Breakfast is ready!

The Wooddale Cafe is open every Sunday from 7:30 - 12:30 and our volunteer team is ready to serve you. Whether you select a sweet Donut, Bearclaw, Rocky Mountain Roll or if you prefer the housemade Cinnamon Roll, Scone, Muffin or Cookies you are sure to be satified with our selection of baked goods.  Bagle Sandwiches, Quiche and Oatmeal are popular choices for those that want something a little more hearty. Each week we also feature a different Panini. Among the favorites are the Turkey and Havarti with Cranberry Rosemary Butter or a Ham and Gouda with Dijon Butter, so stop by after the second service for a Panini before heading out. 

This fall we will be adding toasty warm flavors to our regular beverage selection of dark roast, flavored and decaf coffees that are brewed for your enjoyment.  If coffee is not your thing, we also offer Hot Chocolate, Chai and Hot Tea, a variety of Juices, Milk and some Coke products.

 

Our cafe could not operate without our fabulous volunteers, so if you enjoy meeting people, fast paced serving and being surrounded by sweet things, the cafe is the place for you to Volunteer! Contact Crystal.alvarez@wooddale.org if you are interested in joining our team.

 

 

Dinner at Wooddale is a great place to feed the family a meal at an affordable price before Wednesday programs or after the Saturday evening service.

Wednesday Dinner at Wooddale follows the Midweek Bible Study schedule September 12, 2012 through May 15, 2013

If you are interested in volunteering for our Wednesday Dinner at Wooddale please click here to sign up. 

You will be asked to login using the same login used for the ticket desk or online giving. If you do not have an account with us click the link above and select create an account.

 

 

 

Who Are Wooddale's Catering Clients?

Wooddale Food Service caters for Wooddale special events, seminars and seasonal celebrations.  As an outreach, Wooddale Food Service also caters to corporate and community events held on our campuses.

View our Menu

How Do I Request Catering?

Wooddale Food Service is available for events that have been scheduled through our event planning process.  Begin the event planning process by contacting Sandra.Sweckard@wooddale.org. Once the event is scheduled, click the Catering Requests link to the right of this page. You will be asked to login using the same login as the ticket desk or online giving. If you do not have an account with us click the Catering Request link and select create an account.

If you have questions about our menu or how to complete the catering request form, contact Crystal.alvarez@wooddale.org or call Crystal at 952.944.6300 Ext. 283.

How Can I Get Involved?

Volunteering is easy and fun, our current catering volunteer opportunities will be listed on this page.  Email Crystal.alvarez@wooddale.org , Call 952-944-6300 Ext. 283 or sign up on the board in the main kitchen for the dates you are able to serve. An email with volunteer opportunities is sent out quarterly to those that have expressed interest in helping.

 

 

 

2013 Food Service Volunteer Opportunities

Email Crystal.alvarez@wooddale.org , Call 952-944-6300 Ext. 283 or sign up on the board in the main kitchen for the dates you are able to serve

If you sign up, we are counting on you

I will only contact you if the event is cancelled or too many have volunteered to serve at the event

 

January Events

1/12/2013 Saturday

8:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Men’s Breakfast / Multiple Events

2  - Casual

 

1/19/2013 Saturday

8:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Sr. Adult Breakfast / Multiple Events

 

2. - Casual

 

 

 

 

 

February  Events

Day of Week & Date

Time

Event Name

# Volunteers Needed

 

2/7/2013 Thursday

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Favorite Things Women’s Event

2 - Casual

 

2/10/20112 Tuesday

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

New Member Lunch

4 - Casual

 

 

 

 

March Events

 

 

Day of Week & Date

Time

Event Name

# Volunteers Needed

3/10/2013

Sunday

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

AUG Sr. Dinner

 

2 - Casual

 

3/17/2013

Sunday

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

EP Wrestling Team

 

4 - Casual

 

3/29/2013

Saturday

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Easter Acoustic Cafe

 

6 - Casual

 

3/31/2013

Sunday

5:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Easter Breakfast

 

3 – Casual

 

 


 

