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Eat Well Berkeley Catering Program

The Eat Well Berkeley Catering Program strives to increase access to healthier food and beverage choices provided at meetings, events and other functions on campus, as outlined in the UC Berkeley Guide to Healthy Meetings and Events (pdf). Participating catering operations must meet certain nutrition guidelines to be registered with the Eat Well Berkeley Catering Program.

For Event & Meeting Planners

For Caterers Interested in Participating

For Participating Caterers

To obtain approval for new Eat Well Berkeley menu items, submit the item name, description, and associated url (where applicable) to Jaclyn Armstrong, MPH, RD at ajaclyn@uhs.berkeley.edu with the subject line of "EWB menu item approval." Please specify catering company if not apparent.

 

Participating Caterers with Eat Well Berkeley Menu Options

  • ACT Catering
    Eat Well Berkeley menu (pdf)
    Phone: 510-654-0148

    About ACT Catering…
    “We believe in the honesty of simple food.
    We know that well prepared food made from fresh ingredients speaks for itself.
    We offer exceptional food and service at reasonable prices.
    We believe in sustainable farming and sourcing the highest quality organic ingredients.”

  • Bancroft Catering Eat Well Berkeley options found on "UC Berkeley" menu page
    Phone:510-549-0113

    About Bancroft Catering…
    “From a small get together to a large gala, Bancroft Catering has options to meet every style and every budget. Our menus focus on a delicious California cuisine using the best local and sustainable ingredients. From our green-certified catering facilities at the Bancroft Hotel near the UC Berkeley Campus, we are able to bring you world-class events all across the bay area.”

  • Cal Catering
    Eat Well Berkeley options found on menu pages
    Phone: 510-643-4314

    About Cal Catering…
    “Whether you are planning for a simple coffee break or an elegantly served reception and full-course dinner, we can accommodate your needs at our exquisite Clark Kerr Campus or any other on-campus location. We also deliver boxed breakfast and lunch entrees exclusively to our campus customers. Simply chose from a variety of delicious trays and boxed meals and let our expert staff take care of the rest.”

  • Carrie Dove Eat Well Berkeley options found in “Sample Menus”
    Phone: 415-460-9995

    About Carrie Dove Catering…
    “Carrie Dove Catering offers a perfect balance of distinctive service and exceptional food. Our menus are filled with seasonal selections based on your palate and event specifics, whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for 15 or an elaborate celebration for 300. Contact us or visit our website for more details.”

  • Checkers Catering & Special Events
    Eat Well Berkeley menu (pdf)
    Phone: 925-968-1121

About Checkers Catering & Special Events…
“Checkers Catering & Special Events is a family owned full service catering and event planning company. We are a Certified Bay Area GREEN Business serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area for 25 years. We have worked extensively with UC Berkeley throughout the years and with other Universities in the UC system as well.”

  • Faculty Club - coming soon!
  • Market Hall
    Phone: 510-250-6001

    About Market Hall…
    "For twenty years, Market Hall Caterers has offered UCB a full range of catering services, for as few as 10 guests to graduation celebrations of 1500. From platters and box lunches to full-service catering production, we use the freshest and highest quality ingredients available, sourced by staff who know the farmers, the ranchers, the cheese makers and the growers."

  • The Mixing Bowl
    Phone: 510-655-5630

    About The Mixing Bowl…
    "The Mixing Bowl is a Green Certified Business, delivering professional and personalized full-service catering in the Bay Area for over 15 years.  With a tenacious commitment to great service combined with our unique and healthy approach to menu creation, we provide a one-stop solution for catering and event planning that ranges from small intimate gatherings to large-scale events.  Located in the Temescal area of Oakland, the Mixing Bowl also serves the community as a cafe/restaurant, offering  soups, salads, sandwiches, and take-out catering in small platter options.   Our team is eager to help find original solutions to any event need, and by drawing on our enthusiasm and many years of planning knowledge, we look forward to delivering memorable experiences for all who are hungry."

  • Trumpetvine
    Phone: 510-848-7268

    About Trumpetvine Catering…
    “Trumpetvine has created a catering business built around wholesome, healthy, gorgeous food. We believe that sophisticated food can be beautiful, delicious, good for you and for our planet. Bon Appetit!”

  • Women’s Faculty Club
    Phone: 510-642-4175

    About the Women’s Faculty Club…
    “The Women’s Faculty Club provides catering services at the Club for both individual and departmental members. Members of The Faculty Club may also schedule events through a reciprocal agreement.”

Shopping Lists for Costco, TraderJoe's, Safeway, Whole Foods

These shopping lists give options for healthier, prepared foods that can be purchased at popular stores when providing refreshments at meetings and events.

Eat Well Berkeley Catering Application

For caterers interested in participating in the Eat Well Berkeley Catering program, submit the attached application. For questions, please contact Jaclyn Armstrong, MPH, RD at ajaclyn@uhs.berkeley.edu or (510) 643-3434.




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