Steps to Hire a Food Truck for an On-campus Event

These steps have been provided for student groups and/or Student Affairs staff who wish to hire a food truck for an on-campus event. Hiring a food truck requires additional documentation from the food truck vendor so it is recommended to allow a minimum of six (6) to eight (8) weeks prior to the event to complete the steps below.  

Sodexo, DU’s dining partner, also has a list of food truck companies. In addition, as of May 2023, Sodexo will have an electric food cart operating on campus for hire. For more information about either of these please contact Tracy.Williams@Sodexo.com.

 Steps to Hire a Food Truck

• Contract: This document should be provided by vendor.
  
  
• Vendor’s Proof of Insurance/Certificate of Insurance (COI): The University requires all vendors to show proof of insurance for a) general liability and b) worker’s compensation. Policy limits and appropriate verbiage for the "Additionally Insured" and "Certificate Holder" sections can be found here.
  
  
• Food License: The vendor(s) must be licensed to serve food in the city and county of Denver.
• Automobile Insurance: If the vendor operates out of a vehicle, then proof of automobile insurance must be provided.
  
  
• License Plate Number: The vendor must provide the license plate number of their truck.
  
  
• Weight of the Truck: This information is required for a brick paver permit that needs to be requested via a Facilities Work Order. 
  
  
• Health Inspection Report