Explore resources for catering and event rental services at USC, including the current list of University-approved outside caterers and food trucks.

You’ll also find information on in-house catering options from USC Hospitality and USC Private Events, recommendations for local restaurants frequently used to host university guests, and rental companies that provide event equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, linens, staging, and other event essentials.

Vendors interested in becoming an approved supplier can apply through the USC Supplier Portal.

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  • USC maintains an extensive list of approved external caterers and food trucks available for campus events. These vendors have met University requirements and are authorized to provide food services at USC. Companies interested in becoming an approved vendor must apply through the USC Supplier Portal for consideration by USC Business Services.

    List of Approved Caterers

     

  • USC offers a variety of approved food truck options for campus events. To book a food truck at the University of Southern California, event organizers must follow the guidelines established by Trojan Event Services and USC Hospitality. All food trucks serving on campus must be approved by the University and coordinated through the appropriate USC processes to ensure compliance with campus policies and event requirements.

    List of Approved Food Trucks

     

  • USC Hospitality offers two convenient catering options for campus events.

    Private Events & Conferences provides full-service catering for conferences, receptions, and special occasions. For personalized service, please contact them (213) 740-5956 or by email at private.events@usc.edu.

    Catering2Go offers drop-off catering from some of USC’s most popular on-campus dining venues: the Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club, Panda Express, Seeds Marketplace, and Taco Taco. Menus are available at hospitality.usc.edu/catering2go. Order online at catering2go.usc.edu.

    Both options deliver exceptional quality and offer tax savings for USC schools and departments when paying with ISD or PPGG.

  • USC is located in the heart of Los Angeles, offering access to a wide variety of dining experiences. This page features a small selection of restaurants near campus and throughout Los Angeles that have become USC favorites for hosting guests, business meals, donor events, and special occasions. These recommendations provide event planners with convenient and well-regarded options for off-campus dining and entertainment.

     Off-Campus Dining

     

  • While USC Facilities Management Services (FMS) no longer provides event rental equipment such as tables, chairs, or tents, they continue to support campus events through cleaning services and waste management resources, including trash and recycling collection. Event planners are encouraged to review FMS guidelines and event planning resources to help ensure a clean, safe, and successful event on the USC campus.

    USC FMS Guidelines for Event 

  • USC Facilities Management Services (FMS) no longer provides rentals of tables, chairs, tents, or other event equipment. Event planners should work directly with approved rental vendors to secure the furnishings and equipment needed for their events. Bright Event Rentals and Town & Country Event Rentals are the two vendors most commonly used for USC events, offering a wide range of rental items including tables, chairs, tents, linens, staging, décor, and other event essentials.