4 Key Ingredients for Partnering With Dining Services

Ever find yourself asking? What type of Food or Drink should I add to the activity? What do I need to buy? When will I have time to buy it? Can any

place offer me a discount for a bulk purchase? What recipe should I make and how do I accommodate for all the food allergies? How long will it take

for me to be reimbursed, or can I use community money? Can I buy or serve alcohol? What is a good mocktail instead? Does the kitchen have space

since my activity fridge is full? The list goes on and on.

• We all know the best activities & events have a food and beverage component

• Food and drink can motivate more people to attend, but that offering can also be a healthy component to compliment movement or learning

• Food and beverage involve additional senses that increase interest and enhance the offering

• Embrace the dining teams' strengths and operating procedures to help ensure programs and events consistently deliver on food and beverage

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• Create a relationship where dining is an extension of your program. Start by listening to their ideas rather than telling them "exactly" how to do it!