Catering essentials

All on-campus event catering must be arranged through our official catering supplier.

External caterers are only permitted in exceptional circumstances with prior approval.

How to order

  1. Visit the Eating at the School page or contact the Catering Events team (cateringevents@london.edu) for a brochure.
  2. Choose your menu and email the Catering Events team with your event booking confirmation, timings, catering requirements, cost code, and dietary needs.
  3. You will receive a catering confirmation. Read it carefully and confirm your event in writing - if you do not do this, your catering will not go ahead.

Key catering deadlines

Student club catering pricing

For student club events, food and drink are charged at a discounted rate - you pay at cost rather than commercial rates. Labour and sundries are added based on the number of guests, delivery location(s), event duration (including one hour for set-up and one hour for clear-down), and service type required.

Please note, brochure prices are shown without VAT, so always factor this into your budget.

When placing your order, let the Catering Events team know whether the event is being charged to your club or sponsored, as this affects how the order is processed.

Dietary requirements

Gather dietary requirements at registration and provide a detailed list to the Catering team at least five days before your event. Our standard catering includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, but you should still flag specific needs including halal, kosher, and allergy requirements.

Please remove names from dietary lists when sharing with caterers to comply with data protection requirements.

Reduce waste

Order based on confirmed numbers, not registrations - be realistic about no-show rates

Request chef’s choice menus for flexibility

Allow attendees to take home leftovers at the end of the event

Contact: cateringevents@london.edu


Not sure where to start?

Planning your first event can feel like a lot, especially alongside your studies. Our toolkit is there to guide you, but you don't have to work it all out alone.

Download the Event Toolkit for Student Clubs (PDF)

Book a drop-in session

Book a 10-minute slot at one of our weekly event planning drop-in sessions. Bring your questions, get practical advice, and find out what support is available.

Book your session here

Email the Editorial Planning team

The Editorial Planning team can support you with shaping your event ideas and sharping your messaging to ensure your event makes an impact.
editorialplanning@london.edu