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Food Service
Chef Brian Dinkins and his team of dedicated employees are changing the perception of what "camp food" is. A recent guest commented, "I never expect retreat food to be healthy, or even particularly good... at Calvin Center, high quality, healthy food is available, even on a youth retreat!"
Another guest stated, "phenomenal meal service. The menus were excellent, the food was delicious, and all participants enjoyed every meal. A highlight of the weekend!"
Brian is a wonderful addition to the Calvin Center staff, coming from years of experience in the professional food service field. Brian's past is painted by the California Culinary Institute of San Francisco, the Ritz Carlton of both New Orleans, LA and Buckhead, GA, Fit Meals, and now Calvin Center.
The Type of Food you Will Enjoy
Chef Brian Dinkins describes his food as seasonal, fresh and health conscious. Brian is creating a food service at Calvin Center that is free of canned foods- and replaced with fresh seasonal ingredients. Brian shared, "I want guests to come [to Calvin Center] not only to relax, but to relax and enjoy good food; a hearty bowl of soup in the wintertime and a fresh salad in the summer." Brian is also looking to change folks' perception of comfort food. In his words, "comfort food shouldn't make you feel blah." He is preparing meals that folks will love and feel great afterwards.
Service Above and Beyond
It is more than just quality food that makes Brian such a great asset to Calvin Center. Calvin Center's charismatic cook has been known to travel from table to table in the dining room seeing to it personally that guest have all that they need for a perfect meal. Perhaps too, it is the excitement Brian can create when he enters the dining room with a smile on his face and homemade whipped topping in hand, from which he proceeds to personally top guests pie and cups of hot chocolate.
Banquet Meals
Are you looking for an extra special meal and a large venue to host it? Let Calvin Center be your destination. Quality food and fantastic presentation will make your special meal perfect!
You may choose to hold a banquet meal during your retreat as a special finale or you may choose to come especially for the meal.
Please call or email our office for rates and pricing. 770.946.4276
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