America To Go

When an on-campus catering need is identified, the first option should be to contact University Housing. Purchases from Housing are processed via Journal Voucher and do not require multiple quotes or Purchase Order.

 If University Housing is unable to accommodate your department’s need, the UIUC has partnered with America To Go (ATG) to offer an iBuy Punchout Catalog that is accessible to all UIUC departments through the iBuy Showcase. This partnership enables the University to provide autonomy to departments while ordering food. Each vendor available in the ATG Catalog has already provided all required documentation (e.g. Certificate of Insurance meeting University insurance requirements) to service our campus. ATG provides a solution that is:

• A User-Friendly iBuy Punchout Catalog – An easy-to-use website that provides all Chart 1 Departments autonomy when ordering food for on-campus meeting and events. Departments will have the ability to process standard menu and customized catering orders from your local favorites.
• Reduced Risk – America To Go will collect insurance, health, and other information to ensure that restaurants and caterers meet UIUC requirements.
• 24/7 Customer Service and Account Management – 24/7 customer service, including a chat feature, and a dedicated Account Manager to assist with planning your next event, adding a new vendor, or other inquiries.
• Tastings and Trainings – Onsite trainings and tastings for your department so you can try new vendors in a low-risk environment for consideration for your next event.
• Improved Choice and Information – Catalog includes filters, search functions, and UIUC specific reviews to help you find exactly the caterers or items you want.
• Support for Diversity Initiatives – The ability to easily find and support businesses consistent with other UIUC initiatives, small and diverse businesses.
• Support for UIUC Sustainability Initiatives – Extending UIUC Sustainability Initiatives to restaurants and caterers serving the University. America To Go’s support for Sustainability Initiatives was recently presented at the October national conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

The ATG Catalog will support standard menu items from restaurants and caterers. Users can select items and quantities that can be bundled into a cart and can quickly be processed to fully executed Purchase Orders. Users will also have the option to upload catering quotes for vendors who specialize in custom events. For additional information regarding custom catering, please contact our ATG representative Vivian Bordon Email: vivian.bordon@americatogo.com Phone: 917-344-9056.

All orders will also include a 20% contingency to offer processing flexibility intended to limit any needed last-minute changes. This contingency line will only be submitted to ATG. If no changes are needed, the restaurant or caterer will never see this additional PO line item. If the contingency is needed, an authorized representative from the ordering department will contact either our ATG Account Manager or your direct restaurant or caterer contact. Any agreed upon changes will be submitted on the final invoice. Any changes above the 20% contingency will require the department to submit a service desk ticket for a change order.

For ATG’s contracted vendor list please visit: ATG Vendors

Have a favorite caterer?  Please encourage them to join as soon as possible.

When using the ATG Catalog, it is the departments responsibility to ensure their catered event aligns with the University policy for per diems.

Any food order related questions should be sent to the Purchasing and Contracts Management Office (217) 333-3505 urbanapurchasing@uillinois.edu.

For frequently asked questions please visit: ATG FAQ