New entertainment and meal allowance rates
As of Sept. 1, 2025, UC has updated its entertainment and meal allowance rates. The new rates are as follows:
- Breakfast: $34
- Lunch: $59
- Dinner: $103
- Light Refreshments: $24
These amounts include the cost of food and beverage, labor, sales tax, service and delivery; they do not include room rental or set-up fees, media rental or decorations.
Please note that the Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) limit for an employee on travel status is currently $92 per day.
If you have questions, please send them to BRCTravelandEnt@ucop.edu or via ServiceNow at Ask a BRC Question.
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