To use an Approved Caterer, take the following steps:
Step 1: Ensure your preferred caterer is a Mason Approved Caterer.
Check the current list of Mason Approved Caterers. If your preferred caterer is on the list, go to step 2. If they are not on the list you have two options:
Step 2: Complete Fiscal Services’ Food and Beverage process.
Questions? All questions regarding the Approved Catering process should be directed to Operations & Business Services at 703-993-2840 or aeappcat@gmu.edu.
George Mason University is happy to partner with some great catering establishments in the local area to provide dynamic service to our community. Please review and complete the process outlined below to become one of our approved caterers.
All caterers or restaurants applying for Approved Caterer status must complete the following steps.
Within the Approved Caterer Request Form, you can upload the following documents.
After completing the Approved Caterer Request Form, all documents above can be submitted in the following ways:
Upload Online (Preferred)
Attach to the Approved Caterer Request Form using the upload features embedded in the form.
Email
After submitting the application online, email the documents to aeappcat@gmu.edu.
Mail
Pascal Petter
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
Operations & Business Services
Merten Hall, Room 3200
George Mason University
4400 University Dr. MSN 4A1
Fairfax, VA 22030
Reminder: Investigation of the application may not begin until all required documents have been received. Not providing the required documents is the primary cause of delay in the approval process.
Expect the approval process to take up to four weeks after receiving all required information and documents. All documentation will be reviewed by the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services. Once reviewed, an email will be sent with an approval or request for additional information.
Processing Time
Online Submissions (up to two weeks)
Email, Mail, and Fax Submissions (up to four weeks)
Questions? Please contact Operations & Business Services at aeappcat@gmu.edu or 703-993-2840.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that this list of Approved Licensed Caterers is subject to change throughout the year. Contracts between Mason and the off-campus caterers expire annually in June. In addition, certificates, permits, licenses, and other necessary documentation may expire prior to your planned event(s). Operations & Business Services (OBS) cannot guarantee approval status of any listed caterers at the time of your event. It is the responsibility of the off-campus caterer to ensure that all the required documentation is valid and up to date, in order to be listed as an Approved Licensed Caterer. OBS recommends that you verify the current approval status of your chosen caterer(s) closer to the event date to ensure compliance with all necessary documentation. You can email aeppcat@gmu.edu or call 703-993-2840 to confirm the status of your preferred caterer.
Food Truck on Campus: Food truck events must be reviewed and approved. Please complete the Food Trucks on Campus Request Form for processing.
Last Updated: September 2023
| Caterer | Food Type/Style | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allspice Catering | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Conferences, BBQ, Buffet, American, Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Vegetarian, Gluten-free | 6017 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205 | Rich Vizard 703-524-4050 info@allspicecatering.com |
| Apple Spice Box Lunch & Catering | American, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian | 250 Exchange Place Ste A Herndon, VA 20170 | Norma Ramos 703-689-3334 herndon@applespice.com |
Argo Tea | Baked Goods, Breakfast, Beverages | 4502 Chesapeake River Ln Fairfax, VA 22030 | Roshonda Alexander Roshonda.Alexander@Sodexo.com |
| Artistry Catering | American, BBQ, Italian, Mexican, Tex-Mex, Buffet, Plated, Sandwiches & Salads, Breakfast, Healthy, Gluten Free | 5799 Burke Centre Pkwy Suite H Burke, VA 22015 | 703-239-0102 |
Banditos Tacos & Tequila | Mexican | 10621 Braddock Rd Unit C2 Fairfax, VA 22032 | 571-655-2122 847-637-6520 rob.mowinckel@whiteoakhospitality.com |
