Slate & Olive Catering
by SIUE Dining Services
Thank you for choosing Slate and Olive, SIUE Dining Services’ premier catering program, for your event. We are proud to provide thoughtfully curated menus, attentive service, and memorable culinary experiences for meetings, conferences, receptions, banquets, celebrations, and campus events of all sizes.
Founded on simplicity and driven by excellence, Slate and Olive creates welcoming experiences through elevated presentation, quality ingredients, and customizable menu options designed to fit the needs of your gathering.
Full-Service Catering
Slate and Olive offers full-service catering throughout the Edwardsville.
Our team provides a wide range of catering experiences, including:
- Breakfast buffets and continental breakfasts
- Boxed lunches and luncheon buffets
- Interactive stations and grazing tables
- Themed global buffets
- Hors d’oeuvres and reception displays
- Formal plated dinners
- Desserts, beverages, and snack services
Whether you are planning a small department meeting, student event, executive function, conference, or formal banquet, our team works to provide seamless service and thoughtfully prepared menu selections.
Customized Experiences
Slate and Olive menus are designed with flexibility in mind. Many menu packages offer customizable selections, allowing guests to choose from a variety of entrées, sides, desserts, and service styles.
Our catering program also features globally inspired menus and interactive experiences including:
- Mediterranean-inspired buffets and grazing tables
- Italian, Mexican, Indian, Asian-inspired, and Southern comfort menus
- Build-your-own stations
- Carving stations and specialty service experiences
- Plant-forward and wellness-conscious menu options
Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Our culinary team is happy to discuss menu ideas and help create an experience tailored to your event.
Dietary Accommodations
Slate and Olive is committed to creating inclusive dining experiences. Our team has extensive experience accommodating a variety of dietary needs and cultural preferences, including:
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- Gluten-sensitive accommodations
- Allergy-conscious menu planning
- Cultural and religious dietary requests
Our culinary team also has experience preparing globally inspired cuisine for catered events, including Indian, African, Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin-inspired menus.
Please share any dietary needs when placing your order so we can assist with available accommodations.
Quality and Service
Slate and Olive emphasizes fresh ingredients, elevated presentation, and professional service standards to help create memorable experiences for your guests. From casual campus gatherings to formal plated dinners, our team strives to provide hospitality that reflects the welcoming spirit of SIUE.
We are also proud to serve:
- Kaldi’s Coffee, locally roasted in St. Louis
- Numi Teas
- Fresh bakery items and house-prepared desserts featured throughout our menu offerings
- Locally sourced menu items when possible
Menus and Pricing
Current menu offerings, availability, and pricing are available through CaterTrax, our online catering ordering system.
To get started, users will need to create a CaterTrax account or log in with an existing account. Once logged in, you can browse menus, view current pricing, submit catering requests, and manage your orders in one convenient location.
Because ingredient availability and market pricing may occasionally fluctuate, CaterTrax provides the most accurate and up-to-date menu selections and pricing for all catering orders.
New to CaterTrax?
Creating an account only takes a few minutes and provides access to our complete catering menu, online ordering tools, and order tracking features.
Let’s Plan Your Event
Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? We specialize in building fully customized experiences tailored to your needs.
Contact Slate & Olive Catering
618-650-3001
Service Updates
Due to ongoing market and supply chain conditions, some menu items may be subject to availability and pricing adjustments.
We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize quality, consistency, and exceptional service in every experience we deliver.
