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Catering and Accommodation Services

Providing Quality Food and Accommodation Services to the University Community

Belinda A. Owala

Head of Catering and Accommodation Services

Belinda.owala@ttu.ac.ke

About the Department

The Catering department is among the premier departments in the university because from the institution's inception in 2007 the kitchen stood tall in providing services to the students, staff and the community around.

Progressively the department has been growing from a one-headed unit with few staff and providing services only at the Mess for all people, to now a more extensive service provision from the mess catering for bonafide students at subsidized rates.

We strive to build a brand image in the hospitality industry with improved services from our trained and experienced staff.

What We Do

  • Preparation, production and service of meals.
  • Menu compilation, interpretation and economic use of food materials.
  • Requisition and control of all food ingredients as per the menu.
  • Developing function and conference as well as excellent outside catering services.
  • Coordinating and executing cleanliness and hygiene procedures during operations.
  • Handling customer, student, and staff complaints and providing feedback to the public relations office.
  • We offer event catering such as outside catering services, conference, seminars, wedding receptions, and cocktail parties.

Catering Services Staff

Lydia K. Monah

lydia@ttu.ac.ke

Lydia K. Monah

Assistant Cateress I

lydia@ttu.ac.ke

Zaina Z. Matata

Assistant Cateress II

Zaina.zahara@ttu.ac.ke

Susan M. Ngui

Assistant Cateress II

Susan.mtindi@ttu.ac.ke

Stephen B. Makokha

Head Cook

makokha@ttu.ac.ke

Truphena C. Cheruiyot

Head Cook

Truphena.chepk@ttu.ac.ke

Margaret W. Mwaloi

Cook II / Dining Hall Assistant II

Margaret.mwaloi@ttu.ac.ke

Jimmy M. Mzee

Senior Cook

mzeejimmy@ttu.ac.ke

Dorcas M. Salimo

Kitchen Assistant II

Dorcas.mwake@ttu.ac.ke

Tabitha M. Mwachoni

Kitchen Assistant II

Tabitha.mwachoni@ttu.ac.ke

James K. Mwamburi

Cook II

kasuku@ttu.ac.ke

Naomi N. Nzuki

Cook II

Naomi.nzuki@ttu.ac.ke

Elizabeth W. Mwazuna

Cook II

Eliza.wakesho@ttu.ac.ke

Eunice M. Chao

Kitchen Assistant II

eunicechao@ttu.ac.ke

Henson M. Madeda

Cook II / Dining Hall Assistant II

Henson.madeda@ac.ke

Calistus M. Mwakaba

Cook II / Dining Hall Assistant II

Mwakaba@ttu.ac.ke

Grace W. Makeo

Cook II / Dining Hall Assistant II

Grace.wachia@ttu.ac.ke

John M. Maneno

Cook II / Dining Hall Assistant II

John.mwazighe@ttu.ac.ke

Musa O. Musa

Cook II / Dining Hall Assistant II

Musaomari@ttu.ac.ke

Angeline A. Mughore

Assistant Cateress II

Angelamughore@ttu.ac.ke

Accommodation Section Staff

Jackan Mwaeni

House Keeper

jackanmwaeni@ttu.ac.ke

Mary Mwaliko

House Keeper

mary.mwaliko@ttu.ac.ke

Judy Opiyo

Hall Attendant

judy.opiyo@ttu.ac.ke

Julius Mwalikuku

Hall Attendant

julius.mwalikuku@ttu.ac.ke

James Mwandoe

Hall Attendant

james.mwandoe@ttu.ac.ke

Amon Shuma

Hall Attendant

amon.shuma@ttu.ac.ke

Emily Babu

Hall Attendant

emily.babu@ttu.ac.ke

Dining Facilities

University Mess

Caters for bonafide students at subsidized rates.

Texas Cafeteria

Caters for both students and staff and offers variety of meals and can also hosts special functions e.g. birthday, end of year parties religious and club gatherings.

Makuti Restaurant

Staff cafeteria an ample candle lit wind, serene environment, a view of Sagalla hills. A thatched house reflecting the coastal tradition in the kind of delicacy it offers. It offers services to the university community and visitors from late breakfast, mid morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. In addition we also offer catering services for departmental bookings.

Contact the Department

Head of Catering Services: Lydia K. Monah
Phone: +254 (0) 20 221 3750
Main Dining Hall: Central Campus, next to Student Centre
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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