For any catered event in the Alumni Center, one of the following approved caterers must be used for meal functions. Alcohol service is available from all caterers. 

• Arrow Catering Company
1800 Claflin Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rachel Motley
785-775-1800

We love a good party and understand how much work goes into throwing an excellent one. Let us do the work so you can enjoy yourself! Arrow Catering specializes in creating an experience. From breakfast to happy hour, lunch meetings to wedding receptions, and everything in between, we can take care of coffee, food and cocktails.

• Blue Hills Catering and Events
2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd
Manhattan, KS 66502
Nick Powers
785-776-9588

Blue Hills Catering specializes in providing custom menu options to every type of event. Whether it be a wedding, anniversary, office lunch, holiday party or fundraiser; you do the celebrating, leave the catering to us. We pride ourselves in customizing every party to your palate!

• Bockers II Catering 
1108 Laramie 
Manhattan, KS 66502 
Aly Limbocker 
785-539-9431 

Bockers II Catering offers full-service catering for breakfasts, luncheons, hors d'oeuvres, buffets, seated dinners and full service bars. Whether you are planning a themed party, major galas, wedding or social affair our experienced staff of professionals will help guide you through a memorable occasion. 

Bockers II Catering has a reputation of flawless event execution and unparalleled customer service. Bob, Aly and our staff have been serving the community and K-State events for more than 30 years.

• Brancato’s Catering
5050 Kansas Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66106
Brian Ingalls
816-765-4704

Brancato's Catering has been providing high quality catering services for regionally based events since 1969. From corporate functions to weddings...backyard picnics to elegant soirees...hors d'oeuvres to full service meals, we take pride in our ability to make your vision come to life. We have experience in all levels of planning and can handle as much or as little as you need guiding the details of your event. Whether  you need full event planning, custom menu design, staffing or event logistics our expert staff has the resources and experience to get the job done.

Our company excels by being able to provide our clients with a diverse range of menus with multiple price points. Our services are individualized because exceptional catering and event planning rely upon personal attention to every customer, no matter the size of the occasion. Our ability to remain flexible while still providing quality food and service has allowed us to be the leading caterer in our market.

• Friendship House
507 Ash St.
Wamego, KS 66547
Mike Pray
785-456-9616

Friendship House offers high quality home style cuisine. Bringing the favorites from home to you with a smile. We specialize in high quality food and personalized service. We can cater your needs: breakfast, lunch or dinner and don’t forget the dessert!

• HCI Catering - Cox Bros. BBQ, CocoBolos and Powercat Sports Grill
785-341-4010

Cox Bros. BBQ
223 McCall Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-341-4010
Catering@coxbbq.com
Cox Bros. BBQ has been serving the best barbecue in the Flint Hills for more than ten years. With our mouth-watering, finger-licking, one-of-a-kind, genuine barbecue, we promise to bring you the best hand cut, wood smoked, quality meats around. We customize each event to have the complete barbecue experience with on-site mobile smoking to homemade sides, music and full bar options. 

Coco Bolos
1227 Bluemont Ave. 
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-341-4010
Catering@cocobolos.com
Coco Bolos is one of Manhattan’s premier catering companies with a menu that offers all your favorite classic New Mexican dishes as well as traditional home-style meals. From extravagant to informal, from weddings and receptions to corporate meetings, we cater it all with our great service and top notch flavors. 

Powercat Sports Grill
3011 Anderson Ave. 
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-341-4010
Catering@powercatgrill.com
Powercat Sports Grill is bringing the Ultimate Fan Experience to you with a new catering menu that will bring your favorite sports bar to your next watch party, tailgate or office lunch! Powercat Sports Grill is now catering your next quick lunch or sit-down dinner. Grab a Tailgate Tray for a get-together with friends, a box lunch for your office meeting, or a delicious All Star Buffet for your rehearsal dinner.

• JP's Sports Grill
Manhattan, KS 66506
Brett Engleman
785-532-0844

JP's Catering is the official caterer of the Department of Housing and Dining Services at K-State. We pride ourselves on our outstanding array of food and beverage selections designed to meet a variety of event needs. From a simple coffee break to extravagant receptions and dinners, JP's Catering is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of catering services. Our catering manager and executive chef work together to complement your event with unique, customized plans. We invite you to contact our friendly and professional catering staff to assist you with the planning of your next event.

• Mr. K's Cafe
3901 Vanesta Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
Scott Sieben 
785-320-2730

A classic restaurant serving a great blend of salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and more. Whether it’s the amazing and unique food or our fresh drinks, we guarantee you will find something you will like. Make catering a breeze with absolutely no clean up that you have to worry about. We’ll take care of the catering while you enjoy time with family and friends.