Welcome to the Green Grove Café, where you expect nothing but the best meals freshly prepared with locally grown produce and served with smiles. There’s something for everyone: from hot and sizzling, to grab n’ go sandwiches, and vegetarian options too. Please follow this link for a full list of our menu items. Don't forget to include us in your lunch plans, click here to view our weekly specials.

We are located in the Camille Kendall Academic Center, at the Universities at Shady Grove. 

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Meet our team and the people who serve you.

Franz Corrales- Executive Chef/Manager

Chef Franz has eleven years of experience in food preparation, superior presentation and quality customer service. Franz was given the opportunity to start his career in food service by his mentor, Richard Grausman, President and founder of C-Cap foundation through a scholarship which enabled him graduate from Johnson and Wales culinary school in 1999. During his studies he had the opportunity to intern in Brussels, Belgium, where he underwent training in European cuisine.  Upon graduation in 2003, Chef Franz began his professional cooking career at the Ritz Carlton in Washington D.C.

In 2006 Chef Franz, was give another scholarship opportunity by Chef Daniel Boulud through C-Cap to travel to the Europe Institute Paul Boucose, where he received training at 3Star Michelline, Paul Baucose and Via De Florentine.  Thereafter, Chef Franz joined Bon Appétit Management Company, and has managed the Green Grove Café and all catering services at The Universities at Shady Grove since 2007. Whatever your event - a breakfast meeting, a conference luncheon, a reception for a visiting dignitary or a banquet - you will find that our Chef can cater to your needs with the finest, freshest ingredients, prepared with creativity and passion.

Mirna Capistran- Catering Coordinator

Mirna brings with her six years of customer relationship experience in the hospitality industry. She has worked with the Superintendant Office at CCOC in San Jose, CA, where she gain useful office management skills and other administrative functions. Most of Mirna’s customer service qualities were gathered from her time spent at the Santa Clara Valley Water District where she was handled client affairs. Mirna has passion in her daily work with clients; she derives joy in the diverse nature of her daily activities. She has been with Bon Appétit Management Company since 2007, and is also a part of the Green Grove Café Team at USG.

Her area of expertise is designing innovative menus for any occasion. She will work with you to understand your particular catering needs and present you with a variety of high-quality and creative options. Whether you are planning an informal lunch meeting or a reception for 5,000 guests, Mirna will work with you to create an event you will be proud to host. 

Our Kitchen Crew

Contact us for catering services at 301-738-6321, or email at SG-Catering@umd.edu. Our Green Grove Café is managed by Bon Appetit, click here for more information