MIT’s Preferred Caterers offer discounts on all orders
MIT’s preferred caterers are Bakers' Best, BG Catering Concepts, Café Luna, East Meets West, Gourmet Caterers, Milk Street Café, Rebecca’s Cafe, Rita’s Catering, The Catered Affair, and Via Lago Catering.
All preferred caterers offer the MIT community some level of discount from their retail pricing on every order. Discounts vary based on order size and event type. In all cases, there will be a percentage discounted on the order and in some cases, you will also benefit from a reduced delivery fee. All discounts will be clearly marked on your invoice(s) so that you can see your savings.
In addition to these off-site caterers, MIT’s on-campus dining vendor, Bon Appetit, offers catering services.
Click here for details and contact information for each of MIT’s preferred caterers.
Please note our preferred caterers were chosen from MIT’s current roster of caterers, after meeting specific requirements. While these caterers will bring consistent, equitable, and quantifiable cost savings to the MIT community, you may still use caterers who do not have preferred status.
The chart below may be helpful when choosing a caterer for your event.
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Sustainable: These caterers use biodegradable or reusable flatware, serving dishes, plates, tablecloths, and have composting services. They work with local food banks for distribution of leftover food and have cooking oil re-use programs. Each may have all or some of these attributes; please inquire with the vendor. (Requests for biodegradable goods may incur an upcharge.) |
BG Catering Concepts, Bon Appetit, Café Luna, East Meets West, Milk Street Café, Rebecca’s, Rita’s Catering, The Catered Affair, Via Lago |
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Specialty Diet/Menu: These caterers can provide specialty menus such as Kosher, Halal, gluten-free. |
Bakers' Best, BG Catering Concepts, Bon Appetite, East Meets West, Milk Street Café, Rebecca’s, Rita’s Catering, The Catered Affair, Via Lago |
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Farm-to-Table: These vendors concentrate on sourcing local products. This can vary from caterer to caterer and is often seasonal. Please inquire with the vendor. |
BG Catering Concepts, Bon Appetit, Milk Street Café, Rita’s Catering, The Catered Affair, Via Lago |
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Last-minute Orders: Most caterers require 24-hour notice for new orders. These vendors may take orders with less notice. |
BG Catering Concepts, Café Luna, Milk Street Café, Rebecca’s, Via Lago |
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White Linen: These caterers specialize in high-end, full-service event planning. Resources can include: venue selection, specialty rentals, A/V, décor, assistance with entertainment/music/speakers, and lighting. Services can vary. Please inquire with vendor. |
Bakers' Best, BG Catering Concepts, East Meets West, Gourmet Catering, Rita’s Catering, The Catered Affair, Via Lago |
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On-campus Vendors: Caterers who operate on campus and also do individual catering. |
Bon Appetit |
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Drop Off: Caterers who offer quick, simple breakfast, lunch and dinner delivery. |
Bakers' Best, BG Catering Concepts, Bon Appetit, Café Luna, East Meets West, Milk Street Café, Pacific Street Café, Rebecca’s, Rita’s Catering, Via Lago |
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Simple, Staffed Events: These caterers can accommodate events that require minimum staffing; something more than a drop-off, but less than a high-end, full-service event. |
Bakers' Best, BG Catering Concepts, Bon Appetit, Café Luna, East Meets West, Milk Street Café, Rebecca’s, Rita’s Catering, The Catered Affair, Via Lago |
If you have questions, please reach out to:
Jessica Tam
VPF Strategic Sourcing Analyst
617-253-2756 jtam@mit.edu
or
Carl Biancucci
VPF Senior Buyer
617-253-2520, cb3@mit.edu