Food Service
The dining halls in Tallac and Tahoe Centers provide delicious, cafeteria-style meals with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. The Hedco dining room in Tallac Center serves up to 192 people; the dining room in Tahoe Center serves up to 160 people.
- A meal plan is required for Tallac and Tahoe Center reservations of at least 10 rooms. Two-night stays require a minimum of 4 meals; three- or more night stays require a minimum of 7 meals. Meals are optional for groups scheduled in cabins or dormitories.
- A minimum of 20 people is required to schedule a meal. Individuals or groups of less than 20 people may request to join scheduled meals.
- Changes to the meal schedule can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival.
- External catering service is not allowed.
| Meal | Time | 2022 Adult | 2022 Child | 2023 Adult | 2023 Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 8:00 am | $12.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 | $9.75 |
| Lunch | 12:00 pm | $14.00 | $10.50 | $16.00 | $12.00 |
| Dinner | 6:00 pm | $17.00 | $13.00 | $19.00 | $14.25 |
| Daily Total | $43.00 | $32.50 | $48.00 | $36.00 |
Rates are per person per meal. Adult prices apply for ages 13 and up; child prices apply for ages 4-12; no charge for children ages 0-3.
Zephyr Point can accommodate limited dietary requests including vegetarian, vegan, non-gluten, and non-dairy diets. Such requests must be communicated through the guest group leader at least 10 days prior to arrival. Other allergies, intolerances, and preferences cannot be accommodated. Zephyr Point’s kitchen facilities are not allergen free; even with extensive employee training there remains risk of contamination. It is also possible that commercial food manufacturers may change formulation of foods at any time, without notice. Guests should direct questions to Zephyr Point Food Service employees regarding specific ingredients that may be of concern in any of our menu options.
Other Meal Options
| Item | Description | 2022 Rate | 2023 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Breakfast | Served at 7:00am in the dining hall. Includes toasting breads and spreads, hot oatmeal, cold cereals, pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, and beverages. | $10.00/person | $10.75/person |
| Sack Lunch | Sack lunches are to be picked up in the dining hall at 9:00am, unless otherwise arranged. Includes a deli sandwich (meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, condiment packets), chips, cookie, whole fruit, bottle of water, and towelette. | $12.00/person | $12.25/person |
Snack and Beverage Service
Additional food service options are available by advance arrangement. These must be arranged at least 10 days prior to arrival and require a minimum of 20 people, unless otherwise specified. Items are typically delivered to a meeting space at pre-arranged times of 10:00am, 3:00pm or 7:00pm.
Beverages
| Item | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Beverage Service | $2.00/person per day or per night | Meeting space is stocked for the duration of the event with coffee grounds, assorted teas, hot cocoa, spiced cider, sugar, sweetener, creamer, cups, stir straws, and napkins. |
| Water Service | No charge | Water Cambro(s) with ice water and cups provided upon request. |
| Other Beverages | $2.25/person | Your choice of lemonade, raspberry lemonade, tropical fruit punch, energy drinks, Gatorade, canned soda, bottled flat water, or bottled sparkling water. |
Snacks & Treats
| Item | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Items | $2.50/person | Your choice of scones, assorted danishes, cookies, brownies, lemon bars, coffee cake, croissant, muffins, Zephyr bars, or CCC (Claudia’s Churro Cheesecake) bars. |
| Sheet Cake | $2.50/person | Your choice of chocolate cake or carrot cake; available in increments of 30 servings. |
| Ice Cream Novelties | $2.00/person | Ice cream novelties |
| Ice Cream Sandwiches | $4.25/person | House-made ice cream cookie sandwiches |
| Root Beer Floats | $4.50/person | Root beer floats |
| Chips | $1.25/person | Assorted single serving chips, sun chips, pretzels, etc. |
| Popcorn | $1.50/person | Popcorn |
| Seven Layer Dip & Chips | $4.50/person | Seven layer dip & chips |
| Nacho Bar | $5.25/person | Nacho bar |
| Jumbo Pretzels | $4.00/person | House-baked jumbo pretzels with assorted mustards |
| S'mores Kits | $1.75/person | Includes roasting skewers, graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows to make 18 s’mores plus extra marshmallows; available in increments of 18 servings. |
Grazing Platters
Platters serve approximately 20 people and are available in increments of 20 servings. Items subject to seasonal availability.
| Item | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Meat and Cheese Platter | $5.25/person | Sliced ham, sliced turkey, sliced genoa salami, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, assorted crackers, sliced apples or grapes |
| Crudité | $4.75/person | Assorted fresh cut vegetables, guacamole, ranch, blue cheese |
| Fresh Fruit Platter | $2.50/person | Fresh fruit platter |
| Mediterranean | $4.75/person | Feta cheese, olives, hummus, pita, baguette slices, oranges, grapes |
| Antipasti | $5.00/person | Salami, pepperoni, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, mixed country olives, pepperoncini, roast garlic spread, assorted rolls/flatbreads |
| Sweet Breads | $3.75/person | Assortment of cookies, brownies, lemon bars, danishes, CCC (Claudia’s Churro Cheesecake) bars |
| Ice Cream Sundaes | $4.50/person | Vanilla and chocolate ice cream, nut topping, Oreo topping, Snickers topping, raspberry sauce, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, waffle bowls, sundae cups |
| Trail Mix Your Way | $3.75/person | Peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, M&Ms, dried cranberries, mini pretzels, almonds |