In 2003, Barona-owned and operated by The Barona Band of Mission Indians-completed a $260 million, two-year expansion that included, among other things, a new casino, a resort hotel, an events center and an 18-hole, championship golf course. Foodservice was stuck in neutral it was not a culinary-driven operation.”īut time has changed not only that mentality, but the resort itself.

“The resort was focused primarily on service and gaming. “There was a 200-seat buffet and a 50-seat café,” recalls Klein. Additional Amenities: Barona Creek Golf Club, AmBience Day Spa and Barona Casino.Average a la carte meals per week: 53,000.Average Annual Number of Catered Events: 15,000.Dining venues (capacities): 12 foodservice outlets: Ranch House Buffet, Barona Oaks Steakhouse, Sage Café, Ho Wan Noodle Shop, Game Side Dining, Food Court (4 concepts), Cucina and Seafood Plaza.Club Name/Location: Barona Resort & Casino, Lakeside, Calif.