April Events

Day of Week & Date

Time

Event Name

# Volunteers Needed

 

4/10/2013

Wednesday

8:00 PM

Breakfast Set-up

6 - Casual

 

 

4/11/2013

Thursday

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Manufacturers Alliance Breakfast Clearing and Clean-up

4 - Casual

 

4/12/2013

Friday

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Mommy and Me Tea

2 - Casual

 

 

4/14/2013

Sunday

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

New Member Lunch

4 - Casual

 

4/16/2013

Tuesday

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Hennepin Tech

4 - Casual

 

 

 

 

May Events

Day of Week & Date

Time

Event Name

# Volunteers Needed

 

5/11/2013

Saturday

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Women’s Spring Brunch

6 – Spring Casual

 

 

5/17/2013

Friday

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

AUG Dessert

5 - Casual

 

 

5/19/2013

Sunday

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Baccalaureate Dessert

5 - Casual

 

           
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lent Lunches Food Service Volunteer Opportunities

Email Crystal.alvarez@wooddale.org , Call 952-944-6300 Ext. 283 or sign up on the board in the main kitchen for the dates you are able to serve

If you sign up, we are counting on you

I will only contact you if the event is cancelled or too many have volunteered to serve at the event

 

Lent Lunches Events

Day of Week & Date

Time

Event Name

# Volunteers Needed

 

2/13/2013  Wednesday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch

10 - Casual

 

 

2/20/2013  Wednesday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch

10 - Casual

 

 

2/27/2013  Wednesday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch

10 - Casual

 

 

3/6/2013  Wednesday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch

10 - Casual

 

 

3/13/2013  Wednesday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch

10 - Casual

 

 

3/30/2013  Wednesday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch

10 - Casual

 

 

3/29/2013 Friday

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lent Lunch – Good Friday

10 Casual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Our Chef

If you are looking for a great tasting salad to share, this is a crowd pleaser.

Turkey Dried-Cherry Pasta Salad

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

POPPY-SEED DRESSING:
Mayonnaise                                                  2 cups
Dijon mustard                                               2 Tbs
Confectioners' sugar                                   ¼ cup
Champagne vinegar                                     2 Tbs
Water                                                           2 Tbs
Poppy seeds                                                 ½ tsp
Kosher salt                                                    2 tsp

  • Mix together completely Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Confectioners' sugar, Champagne vinegar, Water, Poppy seeds and Kosher salt.

SALAD
Cavatappi pasta                                           1 pound
Olive oil                                                         1 Tbs 
Turkey breast, diced                                     8 oz
Dried cherries                                               3 oz
Yellow onions, diced                                     ½ cup
Celery, diced                                                ½ cup
Almonds, sliced, toasted                              ½ cup

 

  • Cook pasta past al dente. Drain. Toss in olive oil. Cool completely.
  • Combine pasta, turkey, cherries, onions, celery and 1/4 cup almonds.
  • Mix in dressing to desired consistency.
  • Taste for salt and adjust as necessary.
  • Top with remaining almonds.

 

From Our Baker

This is a favorite! Everytime we serve this dessert recipe requests come in for days after the event.

Carmel Pecan Pie

1 baked pie crust, cooled

4 oz              Cream Cheese"
1/2 cup         Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 cup      Cool Whip

Cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar together.  Fold in Cool Whip. Spread into cooled shell.

1/4 cup         Melted Butter
1 cup             Pecans 
3/4 cup         Coconut

Mix and bake until golden brown. When cool, sprinkle on pie.  Drizzle Carmel on Tom

Jose Alvarez - Food Service Director and Chef since 1995

Jose.alvarez@wooddale.org            952.944.6300 Ext. 301

Crystal Alvarez - Front of House Manager since 1998

Crystal.alvarez@wooddale.org           952.944.6300 Ext. 283

Tina Blauert - Baker since 2001

Tina.blauert@wooddale.org                952.944.6300 Ext. 329

 

Kristin Rumsey - Kitchen Assistant since 1999

Wendy Muilenburg - Kitchen Assistant since 2012