Tech Catering Ordering Procedures

Event Amenities:

Tech Catering can be of assistance in many areas of service including ordering specialty linens, buffet décor and floral arrangements. Please speak with our Office for additional assistance.

Service Staff

Determined by the scope and demands of your event as evaluated by Catering Management. For Institute affiliated, on-campus events, pricing is $35 per attendant per hour; $50 per bartender per hour; $50 per chef per hour (all service staff charges subject to minimum service hours for events occurring after 5pm and on weekends). For external client events, as well as off-campus events, please contact our Catering Offices as additional charges and time minimums apply.

Catering Equipment

We offer a full range of catering equipment to provide a professional image while serving your event. A quote for rental equipment can be provided for any service items not available through our department. All event equipment must be picked up at the conclusion of your event. A replacement cost charge will be assessed for any missing equipment.

Floral and Décor Services

We are happy to order, receive and handle floral and décor requests. A quote will be provided based on your décor preferences and will include a handling charge of up to 20% of the total floral invoice.

Payment:

For all external clients, the following information must be received for event confirmation. No exceptions will be granted and events lacking documentation/payment will be cancelled.

  • Proof of confirmed on-campus reservation
  • Alcohol Approval- if serving alcohol
  • Payment via credit card or check- received at least 7 business days in advance of event date

Events paid for by credit card (as well as some Foundation Funds) are subject to an 8.9% sales tax. For Georgia Tech affiliated organizations such as the GT Alumni Association as well as all external clients, sales tax will be applied unless a valid State of Georgia tax exempt certificate is supplied to the Catering office in advance of your event. Credit card payments can be made securely at our online GT Marketplace payment portal, thru TouchNet.

We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Changes and Cancellations Including Modified Operations:

External Clients: To avoid surcharges, all changes referring to the menu, guest count or event arrangements must be confirmed 7 business days prior to the event date; a revised invoice confirms your updates. All cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are subject to charges for any resources that may have been committed to the event (up to 100% of total event cost). Cancellations made within seven business days in advance of the event will result in a charge of 100% of the total invoice.

Modified Operations: If the Institute reverts to a Modified Operations Plan where campus buildings and/or event facilities are closed or move to limited operations, then catering events will be subject to cancellation and can be rescheduled without penalty.

Alcohol Policy:

Please visit the Campus Alcohol Policy | Policy Library for information regarding the Institute’s alcohol policy for events. Currently, Tech Catering, while authorized to serve, is not licensed to supply/purchase alcohol. Therefore, clients who have been approved to serve alcohol per GT Policy are responsible for the purchase, transport, and post event-pick-up of their own alcohol. Tech Catering provides TiPs or ServSafe Alcohol certified bartenders and bar set-up inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages, garnishes, and service-ware, at additional charges.

Note that for GT on-campus events, alcohol service is not allowed before 4:30pm. In addition, alcohol service must cease 30 minutes prior to the event’s end time or no later than 10:30pm. Please contact our office for additional information.

Delivery:

We offer several delivery service-ware options:

  • Drop-off All Disposable - Tech Catering delivers food & beverages in all disposable containers; heating elements like wire chafers and Sterno, are not included. Compostable/recyclable service-ware disposables, provided. The client is responsible for event set-up and clean-up.
  • All Disposable - Tech Catering delivers food & beverages in all disposable containers, wire chafers and Sterno included ($12 charge). Set up included however the client is responsible for clean-up.
  • Delivery Disposable - Tech Catering delivers, sets up and picks-up. Compostable disposables, re-usable buffet service-ware, and buffet linens included with this service; depending on size and scope of event, staffing may be assigned at additional costs.
  • Upscale Disposables - Balsa Wood Boxes and Palm Leaf Service-ware options available. Please contact our office for more information.
  • Porcelain Service-ware – Tech Catering delivers and sets up. Due to the nature of the event, staff will be assigned additional charges. Please note that additional charges for rental porcelain may apply if event size exceeds Tech Catering’s internal supply.

For most events, a minimum of 30 minutes before and after your guests’ arrival is needed for delivery and pick up. Please ensure that doors are unlocked, and Tech Catering has building access to avoid delay of set up. A delivery fee to apply for events held at off campus locations.

Force Majeure:

Both Tech Catering and the client shall be excused during the period “condition of force majeure”. The term shall mean an unforeseen event which is beyond the control of the parties and that makes it impossible or illegal for such party to perform its obligation hereunder (i.e., such as the destruction or closing of The Institute or any event space). An event cancelled due to a condition of force majeure shall be rescheduled, if possible, as soon as practical once the period of force majeure has passed.

Sustainable, Organic, Allergen Free Menus:

We are proud of our stewardship in providing you with fresh and tasty offerings. Please discuss your menu preferences with our offices and our commitment to providing you with a menu that focuses on local, seasonal, or allergen-free ingredients will become a reality.



Tech Catering
460 4TH STREET NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404.894.1542