| Ben & Jerry’s | Ice Cream | 136C Maple Ave West Vienna, VA 22180 Food Truck | 571-226-0397 Kyle Hosch kyle@novabenjerry.com |
| Bittersweet Catering, Cafe, Bakery | American, Breakfast, Sandwiches/Deli, Vegetarian, Italian | 103 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA, 22314 | 703-549-2408 reception@bittersweetcatering.com |
| BluSage Catering | American, BBQ, Breakfast, Buffet, Deli, French, German, Gourmet, Halal, Healthy, Hispanic, Ice Cream, Irish, Italian, Kabob, Kosher (limited offerings), Latin, Low Calorie, Mediterranean, Mexican, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Tex-Mex, and Vegetarian | 13188 Marina Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 | Gina Meehan 703-568-1009 ginameehan06@gmail.com |
| Caboose Commons | American, Breakfast | 2918 Eskridge Road Fairfax, VA 22031 | Jessica Worden 703-663-8833 info@caboosebrewing.com |
| CHIBOO Bakery | Baked Goods | 273 Sunset Park Drive Herndon, VA 20170 | Chelsea Tan 408-480-4669 chiboo.bakery@gmail.com |
| CREAM to GO | Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Shaved Ice, Slushies, Smoothies, Sundaes, Waffle Cones | Food Truck | Kamal Ismail 571-330-8230 creamtogo11@gmail.com |
| Crepe Amour | Asian, French, Indian, Italian, Internationally inspired sweet & savory crepes | 407 Maple Ave East Vienna, VA 22182 | Sri Suku 202-409-4165 catering.crepelove@gmail.com |
| Dave’s Dogs | American, BBQ, Sandwiches | 13102 Kumar Court Woodbridge, VA 22193 Food Truck | David Gray 703-232-2680 davesdogsva@yahoo.com |
| DC Slices | Pizza | Food Truck | Jason Leamnson 570-556-7884 dcslices@gmail.com |
| The Difference Baker | American, Baked Goods, Grocery, Healthy, Hispanic, Italian, Vegetarian, Allergen Free | 20937 Ashrburn Road, Suite 130 Ashburn, VA 20147 | Alyssa Sobecki 703-434-0288 alyssa@thedifferencebaker.com |
| Dixie Bones Inc. | BBQ | 13440 Occoquan Rd. Woodbridge, VA 20152 | Patricia Zetlin 703-492-2205 catering@dixiebones.com |
| Dunkin | Baked Goods, Breakfast, Beverages | 4349 Chesapeake Ln. Fairfax, VA 22030 | Roshonda Alexander Roshonda.Alexander@Sodexo.com |
| Einstein Brothers Bagels | Baked goods, Breakfast, Salads, Sandwiches | 4401 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Roshonda Alexander Roshonda.Alexander@Sodexo.com |
| Elegant Cuisines | American, BBQ, Breakfast, Buffet Caribbean, French, Gourmet, Greek, Healthy, Hispanic, Indian, Italian, Korean, Kosher (Orthodox), Low Calorie, Mediterranean, Mexican, Organic, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian | 10603 Buckingham Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407 | Chantilly Cross 540-369-2942 chefcross@elegantcuisines.com |
| Fosters Grille of Vienna | American, BBQ, Buffett, Wings, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads | 138-A West Maple Ave Vienna, VA 22180 | Michale Cerny 703-754-6220 hq@fostersgrille.com |
| Hershey Ice Cream | Ice Cream, Italian Ice | Food Truck | Tina Laroche 703-585-6382 tina@sweetnewstalgia.com |
| Jake’s Ice-cream | Diary and non-diary options, Vegan and egg-free options, Sundae Bar, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cakes & Pies, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Cupcakes, Hot Cocoa Bombs, Dipped Pretzel Rods, Cake Pops, Brownies, and Rice Krispie Treats | 6353 Columbia Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 | Robin Rinearson 703-244-1515 jakesicecream2020@gmail.com |
| Kimberly’s Corporate Catering | American, Breakfast, Buffet, Healthy, Italian, Kabob, Mediterranean, Salads, Sandwiches, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian | 8455 Tyco Road, Unit O Vienna, VA 22182 | Kim Lawler 703-448-7298 mike@kimberlyscorporatecatering.com |
| Kusshi Sushi Pentagon Row | Asian, Japanese | 1201 S Joyce street, C3 Arlington, VA 22202 | Cheol Lee 202-758-7091 cheol0719@icloud.com |
| KOI TEA | Asian | 4 Live Oak Lane Stafford, VA 22554 | Brandon Luong 540-446-8370 brandontluong@gmail.com |
| Le Bledo | Asian, Sandwiches, Vietnamese | 6416 Brandon Ave. Springfield, VA 22150 Food Truck | Thai Huynh 703-489-2676 lebledo@lebledo.com |
