Express Catering
Welcome to Express Catering. We offer a wide array of tasty offerings and beverages, thoughtfully served on eco-friendly, disposable tableware. Whether you're hosting a morning meeting or a department luncheon, our affordable and convenient catering options are designed to meet the needs of your campus events. We’ve got the food covered, so you can focus on what matters most.
Catering Options
Option 1: Coffee and Pastries
From coffee cakes and mini-danishes to expertly brewed coffee, this option ensures your event has the perfect pairings. Available for groups of 10 to 200.
Option 2: Taste of The Beach
Ideal for meetings, special events or casual get-togethers, this option includes a satisfying mix of hot and cold appetizers, sandwiches, crisp salads and refreshing beverages. Available for groups of 10 to 50.
Option 3: Pick 3 Entrées
Customize your event with this option from the Outpost Grill menu. Pick 3 entrées from a variety of burgers, bowls, sandwiches and Papa John’s pizzas to create a delicious spread. Available for groups of 10 to 50.
Option 4: Complete Meals
Enjoy flavorful and nutritious meals from our Residential Dining five-week cycle menu. Available for groups of 10 to 200.
Levels of Service
Pickup Service
Your order can be picked up at our campus facilities. All food and beverages will be packaged in disposable containers and accompanied by appropriate disposable paper goods. Only select menus are available for pickup service.
Delivery Service (Drop-Off Only)
Catering staff will deliver your order but will not stay or set up. Orders include disposable containers and paper goods.
If service items, such as drink dispensers, are included, an attendant will return to collect them for an additional fee.
Delivery with Attendant(s)
Catering staff will deliver and set up the food. Attendants will remain to monitor and replenish the serving line. Attendants do not serve guests, clean up, or manage waste.
Delivery Drop-off and Attendant Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Group size | Delivery drop-off fee (no setup) | Recommended attendants | Rates per attendant (setup) |
10-50 | $25 | None | No attendant |
51 - 75 | $75 | 1 | $50 per hour |
76 - 100 | $100 | 1 | $50 per hour |
101 - 125 | $125 | 1 | $50 per hour |
126 - 150 | $150 | 2 | $50 per hour  each |
151 - 175 | $175 | 2 | $50 per hour each |
176 - 200 | $200 | 2 | $50 per hour each |
Guidelines
- Guaranteed attendance: Order confirmation is a binding agreement.
- Orders: Orders must be submitted 5 business days prior to pickup or delivery date.
- Cancellations: Cancellations within seven business days of the event will be charged 50% of the total order. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will be charged 100%.
- Dispenser charge: A fee will be charged for any reusable dispenser not returned or returned damaged after the event.
- Service charge & sales tax: A 15% service charge and applicable sales tax will be added to all food and beverage items for private events at Outpost Grill.
- Food safety: Please plan to consume all food within four hours of pickup or delivery to ensure safety and quality.
- Hot holding equipment: If your event is longer than four hours, you may need to provide your own hot holding equipment (e.g., chafing dishes) to maintain proper food temperature.
- Serving space: If your event includes a catering attendant, please ensure a designated space is prepared in advance for food setup.
- Bar service: Beer and wine bars can be provided for your event. A general guideline is one bar station for every 75 guests. A bartender will be provided for each function. Bar setup is $150 per bar, and bartending services start at $50 per hour. Payment in full for bar-service-only events is required five business days in advance for non-university clients.
- Alcohol policy: Due to the highly restrictive California State University, °µÍøÊÓƵ (CSULB) policies on alcohol service on campus, all catering clients must adhere to °µÍøÊÓƵguidelines to serve alcoholic beverages at campus events. The bar may remain open for a maximum of four hours. A nonalcoholic beverage must be served at all times during bar service. A Beer and Wine Clearance Form is required to have alcohol or bar service on campus.
Alcoholic beverage donations: Donated alcoholic beverages may only be accepted from licensed manufacturers or distributors and must be received by Forty-Niner Shops, doing business as Beach Shops. The service of donated alcoholic beverages must be conducted exclusively by university-approved caterers. Exceptions to this policy may be granted only by the general manager of Beach Shops or their designee.
A corkage fee will apply to any wine or bottled beer brought to an approved event.
Alcohol sales and permits: Alcoholic beverages may be sold or served only under a valid permit issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to Beach Shops and to caterers approved by °µÍøÊÓƵProcurement Services.
For more information, visit the Food Service (Hospitality) page.
- Leftover food: We do not provide individual to-go containers for leftover food unless requested before order confirmation and purchased for an additional fee. We encourage guests to contact the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry at 562-985-5264 to coordinate leftover food donation in the event of excess food.
- Linen services: Linen services are not provided.
- Campus department charges: A chartfield (CFS) account must be provided to confirm the reservation. Invoices are sent via campus mail.
- Payment due date: Payment is due within 30 days.
- All other payment forms must be arranged before the event day.
All non-university groups must submit full payment five business days in advance.  
