicken Marsala combination for your next event, with platters of indulgent Chicken Marsala and classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. All our party platters include sides of our famous house salad and breadsticks, plus dessert. Whatever you choose, our food will taste every bit as good at your gathering as it does in our restaurant. Our party trays and platters are packed fresh so that our food is just as delicious as you remember it.

Contact: Mary Jane Taylor    

Phone: 785-537-2445    

Email: OGCatering1843@olivegarden.com

Bringing the Ultimate Fan Experience to you with a new catering menu, Powercat Sports Grill will bring your favorite sports bar to your next watch party, tailgate, or office lunch! Powercat Sports Grill is now catering your next quick lunch or sit-down dinner. Grab a Tailgate Tray for a get-together with friends, a box lunch for your office meeting, or a delicious All Star Buffet for your rehearsal dinner.

Contact: Linus Urbanek

Phone: 785-341-4010

Email: catering@powercatgrill.com

Sodexo Catering brings an unparalleled food experience to the corporate and social events it serves. From exotic light hors d'oeuvres and traditional buffets to extraordinary sit-down dinners, our chefs delight guests' palates with remarkable custom creations. It is the careful attention to every detail that makes Sodexo Catering the right choice for the K-State Student Union. 

Contact: Benjamin Mulberry

Phone: 785-320-3005

Email: Benjamin.mulberry@sodexo.com

Specializing in authentic bar-b-que and homemade sausages. Thompson's is available for a variety of services. Thompson's can set up on-site smoker service, delivery and catering services. 

Contact: Ervin Thompson

Phone: 832-723-8781

Email: foojitney2@yahoo.com

Unique and eclectic small plates and entrees accompanied by small production wines from around the world and craft cocktails.

Contact: Jack Melton

Phone: 785-712-2413

Email: Jack@winedivekitchen.com