RISD Caters is RISD's default providor for on campus catering.  If RISD Caters is not available one of the below authorized vendors can be used.

risd Caters

Catering Resources for the campus community

Online Ordering: Click Here

RISD Catering orders can be placed via the online ordering system. 

Should the need for a last-minute catering order come up, call the Catering office directly at 401-709-8500. In the event RISD Caters is unable to accommodate the order, the Catering team is best suited to give guidance on which approved vendor would best suit the event specifics. 

The Catering team is here to help with anything you may need–from a custom menu, feedback about smaller details or guidance on spaces. Please contact us at catering@risd.edu or at 401 709-8500. Dining’s pages. 

Approved External Caterers

In the event that RISD Caters is unable to accommodate an order, the team can give guidance on alternative steps specific to your event, or you can reach out to our friends at one of the following sites: 

America To Go (ATG)- Online portal for local restaurants.

First time logging into ATG?  Go here first to set-up your password.

• No credit card is required for ordering via ATG (ATG invoices can be processed via a Workday SIR, please list # of attendees and type (student, public, staff, faculty, etc.)

• Sales tax automatically excluded

Demo video on how to use ATG: Click Here

Easy Entertaining 

Seven Stars Bakery

Whole Foods Market  - working to resolve sales tax issues (please hold off on using this supplier until/if it can be resolved)

Bolt Coffee - (RISD Museum Location only)

This list will flex as the Procurement and RISD Caters teams are able to gauge the need throughout the year. We all appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation through this process! Please email epro@risd.edu with any requests.

Ideally utiize RISD's punchout suppliers:

• Amazon

• WB Mason

• Grainger

• B&H Photo

• Job aid

Name Tags

Stationery (business cards, letterhead, note cards)

Shredding Services

Please email epro@risd.edu

Tents

Newport Tent Company 

All computer purchases must be coordinated with RISD IT.

Whalley Computer Associates - SUP-000066

SHI - SUP-001159

Apple - SUP-001062

• RISD:Store -- Tax exemption and 20% discount automatically applied to all department purchases. Use this form to set up internal billing for your department. Contact storeaccounts@risd.edu with any questions.

• Home Depot: save up to 20% on all qualifying paint and primer purchases. Contact abarr@risd.edu to sign up.

• Lowes: save up to 7% on all qualifying purchases. Contact abarr@risd.edu to sign up.

• Refer to the Tax Exemption Page for additonal local retailers that from east tax exemption to RISD

For Furniture purchases, please refer to the Furniture Page

RISD Rides shuttle service

Procurement Services contracts with First Transit to provide RISD Rides, a free late-night shuttle service for RISD students, staff and faculty.

Bus rentals

Through a sister division, First Transit provides access to bus rentals for field trips or events through Peter Pan Bus Lines. For booking and more information please contact:

First Transit - RISD Rides Provider

Vans and Small Buses (5-10 passengers)

Charter Buses available  (up to 55 passengers)

Travis Mills, General Manager

401 309-5094

travis.mills@transdev.com

First Student

School Bus Charters (Up to 48 passengers)

401-943-7536

MDT Bus Lines, Inc.

Charter Buses  (up to 55 passengers)

contact information:

Phone: 508 336-7111, 401-640-0055

Experience Rhode Island Tours

Short Charter Buses (25-29 passengers)

401-886-0733

info@experienceri.com

Professional Security Services 

7-24 passengers 

(401) 943-2900