Athletics Catering Services

Texas State University is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide catered meal services for all athletic teams and organizations. The selected vendor will collaborate closely with representatives from each sport, as well as designated athletic administrators, to coordinate and manage catering operations that optimize value, food quality, variety, and athlete health and safety. The vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, management, and supervision necessary to deliver high-quality catering services for events of various sizes and formats. Services shall include, but are not limited to, preparation and delivery of nutritionally balanced and sport-appropriate meals, menu planning in coordination with Athletics Nutrition and sport-specific staff, flexible catering formats, compliance with NCAA nutrition guidelines, and accommodation of food allergies, religious restrictions, and special dietary needs. Some key requirements include: • Preparation and delivery of nutritionally balanced and sport-appropriate meals • Menu planning in coordination with Athletics Nutrition and sport-specific staff • Flexible catering formats including boxed lunches, buffet-style service, seated/dine-in service, drop-and-go delivery setups, and snack and hydration station options • Compliance with NCAA nutrition guidelines and any Texas State dietary standards • Accommodation of food allergies, religious restrictions, and special dietary needs • Maintenance of all applicable health, safety, and sanitation standards