University of Wisconsin–Madison

Meetings & Events

Great meetings and events start with great planning. Come explore our stunning spaces, meeting rooms, banquet ballrooms, classrooms, and conference areas. You can select from a variety of additional accessories, physical arrangements, presentation equipment, and audio-visual needs. Cater your event with a selection from our large menu options, ranging from snacks and grab-and-go to buffet stations, or even full-service.

Let us help you find the right space for you and fulfill all of your event needs!

Get Started

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Reserve a space now with our online booking software. After creating a reservation, you will receive an email confirmation and a personal follow-up from one of our Event Coordinators.

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Housing Catering has the perfect menu for you. We pay special attention to the details and pride ourselves on local and fresh ingredients.

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Review our tiered pricing plans for registered student organizations, campus partners, and external clients. View our university policies and guidelines regarding hosting events on campus.

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Take a look at our large event spaces in-depth, review the flexible options and arrangements, and select based on your group size, needs, and campus location.

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Take a look at our meeting and classroom spaces in-depth, review the flexible options and arrangements, and select based on your group size, needs, and campus location.

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Take a look at our outdoor spaces and select based on your group size, needs, and campus location.

Find the Right Space

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Make your meeting purposeful!

We have a wide variety of room options, perfect for any kind of event. We offer a wide range of room configurations and audio-visual technology to meet your needs and budget.

Explore Our Spaces

View our large event ballrooms or our small meeting spaces and classrooms to see which option best fits your group size.

Reserve today

Already know which space you’d like? Complete our online reservation process to secure your room today or contact us to schedule, reserve, and complete your booking process with a member of our team.

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Visit our Room Offerings, Pricing, and Policies page for pricing structures and additional expenses.

Business Services will contact you within a month after your event with a link to pay via an online portal.

Add Powerful Support

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Make your presentation dynamic!

We offer a full range of audio-visual support services for each event, including projection, audio amplification, and video conferencing. Your event space may be furnished with a standard set of equipment, depending on your room selection.

Additional technology options are available to add to your rental based on your needs.

Our equipment allows in-person and hybrid events to accommodate virtual participants.

Our staff will help you select the room and equipment best suited for your specific needs!

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You can make changes up to a week prior to the event. Any changes within one week of the event will be assessed a $50 fee.

Cater Your Event

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Make your event delicious!

We’re here to make your event shine! Whether it’s a special reception, breakfast meeting, or a quick snack in between training sessions, we can create the perfect menu for you. We pay special attention to the details and pride ourselves on using local and fresh ingredients.

Our Housing Catering team can help you plan your menu and place your order for a seamless client experience.

Explore our Menus and Services

We have a variety of menu options and service plans, including snacks, boxed lunches, buffet stations, plated dinners, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverage services (including full premium bar selections).

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Because of state health code regulations, we are not able to allow outside food or release leftover food to you or your guests. We cannot ensure food safety beyond the period during which it is served in our controlled environment.

Housing Catering has a registered dietitian on staff who can help navigate dietary needs your guests may have and provide alternative options.

With talented chefs on our staff, we can make just about anything to fit your event.

We request at least two weeks’ notice for most events to ensure our ability to meet your needs. However, this advance notice time may vary with the time of year, especially during Welcome Week, graduation, and UW Homecoming. We would appreciate getting your reservation as soon as possible. We may be able to take your event on shorter notice, depending on its size and complexity. We are not able to take any events with less than three business days’ notice.

Along with your event request, we would like an estimated guest count. We ask for a five-business-day advance notice for your final guest count and any menu/event changes. If there are increases in your guest count less than five days ahead of time, we cannot guarantee full service, and we may need to modify service arrangements. If your event is cancelled with less than four days’ notice, there may be a charge up to the full cost of the event.