Meals involving only University employees when the purpose of the meal/event is not an Official Function, or meals when the employee is not in travel status, are not allowed. An Official Function is defined as a meeting, meal, or other activity, on or off campus, hosted by a university department and/or organizational unit, attended by guests, employees and/or students, and held for official University business.  University of Denver’s chart of allowable business expenses. 

Tipping suggestions

• Delivery: 10% 
• Takeout: 0% – 10%, no tip is required unless something special is done. 
• Wait staff: 17% – 20% if you experience good service. 
• Catering: 10% – 15%, make sure a tip is not already included in your bill.
   

Working meals

• Meals, snacks, and beverages (including coffee) should rarely be purchased for meetings including those during the lunch hour
• Please include the business purpose for the meal when submitting your expense report
• Please be conscious of per diem rates for the city in which you expense meals.  Current per diem rates can be found here

Excessive food purchases will result in loss of P-Card privileges for 3 months.