Catering is the activity of providing food and drink for a group of people: typically with services such as setup: staffing: and cleanup included. All food served must be from a limited: pre-defined menu developed with forethought by the hosting department: and must be ordered in advance. All catering orders shall be made in accordance with the University’s Single-use Plastics Requirements [https://sustainability.virginia.edu/single-use-plastics]. UVA funds should not be used to purchase: distribute: or sell: Single-use plastic and polystyrene food service containers (plates: cups: bowls: and hinged containers) Single-use disposable plastic straws and cutlery (straws: forks: spoons: knives: and stirrers) Event planners are encouraged to request reusable and/or compostable materials when placing catering orders.A20
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