Menu

To help you prepare for the conference, we encourage you to review our menu ahead of time. Meals will be served buffet style, with clear labels on the table identifying dishes that are vegan-, vegetarian-, dairy-, and/or gluten-friendly.

We want to make sure everyone feels informed about the food options available, but please be aware that the kitchen where the food is prepared also handles common allergens and ingredients, including nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, pork, and seafood.

If you have specific dietary needs or concerns that aren’t covered by the options provided, we suggest planning ahead to ensure you have something that works for you during the event. Your comfort and experience are important to us.

GF = gluten friendly
DF = dairy friendly
VG = vegetarian friendly
V = vegan friendly

Monday, November 4

7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

Buffet – Tacoma Start Breakfast

  • Seasonal fruit and berries (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Assorted muffins, danish, croissants, and muffins (V, contains nuts)
  • Cage free scrambled eggs (GF, VG)
  • Crispy bacon (GF, DF)
  • Apple artisan-style chicken sausage (GF, DF)
  • Yukon-sweet potato onion hash (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Freshly brewed coffee, decaf, assorted teas, water, orange juice

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch

Buffet hot – Bombay Buffet

  • Vegetable samosa with mango chutney (DF, VG, V)
  • Chana masala (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Aloo gobi, vegan curry (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Butter chicken (GF)
  • Southern Indian lime rice (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Grilled garlic naan (DF, VG, V)
  • Raita (GF, VG)
  • Includes freshly brewed coffee, decaf, assorted teas, water

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Afternoon break

  • Freshly brewed coffee, decaf, assorted teas, assorted dessert bars

4:30 – 5:30 PM
Exhibitor Showcase & Networking Social

Farmers Table

  • Gourmet cheeses (VG)
  • Charcuterie
  • Seasonal fruit (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Assorted nuts (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Honey (GF, DF, VG)
  • Flatbreads and crackers (VG)
  • Assorted soft drinks, sparkling water, canned water

Tuesday, November 5

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

Buffet – Tacoma Start Breakfast

  • Seasonal fruit and berries (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Assorted muffins, danish, croissants, and muffins (V, contains nuts)
  • Cage free scrambled eggs (GF, VG)
  • Crispy bacon (GF, DF)
  • Apple artisan-style chicken sausage (GF, DF)
  • Yukon-sweet potato onion hash (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Freshly brewed coffee, decaf, assorted teas, water, orange juice

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch

Buffet hot – Beale Street BBQ

  • BBQ jackfruit (V)
  • Iceberg lettuce, grilled red onion, applewood bacon, tomato, crumbled bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing
  • Picnic potato salad (GF, VG)
  • Warm cornbread muffin with honey butter (VG)
  • Lemon rosemary herb roasted chicken quarters (GF, DF)
  • Beef brisket with Carolina BBQ sauce (GF, DF)
  • Jalapeno mac ‘n’ cheese (VG)
  • Grilled Mexican corn with fresh cheese and lime (GF, VG)
  • Molasses baked beans (GF, DF, VG, V)
  • Includes freshly brewed coffee, decaf, assorted teas, water