Preferred Vendors

 
The Rathskeller
305-284-6310
RatRes@miami.edu

 The Rathskeller, cleverly coined by students as 'The Rat', provides excellent catering for any on-campus events. This student-run on-campus pub provides a variety of delicious dishes ranging from falafel pitas to buffalo wings. Our unique style of individually packaged servings and specially wrapped cutlery ensures the best safety measures for your event.

InStyle Catering
305-284-2717
chartwells@miami.edu
www.instylecateringmiami.com

InStyle Catering is a premier catering service at the University of Miami offering exquisite food, stunning décor, and unparalleled customer service. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our highly skilled and dedicated team is at your service every step of the way to ensure your special occasion is everything you envisioned and more.

UM Dining Retail Catering
Andrew Hall
305-284-2502 or 305-284-2715
andrew.hall@miami.edu 
www.dineoncampus.com/miami 

Many of the dining locations on-campus also feature catering offerings, which include Pollo Tropical, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Tossed, Lime, and Panda Express. Ordering is easy and UM Dining can deliver straight to your event.

On the website, under the retail tab, select “Retail Catering” to view current offerings.

Mena Catering Inc.
Ana Larcada
305-666-8545
ana@menacatering.com
www.menacatering.com

With a unique approach to fine dining, spectacular décor and original design for every event, Mena Catering has what it takes, no matter the occasion.

Parties by Pat
305-361-6010
info@partiesbypat.com
www.partiesbypat.com

Parties by Pat is a full-service catering company. We have been catering to South Florida for the past 37 years. We can offer buffet service, seated meals, cocktail receptions, boxed lunches, or bar service. We are fully licensed and insured.

Creative Tastes Catering
305-256-8399
events@creativetastes.com

www.creativetastes.com

Since 1984, Creative Tastes Catering has provided exceptional service throughout South Florida and has proudly served the University of Miami for over twenty years. Whether its luxury catering, corporate catering, or casual catering, you’ve found the right company and the right venue. Owner & Chef, Andrea Curto-Randazzo, a Food & Wine Magazine Top 10 New Chef and Top Chef Season 7 Contestant insures only the highest quality experience to all her clients. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Moe's Southwest Grill Catering

Whether you’re feeding 10 or 500, we’ve got your back! Our customizable catering bars or individually packaged options are full of hot, fresh ingredients that are sure to satisfy everyone. With delivery and set-up, let Moe’s Catering remove the stress!

Michael’s Catering
Robyn Bruck
305-342-3100
robynbruck@bellsouth.net 

At Michael’s Catering, we believe in listening and taking care of our clients beginning with the initial contact to beyond the event. Michael’s Catering offers convenient, unique, gourmet catering options for a variety of events that are created in collaboration with each client to meet their specific needs. Our highly motivated, professional catering team provides full service for events ranging from a breakfast meeting to an annual company event. 

The Design Oasis
Daniele Alfonso
786-296-9333
daniele@thedesignoasis.com
www.thedesignoasis.com  

Our team at The Design Oasis is dedicated to providing our customers with quality service 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. We are a one-stop-shop rental company and offer a wide selection of lighting, video, audio, and staging. Call us to schedule a tour of our warehouse and learn more about our products and services.

Everlast Productions
Ashley Avicoll
954-456-7167
AAvicolli@everlastproductions.com
www.everlastproductions.com

Everlast Productions is a full-service production company specializing in audio, video, lighting scenic design & creation, rigging, technical & creative producing, and editing for unique, challenging, and groundbreaking projects across a broad range of markets including: corporate, association, live music tours and festivals, theatre, television, and film. We use the most creative and cutting-edge production solutions available; no other company matches our depth of technological expertise and experience. Our production managers and design teams will work with you from concept through completion, monitoring every detail to ensure the flawless execution of your production.

Event Factor
Josh Rubin
305-469-8037
jrubin@theeventfactor.com
www.theeventfactor.com 

Event Factor is South Florida’s Premier Production and Entertainment company. Our Audio & Visual division is equipped with experienced professionals and equipment for any size event or budget. Event Factors lighting solution specialists can transform your space by bringing your visions into reality. We have a whole entertainment division that prides itself on having top-notch musicians, professional DJs, MCs & specialty talents. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Event Factor has made a commitment to offering only top quality service and products.

MFAV Productions
Michael Fernandez
305-506-5879
Michael@MFAVproductions.com
www.MFAVproductions.com 

With over 17 years of experience in the Audio Visual Industry MFAV is positioned to make your dreams a reality. With our team of production experts we can design and implement any vision you may have for your event. We handle all events from soup to nuts and no event is too small or large for MFAV to handle.

Atlas Event Rentals
Heather Rouffe
561-547-6565
Heather@atlaseventrental.com
www.atlaseventrental.com  

Family-owned and operated for over three decades, Atlas Event Rental serves South Florida as the premier full-service event rental company in the region with three locations in Miami, Palm Beach, and Martin County. A favorite among corporate, social, and wedding events, Atlas prides itself on its extensive collection of inventory, as well as its unmatched customer service.

Diamonette Party Rental
305-592-1223
www.diamonette.com 

Diamonette Party Rental is the largest full-service party rental company in South Florida. Whether you are planning a back yard picnic for fifty or a lavish seated dinner for thousands, we have the equipment and the expertise to assist you with your rental needs. All of our equipment, such as linen, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, food service equipment, tables, chairs, and tents, is cleaned and maintained on our premises to ensure quality equipment.

Mega Party Events
Chip Leal
305-971-8494
chip@megapartyevents.com
www.megapartyevents.com 

Services Offered: Decorations, Mechanical Rides, Rock Walls, Dunk Tanks, Carnival Games, Adult Trikes, Red & White Carnival Booths, Table Top Carnival Games, Photo Booth, Tents, Tables, Chairs, Linens. Inflatables: Obstacle Courses, Slides, Sports Interactive, Bouncers, Combos. Performers & Entertainers: Stilt Walkers, Jugglers, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Henna Tattoos, Air Brush Tattoos, and much more!

Miami Event Photo Booth & GlueGo, Co.
786-471-8407        info@miamieventphotobooth.com
www.miamieventphotobooth.com 

Miami Event Photo Booth: Provider of Photo Booth Rentals, Photography & Videography Services within UM. We also provide event rentals services to include Lighting, Sound, Staging, Pipe & Drape, and Decor.

GlueGo, Co. Event Rentals: Lighting, Sound, Staging, Pipe & Drape, and Decor.

Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove Hotel

Adida Zeledon

305-986-1802

adida.zeledon@marriott.com

Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove, the hotel for our Canes Family, located 3 miles away from University of Miami with scenic room accommodations, modern amenities and with over 9,000 square feet of event space including stunning views of Biscayne Bay & Downtown Miami. Our Hotel offers easy access to Miami’s Original Gem Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne and more. Looking for the perfect venue to host your next meeting or event.