In support of the university’s educational mission and commitment to environmental sustainability, R&DE Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries seeks to reduce environmental impact, preserve resources, and show sustainability in action. Students are the reason we are here, and our agenda of sustainability and culture of excellence at Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries is driven by a student culture steeped in environmental awareness and innovation.

Sustainability at Stanford Catering

Stanford Catering is dedicated to providing local, organic, plant-forward and seasonal menu options for its clients. To support this, we have developed close relationships with many independent and local suppliers of organic and other sustainable products. We also provide compostable materials for catering events.

Sustainability at our Cafés

We strive to purchase and highlight sustainable ingredients in our cafés. Our newest café, the Forbes Family Café was born out of Stanford’s culture of innovation and commitment to sustainability, to meet the needs and desires of our students. The novel concept of the flexitarian café – appealing to vegans, vegetarians and diners simply interested in reducing their meat consumption – promotes healthy and sustainable eating at Stanford. Vendors follow sustainable farming practices with much  of our seasonal offerings locally-sourced. Additionally, we provide reusable dishware when possible, and compostables when not.