Commencement Catering Vendor Registration and Guidelines
Registration and guidelines for catering vendors participating in Harvard Commencement or related events
Event Safety
Summary
How to plan safe events, including following building and fire safety regulations.
Who is this for?
- Building and operations management, including event organizers.
- Service contractors and vendors involved in Harvard events.
Planning safe events at Harvard
Before hosting an event at Harvard:
- Give local building and fire officials advance notice and apply for all required permits.
- Follow fire and building code regulations, including crowd control management and decorations.
- If your event affects safety features like fire protection systems or egress paths, request a code compliance review or approval from local authorities having jurisdiction.
Related resources
Find documents and online tools to manage event safety.
Food Safety
Manage food safety and food service operations
EHS support
Contact EHS for more information about planning safe events, including:
- Barbeques and grills.
- Crowd control and management.
- Fire and life safety.
- Outdoor events and stages, including program and safety planning.