| Masala Indian Cuisine | Indian | 1394 Chain Bridge Road Mclean, VA 22101 | Gaurab Tiwari 617-304-0857 masalarestaurantva@gmail.com |
| Mason Catering, Sodexo | African, American, Asian, Baked Goods, BBQ, Brazilian, Breads, Breakfast, Buffet, Custard, Deli, Ethiopian, Filipino, French, German, Gourmet, Greek, Halal, Hawaiian, Healthy, Hispanic, Ice Cream, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kabob, Korean, Latin, Low Calorie, Mediterranean, Mexican, Nigerian, Organic, Pizza, Sub, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Tex-Mex, Thai, Vegetarian | Johnson Center G18 4477 Aquia Creek Ln Fairfax, VA 22030 | Derek Laden 703-993-3302 catering@gmu.edu |
| Mason Square Cafe | Baked Goods, Breads, Breakfast, Deli, Healthy, Low Calorie, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian | 3401 Fairfax Dr Level 1 Arlington, VA 22201 | Vernita Washington Vernita.Washington@Sodexo.com |
| Mezze on the Go LLC | Mediterranean, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian | Food Truck | Fadi Msallem 267-355-4778 info@mezzeonthego.com |
| Moe’s Southwest Grill | Buffet, Low Calorie, Mexican, Salads, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian | 10955 Fairfax Blvd, Suite 100 Fairfax, VA 22030 | Rali Makouar 571-544-6637 moesfairfaxva@yahoo.com |
| Old Blue BBQ | American, BBQ, Buffet, Salads, Vegetarian | 4580 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304 | Kelly Lloyd 703-552-4544 catering@oldbluebbq.com |
| Outer Banks Boil Company | BBQ, Seafood | 1253 Nimmo Parkway Suite 113 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 | Evan Verbeek 757-757-7638 vb@outerbanksboilcompany.com |
| Panda Express | Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian | 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 | Ted Tong 703-993-6042 |
| Potbelly Sandwich Works | American, Buffet, Deli, Healthy, Sandwiches | Various Locations | Cecilia Tippett 703-232-0930 cecilia.tippett@potbelly.com |
| Rita’s Italian Ice of Fairfax | Italian Ice, Ice Cream, Custard | 10726 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030 | Jacque Whang 703-272-7373 jacque@ritasoffairfax.com |
| Roots Natural Kitchen | American, Healthy, Salads, Vegetarian, Grain Bowls | 9444 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA, 22031 | Haley Lieberman 571-479-3225 catering@rootsnk.com |
| Rx Catering | BBQ, Buffet, Healthy, Seafood, American, Hispanic, Mexican, Tex-Mex, Deli, Salads, baked Goods, Breakfast, Gourmet, Kabob, Low Calorie, Organic, Sandwiches, Vegetarian | 6441-D General Green Way Alexandria, VA 22312 | Cheron Burns 703-535-6955 dcmetro@rxcatering.net |
| Sophia’s Cafe Catering | Breakfast, Baked goods, Sandwiches, Deli, American, BBQ and some Mediterranean | 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 110 Fairfax, VA 22031 | Sam Misleh 703-850-3598 sam@sophiascafe.com |
| Starbucks | Baked Goods, Breads, Breakfast, Healthy, Low Calorie, Sandwiches | 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Melissa Calix Melissa.Calix@Sodexo.com |
| Steak N’ Shake | American | 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Vanessa Reyes Nesbitt Vanessa.ReyesNesbitt@Sodexo.com |
| Subway | Baked goods, Healthy, Low Calorie, Sandwiches, Platter, Lunch Boxes | 4300 Occoquan River Ln Fairfax, VA 22030 | Roshonda Alexander Roshonda.Alexander@Sodexo.com |
| Sweet Sage | American, Baked Goods, BBQ, Breakfast, Caribbean, Gourmet, Healthy, Low Calorie | 8538 Suite O Terminal Road Lorton, VA 22079 | Sherise Campbell 571-490-1402 sherise@sweetsagecatering.com |
| Taim Mediterranean Kitchen | Greek, Healthy, Low Calorie, Mediterranean, Vegetarian | 11011 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22030 | Kristen Schell 917-991-3454 catering@taimkitchen.com |
| Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck | Buffalo Chicken Wrap or Salad, Almond and Cranberry Wrap or Salad, Loaded Tater Tots, Buffalo Chicken Tater Tots, Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots, Chicken Tenders or Wings & Tots, Smoothies, Bottled Beverages | Food Truck | 703-593-3173 |
| Windows Catering | American-style Cuisine | 5724 General Washington Drive Alexandria, VA 22312 | Karol Cristales karol@catering.com |
