Stanford Dining is a nationally recognized award winning program, and the proud recipients of the 2007 Acterra Award for Sustainability, as well as the prestigious 2006 Ivy Award for excellence in food and service. Additionally, Stanford Dining is the first university food service in the US to be certified green and given an “A” grade in food and recycling by the Sustainable Endowments Institute in 2008.

Stanford Dining is committed to providing your summer conference participants with:

• High quality, fresh cuisines planned and prepared by academy-certified chefs
• Attractive dining halls adjacent to the residences
• An enjoyable, friendly and safe eating environment

Premiere Plan (for adult programs residing in the Escondido Village studio apartments)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring special selections prepared by our chefs, are served buffet-style in Branner dining hall. Flexible meal plan options may be available for the Premiere packages; please contact your Conference Coordinator/Manager for further details.

Sample Premiere Plan Lunch Menu
Domestic and Imported Deli Meat and Cheese Board
Daily Soup Selection and Seasonal Salad Bar; Sliced Seasonal Fruits and Berries;
Panini and Salad Special (available one day a week)
Entrée Selections: Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Herbed Goat Cheese; Pan Roasted Salmon with Balsamic Citrus Vinaigrette; Bowtie Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Arugula; Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sage and Apples; Eggplant “Napoleon”
Grill Station: Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers and Grilled Marinated Chicken (to order)
Dessert and Coffee Station: Cakes, Cookies and Brownies; Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Juice

Cardinal Plan (for youth and adult programs)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served buffet-style on this plan.

Sample Cardinal Plan Lunch Menu
Entrée Selection: Sweet and Sour Chicken; Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna; Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken; Beef “ Chile Fritos”; Beef Fajitas
Grill Station: Hamburgers, Garden Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, French Fries
Pizza by the Slice (various toppings); Pasta Bar: Choice of 2 Pastas / 2 Sauces
Pre-made Deli Sandwiches: Turkey , Cheddar and Avocado; Roasted Eggplant and Basil Pesto;
Roast Beef, Caramelized Onion and Swiss
Choice of Cakes, Brownies, Ice Cream; Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Juices

Standard dining hall hours (subject to change) are as follows: Breakfast (7:00am - 8:30am); Lunch (11:30am - 1:00pm); Dinner (5:00pm - 6:30pm).

Additional Stanford Dining Services

The Summer Grill
Take advantage of the beautiful California summer with an outdoor BBQ provided by your dining hall. BBQ menu selections include:

The Farm Grill
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, and Garden Burgers

The Peninsula Grill
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, and Garden Burgers

The Napa Grill
Steak, Salmon or Grilled Chicken (Select a combination of two)

All menus include: Baked Beans, Mixed Green Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Strawberries, Cookies, Chilled Soda & Water, Condiments, and Buns/Rolls

Service: Disposable cutlery and plates, food tables (with umbrellas and linen), serving dishes and utensils, set-up, and service Crew

Box Lunches, Refreshments, and Special Dietary Meals
Stanford Dining can prepare box lunches for field trips and arrange refreshment breaks and late night snacks for your conference. Should your program include special dietary needs, our staff will work with you to create suitable menu options.

Dining Hall Rental
Would you like to have an ice cream social or a karaoke night? The dining halls and courtyards may be rented for special events based on availability and type of request. Requests must be made at least one month prior to your arrival on campus.

Guest Meal Tickets
Do you have a VIP Guest or a Speaker dining with your conferees? Tickets are available for conference guests who are:

• not residing in the residences
• not remaining for the entire conference
• arriving early or staying over

Order as many meal tickets as you like in advance, and get a full refund for any unused tickets!

Prepaid meal cards (available in any amount) are accepted at all Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries’ retail cafés and Manzanita Dining.

Eat More, Spend Less! Receive 10 bonus Cardinal Dollars for every card valued at $100 or more.

Enhance your conference with full catering services from award winning, classically-trained culinary and service professionals. Stanford Catering, an operational unit of Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, provides a full array of services for early morning meetings, working lunches, afternoon receptions or themed dinners. Please see the Stanford Catering Menu for more information: http://catering.stanford.edu