Meals

Catered Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be catered on: 

  • Thursday, August 14 

  • Friday, August 15 

  • Saturday, August 16

NOTE: If you expressed a specific dietary restriction or need in your registration form (i.e. Vegan; Celiac; Halal; Kosher; etc.), you will have received an email from Justine Broughal no later than August 8 with guidance on their meals onsite. Generally, special dietary needs will be accommodated with a dedicated plate from the kitchen, separate from what is provided on the buffet.

Dietary restrictions key:
CD  = Contains Dairy, CG = Contains Gluten, VV = Vegan, V=Vegetarian, CN = Contains Nuts


Thursday, August 14: 

Breakfast

  • Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit: VV

  • Assorted Individual Vanilla and Fruit Yogurts: CD, V

  • House-made Granola with Dried Fruit: V

  • Chef’s Daily Selection of Breakfast Pastries: CG, CD, V

    • Butter, Nutella, Preserves, and Honey

  • Cage-free Scrambled Eggs: CD, V,  

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Salsa Asada

  • Hickory Smoked Bacon

  • Daily Breakfast Protein and Potatoes

  • Steel Cut Oatmeal: VV

    • Brown Sugar, Honey, and Dried Fruit Medley

Smoothie Shooters

  • Beet, Berry, and Banana: VV

  • Golden Ginger Turmeric: VV

  • Season-inspired Green Smoothie: All VV

    • Winter: Kale, Spinach, Pineapple, Celery 

    • Spring: Spinach, Parsley, Honeydew, Apple 

    • Summer: Spinach, Pineapple, Coconut, Mango, Kale

    • Fall: Kale, Apple Cider, Spinach 

Lunch 

Soups and Salads

  • Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup: CD

    • Fire-roasted Corn and Hominy. Crispy Tortilla Strips on the side

  • Chipotle Pasta Salad: CG, CD, V

    • Black Beans, Corn, Red Peppers, Red Onions

    • Cilantro, Black Olives, Green Onion

    • Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • Cumin Roasted Cauliflower: VV

  • Baby Spinach Salad with Piquillo Peppers and Spiced Pepitas

  • Cobb Salad

    • Iceberg Lettuce, Egg, Marinated Cherry Tomato

    • Blue Cheese Dressing: CD, V 

    • Bacon Crumbles

Entrées and Sides

  • Achiote-spiced Chicken Breast, Green Chili Jus, and Petite Peppers

  • Pork Baby Back Ribs and Agave Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • Sauteed Green Beans and Roasted Garlic Chips: VV

  • Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quinoa: VV

  • Assorted Rolls and Butter: CD, CG

Dessert

  • Palisade Peaches and Cream: CD

  • Blueberry Cream Tart: CG, CD

  • Rich Fudge Brownie: CG, CD


Friday, August 15 

Breakfast

  • Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit: VV

  • Assorted Individual Vanilla and Fruit Yogurts: CD, V

  • House-made Granola with Dried Fruit: V

  • Chef’s Daily Selection of Breakfast Pastries: CG, CD, V

    • Butter, Nutella, Preserves, and Honey

  • Cage-free Scrambled Eggs: CD, V,  

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Salsa Asada

  • Hickory Smoked Bacon

  • Daily Breakfast Protein and Potatoes

  • Steel Cut Oatmeal: VV

    • Brown Sugar, Honey, and Dried Fruit Medley

Smoothie Shooters

  • Beet, Berry, and Banana: VV

  • Golden Ginger Turmeric: VV

  • Season-inspired Green Smoothie: All VV

    • Winter: Kale, Spinach, Pineapple, Celery 

    • Spring: Spinach, Parsley, Honeydew, Apple 

    • Summer: Spinach, Pineapple, Coconut, Mango, Kale

    • Fall: Kale, Apple Cider, Spinach 

Lunch 

Soups and Salads

  • Kale and White Bean Soup: VV

  • Bocconcini and  Heirloom Tomato: CD, V

  • Fresh Basil with Balsamic Reduction and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Build Your Own Caesar Salad

    • Chopped Romaine and Kale

    • Croutons: CG, CD

    •  Shaved Parmesan: CD

    • Caesar Dressing: CD

Entrées and Sides

  • Tuscan Braised Short Rib

  • Natural Demi and Pearl Onions

  • Rosemary Brined Pork Chop: CD

  • Sundried Tomato Pancetta Cream

  • Penne Fra Diavolo: CG, VV

  • English Peas and Red Chile Flakes

  • Vegetable Mélange: VV

    • Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, and Brussels

    • Breadsticks and Butter: CD, CG

Dessert Minis

  • Espresso Tiramisu: CG, CD

  • Lemoncello Panna Cotta: CD

  • Cannoli:  CD, CG, CN


Saturday, August 16 

Breakfast

  • Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit: VV

  • Assorted Individual Vanilla and Fruit Yogurts: CD, V

  • House-made Granola with Dried Fruit: V

  • Chef’s Daily Selection of Breakfast Pastries: CG, CD, V

    • Butter, Nutella, Preserves, and Honey

  • Cage-free Scrambled Eggs: CD, V,  

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Salsa Asada

  • Hickory Smoked Bacon

  • Daily Breakfast Protein and Potatoes

  • Steel Cut Oatmeal: VV

    • Brown Sugar, Honey, and Dried Fruit Medley

Smoothie Shooters

  • Beet, Berry, and Banana: VV

  • Golden Ginger Turmeric: VV

  • Season-inspired Green Smoothie: All VV

    • Winter: Kale, Spinach, Pineapple, Celery

    •  Spring: Spinach, Parsley, Honeydew, Apple 

    • Summer: Spinach, Pineapple, Coconut, Mango, Kale

    • Fall: Kale, Apple Cider, Spinach 

Lunch 

Soups and  Salads

  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup: CD, V

  • Cajun Coleslaw: CD, V

  • Sweet Potato Salad: CN, VV

    • Orange Cumin Vinaigrette 

    • Candied Pecans, Currants, and Kale

  • Baby Spinach and Romaine: VV

  • Heirloom Tomato and Heirloom Carrot

    • Agave Mustard Vinaigrette: VV

    • Goat Cheese: CD

    • Crispy Onions: CG

Entrées and Sides

  • Blackened Cod

  • Housemade Pickled Vegetable Relish and Scallions

  • Fire Roasted Chicken Breasts and Thighs

  • Smoked Peach BBQ Sauce and Baby Peppers

  • Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese

  • Parsley Crust: CD, CG, V

  • Braised Black-eyed Peas: VV

  • Cabbage, Collard Greens, and Stewed Tomatoes

  • Buttermilk Biscuits and Butter: CD, CG

Dessert Minis

  • Red Velvet Cake: CG CD

  • Key Lime Shooter: CD

  • Mini Turtle Cheesecake: CD, CG, CN


Friday Night Social Event

We’ll provide dessert at Friday’s Social Event from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.! Please have dinner before the event. We included financial support for dinner on Friday in your per diem.


Per Diem Meals

Meals on travel days and dinners during Summit ‘25 are on your own. Please use the per diem included in your financial support. Aurora is the most diverse city in Colorado. Please find a list of family-owned restaurants in the area in the Local tab. These are often more affordable than the hotel options, and quite delicious!Explore dining options available at the hotel!