Meals are included i
n the package for all conference attendees staying on campus. Each person who is staying on site with a meal plan will show their room key at the entrance to the Dining commons.
Attendees coming just for the day and staying offsite may eat in the Dining Commons if they wish, by paying by credit card for meals when entering the dining hall.
Meals are served in the Portola Commons (a 5-10 minute walk from Sierra Madre Village). We hope to offer a shuttle service to the Dining Commons for those with mobility issues. The map HERE shows the Sierra Madre Village and the Portola Commons.
Sustainable Food Sourcing
The university has an extensive policy for sustainably sourced food. Highlights include:
- Local Produce – 46% of fresh produce is grown on local farms, over 25% is organic and/or sustainably grown without pesticides, and 38% of total food purchases are sustainable.
- Certified Organic Milk and Fair-Trade Organic Coffee
- Certified Cage-Free Eggs
- Cage-Free Chicken Breasts (in select dishes)
- Local Olive Oil and local honey
- Sustainable Seafood – following Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines
- A large variety of vegan and vegetarian options offered at every meal
Read more details on sustainable sourcing HERE
Please note that neither food or equipment can be taken out of the Dining Commons.