--- title: "Events & Conference Services | Dining & Catering" url: "/conferences/dining" type: page date: 2026-06-14 updated: 2026-10-06 --- # Events & Conference Services | Dining & Catering ## Dining & Catering *Dining Services at Manhattan University are provided by Aramark.* Manhattan University offers several dining options to fit your needs, ranging from our traditional dining hall, on-campus retail cafés and private catering for events and conferences. The Office of Events & Conference Services works directly with Dining Services to provide provide flexible meal plans, private catered meals and allergy friendly options. Image ![Image of Locke's Dining Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/lockes_embedded.jpg?h=a9575592&itok=329vYBQa) ## Locke’s Loft **Our main dining eatery, Locke’s, is an all-you-care-to-eat, buffet-style dining hall with several different dining stations offering a variety of hot and cold options.** A two-week cycle menu is offered during the summer months, with rotating selections on stations including hot entrees, brick oven pizza, a salad and sandwich bar, dessert bar, and beverage bar. Image ![Image of Locke's Dining Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/lockes_embedded.jpg?h=a9575592&itok=329vYBQa) Image ![Zaro Family Bakery golden chocolate pastries on bakery racks](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-10/zaros.png?h=745bb08b&itok=WpOAa12g) ## Retail Dining **Our retail dining outlets offer quick snacks and drinks throughout the day.** Grab a quick meal, snack, coffee or everyday essentials at Zaro’s Family Bakery and other dining locations on the second floor of Thomas Hall between classes. Pay with Dining Dollars, Meal Swipes (excluding the C-Store) or a credit card. Image ![Zaro Family Bakery golden chocolate pastries on bakery racks](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-10/zaros.png?h=745bb08b&itok=WpOAa12g) Image ![Image of Catering setup at Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/catering_embedded.jpg?h=a9575592&itok=tSrMibVQ) ## Catering **Dining Services at Manhattan University provides full-service catering for conferences, meetings, private events and corporate functions.** From coffee breaks and boxed meals to hot buffets, action stations and formal sit-down service, our team can help create a dining experience that fits the needs of your group. *Catering guide information is available upon request.* Image ![Image of Catering setup at Manhattan University](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/catering_embedded.jpg?h=a9575592&itok=tSrMibVQ) ## Contact Us **Office of Events & Conference Services** Manhattan University 4513 Manhattan College Parkway De La Salle Hall 105 Riverdale, NY 10471 **Email:** **Phone:** 718-862-7415 **Fax:** 718-862-7942 **Office Hours** Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. [Submit Request Form](/conferences/request-form/)