We eat 'family style,' meaning that a tray of food is brought to each table and shared amongst everyone at that table. There will be a salad bar at all meals. Each person busses their own plates, cups, bowls, and utensils. Vegetarians are accomodated at each meal. Because of the difficulty of ordering food on island, visitors with complex dietary requirements should notify the office two weeks prior to arrival.
Food is of high quality and there is plenty of it.
Please refrain from bringing extra food and snacks as these are often not eaten and therefore wasted. O ur kitchen takes pride in serving the students, teachers, and staff of the Catalina Island Marine Institute. A one-week cycle of breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections are served for our Cherry Cove clients. A sample menu is presented below. We take extra pride in our many fresh baked items such as homemade breads, cookies, pies, and more.