Future of Dining and Catering Services

Last updated Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Project Status: Ongoing

On March 31, 2023, the retail food service and catering agreement with the vendor, Chartwells, in the SMC Campus Center ended. This change represents an exciting time for the UMB community to revamp and innovate food service within the Campus Center.

In January 2024, UMB Student Affairs entered into a new retail food service agreement with local vendor, Yes Chef! to open "Yes Chef! at UMB" on the first floor of the Campus Center. Yes Chef! at UMB opened on February 27, 2024 and is currently operating.

Read about the grand opening in The Elm. 

Progress Updates

February 2024 ▾

January 2024 ▾

  • Signed contract with Yes Chef for first-floor vending 
  • Notified UMB community of "Yes Chef at UMB" opening in Spring 2024

September - December 2023 ▾

  • UMB Student Affairs selected new first floor dining vendor.
  • Worked with University leadership and campus partners, including Strategic Sourcing and Acquisition Services, to develop and finalize first floor dining contract.

August - September 2023 ▾

  • UMB Student Affairs met with local vendors to determine the future of dining on the first floor of the Campus Center.

June - July 2023 ▾

  • Convened workgroup, comprised of students, faculty, and staff. Workgroup met with local vendors and retailers, and drafted recommendations for permanent catering and dining options within the Campus Center.
  • Submitted recommendations to UMB Student Affairs leadership.

 

May 2023 ▾

  • Farmer's Fridge vending machine installed, with 25% off grand opening offer
  • Notified UMB community of new vending machines
  • Installed coffee and hot beverage vending machine

April 2023 ▾

  • Chartwells removing equipment, cleaning and returning all food service spaces to Campus Center Operations no later than April 11
  • First floor reopened with three vending machines installed - one with drinks, including iced coffee; one with snacks; and another with hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches 

March 2023 ▾