The Pollard Technology Conference Center (PTCC) will maintain a list of caterers who are approved to prepare and deliver food for meetings and events. PTCC users are required to select caterers from this list in order to ensure that all health, safety, property, and insurance requirements are met.

Caterer’s Guidelines

Outlines our policies for approved caterers on serving alcohol and using the kitchen, setting up, and cleaning up.

Only approved caterers may provide catering services for events held at Pollard Technology Conference Center (PTCC). Complete an application to become an approved caterer or contact the PTCC event coordinator at 865-POLLARD (865-765-5273). There is no charge to become an approved caterer.

• Alcohol Policies
  • All Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) requirements and procedures must be observed, and the caterer and its employees must possess any and all licenses appropriate to the particular event.
  • All alcohol must be dispensed from a central location.
  • Alcoholic beverages may not be served in any ORAU facilities during regular working hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The caterer agrees that nonalcoholic beverages and food will be served at any event where alcohol is served. The caterer must abide by Tennessee state laws regarding alcohol possession and consumption. The minimum drinking age in Tennessee is 21 years.
• Kitchen Policies
  • All PTCC carts, utensils, appliances, etc., are to be cleaned and returned to the kitchen at the close of the event.
  • All kitchen surfaces are to be left clean, with the floor swept, at the close of the event.
  • All raw food, bottles, etc. should be disposed of in a trash container and placed in the dumpster at the close of your event.
  • No open flames, candles, fireworks, sparklers, or pressurized gases will be permitted in the facility at any time.
• Set-up Times

  Please notify our office during regular business hours when you have committed to an event with the following information:

  • Date and name of event and number of people you will be catering.
  • The expected time that you will need to gain entry into the facility.
  • The expected duration of the event, from set-up through clean-up.
• Cleaning
  • Each caterer will be responsible for cleaning any PTCC equipment and facilities associated with the catering of an event.
  • All caterers are required to remove their equipment and materials at the conclusion of the event. This includes, but is not limited to, tables, chairs, hot boxes, linens, etc. The PTCC will not be responsible for any property or equipment left after the conclusion of the event.
  • Clients or caterers who do not return the facility/equipment in satisfactory condition will be subject to an additional cleaning charge. A cleaning deposit may also be required for future events.

  Failure to abide by the PTCC guidelines may result in removal from the approved caterers list.

Approved Caterers and Bartenders

Lists approved caterers, their contact information, and descriptions of their services.

• See approved caterers and bartenders

  Caterer	Phone	Description	Serves Alcohol	Website
  All Occations Catering	865-521-1300	Buffet, sit-down, boxed lunch catering with on and off site preparation available.	yes	https://www.alloccasioncatering.com/
  Bradford Events	865-522-5552	Buffet, sit-down, boxed lunch catering with on and off site preparation available.	yes	https://www.bradfordevents.com/
  Brown Bag	865-228-3283	Buffet-Style meals and dessert. Holiday catering menu available.	no	https://brownbagnow.com
  Buddy's Bar-B-Q	865-588-0051	Barbecue and other menu items available. Buffet, served-plate meals, or boxed lunch.	no	http://buddysbarbq.com/
  Calhoun's	865-685-0850	Buffet-Style, served plate, or boxed lunches available.	yes	https://calhouns.com/menus-and- locations/oak-ridge/
  Chick-fil-A	865-481-3638	Boxed lunches and party trays available.	no	https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/ TN/Oak-Ridge
  Clancy's Tavern	865-219-1266	Buffet	no	http://clancystavernknoxville.com/
  Dead End BBQ	865-212-5655	Barbecue, served-plate, and buffet-style meals.	no	https://www.deadendbbq.com/
  Double Tree Hotel	865-481-2468	Buffet-style meals, including dessert. Hors d’oeuvres also available.	yes	https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/tennessee/doubletree-by- hilton-hotel-oak-ridge-knoxville-ORKDTDT/index.html
  Hamock's Cakes and Catering	865-457-0024	Wedding specials, buffet-style meals, or boxed lunches available.	no	https://www.facebook.com/ darlene.hamock/?rf=124488230932113
  Honey Baked Ham	865-272-9411	Buffet of sandwiches and salads, Boxed lunches.	no	https://myhoneybakedstore.com/oakridge/ 1655utm_source=google&utm_medium= local&utm_ campaign=localmaps&utm_content=1655
  Judy Dodd Catering	865-482-3611	Buffet-Style, served plate, or boxed lunches available.	no	https://judy-dodd-catering4.webnode.com/contact/
  Razzelberry's Lab and Kitchen	865-481-0300	Soups and sandwiches, ice cream	no	https://www.facebook.com/razzleberry.lab
  Rosa's Catering	865-690-5757	Buffet-style meals, picnics, served plate meals, or boxed lunches available.	yes	http://www.rosascatering.com/
  Salsaritas	865-272-3891	Taco, Nacho, Fajita, and Salad Buffets. Taco and Burrito boxed lunches.	no	https://salsaritas.com/
  VG's Bakery	865-671-8077	Handcrafted pastries, pies, cakes, cookies and artisan breads.	no	http://vgsbakery.com/

  Bartender	Phone	Description	Website
  The pour Guys	865-360-3733	Licensed Bartenders, Fine-dining Servers, Banquet Servers, Glassware and Mixers available.	http://thepourguys.com/
  Single Barrel Events	702-672-5522	Mobile Bartending Service	http://www.singlebarrelevents.com/contact-us.html

Application Form

To become an approved caterer, you must complete the form and provide a current and correct:

1. Certificate of Insurance
2. Health Permit
3. Alcohol License (if applicable)

If you are interested in becoming an approved PTCC caterer and agree to abide by these requirements, please complete the Caterer Application Form (above), and send Health Permit, Alcohol License (if applicable), and a Certificate of Insurance to the following address:

Pollard Technology Conference Center
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Event Coordinator
P.O. Box 117, MS-44
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117

Upon receipt of these documents, your application will be reviewed. If approved, you will be notified and your company will be added to the approved caterers list.

The approval is valid for one year and is subject to renewal.