Hospitality is a good option for large scale events, and typically know the campus well which reduces stress on setup. But cost can be a big deciding factor when working with Hospitality.
Discuss with the OSA team if you want to explore this route. It may or may not be the best route to take for your catering!
There are plentiful caterers outside of the Quad in the New Haven and surrounding areas. Many of them work with YDS on a regular basis and so know the general logistics of our spaces and 9/10 times are cheaper than in-house Hospitality options, depending on your event.
Typically more expensive, so be aware of quotes!