Catering in UiB Learning Arena
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Coffee and tea, lunch and some energy replenishment during the breaks are important for the successful completion of your event. Smauet cafe is responsible for the catering, and your catering order must be sent separately through UiB's order system and on to Sammen Catering.
Note that there are separate menus that apply to events in the Learning Arena (see menus below), while the ordinary catering menu applies to meeting rooms in general.
Catering coordinator Maria Buene Nilsen at Sammen will follow up on all orders and have dialogue with the kitchen, when necessary.
Menus and day packages
Head chef Ketty Johanna Johansson has developed several different day packages for different types of events, adapted to half or full days and different budgets.
The kitchen will select the best available ingredients at all times and compose great flavors for your event. It will therefore vary exactly what is served, within the packages described below. This is how we ensure variety and good food utilization, with some exciting surprises every now and then.
The day packages are served between 08:00 and 15:00. The final serving/delivery at the Learning Arena is at 15:00.
What will suit for my event?
All-day packages are suitable for events with a duration of 6-8 hours. This includes refills several times throughout the day. If you are arranging a event of shorter duration, up to 3-4 hours, we recommend that you take a look at our half-day package.
Arena coordinator Linn-Karen Lyngbø will, on request, give advice on suitable packages, how to organize the lunch, etc. For organizers of larger or more complex events who choose the full service package, planning and advice are included.
The arena coordinator has regular planning meetings with the head chef and catering coordinator from Sammen, where we go over orders and plans for the coming week's events.
How do I order catering?
- See day packages and other options described below. Be aware of the amount limits for representation, and consider whether you need approval
- Contact the ordering and purchasing manager at your department, who will plot your order in UiB's purchase order system Unit4
- The order is then received by catering coordinator Maria Buene Nilsen at Sammen Catering, who will forward it to Smauet cafe
- You will receive a separate invoice for the catering order
- All prices below are per person and are without VAT
Day package 1: Sandwiches. 230,- per person
- Organic coffee, tea og ice water available all day
- Kickstart: Light serving before the event starts. Examples: Overnight oats, yogurt with granola (1 dish per person)
- Lunch: Today's sandwich and juice from Berga
- Afternoon: Get an energy boost with sweet pastries
Served in the Learning Arena, at agreed times
Day package 2: Homemade soup. 295,- per person
- Organic coffee, tea og ice water available all day
- Kickstart: Light serving before the event starts. Examples: Overnight oats, yogurt with granola or wafles (2 dishes per person)
- Lunch: Today's home-made rich soup, served on a buffet together with fresh bread, whipped butter and juice from Berga
- Afternoon: Get an energy boost with sweet pastries
Served in the Learning Arena, at agreed times NOTE: minimum 10 persons
Day package 3: Smauet`s buffet. 416,- per person
Choose from Smauet’s vegan or vegetarian buffet, inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean
- Organic coffee, tea og ice water available all day
- Kickstart: Light serving before the event starts. Examples: Overnight oats, coarse waffles or yogurt with granola (2 dishes per person)
- Take a break and renew your focus with fresh cut fruit
- Lunch: Smauet’s vegan or vegetarian buffet, served with Berga Matredder juice.Meat or fish can be added to the buffet upon request for an additional NOK 50 per person.
- Afternoon: Get an energy boost with sweet pastries
Served in the Learning Arena, at agreed times. NOTE: Minimum 30 persons
Dagpakke 4: Smauets lunsjbuffet i arena eller kafeen. 453,- pr pers
- Organiv coffee, tea og ice water available all day
- Kickstart: Light serving before the event starts. Examples: Overnight oats, smoothies, coarse waffles or yogurt with granola (2 dishes per person)
- Take a break and renew your focus with fresh cut fruit
- Smauet`s lunch buffet with juice from Berga
- Afternoon: Get an energy boost with sweet pastries
Kickstart, fresh cut fruit and og energyboosts are served in the Learning Arena, ground floor.
Smauet`s lunch buffet will be served either in Smauet cafe, 1st floor or on a separate buffet in the Learning Arena - by appointment. This depends on how many guests we have in total that day, in the cafe and in the Learning Arena.
NOTE: If you wish to have lunch in the upstairs cafe and want to avoid queues, you may want to plan your lunch at a time other than the busiest, for example before 10pm. 11.30 or after 1.00 p.m., if this suits. into the program for your event. The arena coordinator can give you advice on request.
Half-day package: Sandwiches, fruit and juice. 180,- per person
- Organic coffee, tea og ice water (two cups of coffee/tea per person. If you want more, extra coffee must be ordered.)
- Today's sandwiches, 2 pieces of bread per person
- Freshly cut fruit
- Berga Juice – a sustainable juice that rescues fruit and berries from becoming food waste.
The half-day package is delivered in one or a maximum of two servings.
Smauet Finger Food NOK 54 per item
Small dishes with great flavors, perfect for mingling, standing receptions, welcome events, or other social gatherings.
The kitchen serves a selection of different flavors, beautifully presented on platters and easy to enjoy in a social setting.The number of items can be ordered according to preference.
Price per item: NOK 54, excl. VAT
Package price: 5 items – NOK 260, excl. VAT
Minimum order: 30 people
Smauet’s Tapas
Would you like a social gathering with great food and drinks after a long meeting day?
The kitchen serves a flavorful tapas buffet, perfect for a social dinner or gathering after a successful day at the Learning Arena.Please contact Head Chef Ketty for more information and customization.
8-course tapas: NOK 495, excl. VAT
10-course tapas: NOK 585, excl. VAT
Optional coffee and dessert: NOK 95, excl. VAT
Table setting and staffing are included in the price.
Available from 15:00 by arrangement.Minimum order: 30 people
Just coffee and a small snack?
If your event lasts less than half a day and you do not require lunch, it is possible to order individual items from Smauet Café. Please contact Lillian or Maria:
Lillian.Tvedt@sammen.no
maria.nilsen@sammen.no
Allergies and other dietary needs
Smauet café labels all food according to the 14 statutory and most widespread allergens. Please state clearly in the order whether this is relevant for your event.
How to order catering
Contact the ordering and purchasing manager at your department, who will plot your order in UiB's purchase order system
Deadline: 7 days ahead of the event
A complete order must contain:
Name of event and date(s)
Name and mobile phone number of a contact person who is responsible for the event
Which day package or other menu
Number of people
Times for serving: Start-up, lunch, afternoon break, etc.
Serving in the Learning Arena or in the cafe? See package descriptions for options
Allergies or other dietary needs
Any other important information
Any questions?
