Food and Beverage

The IALR Conference Center prides itself on remarkable reviews of their exquisite cuisine and on-site professional catering service. From expertly prepared buffet luncheons or boxed lunches to formal sit-down dinners, the Institute Conference Center team will work with you to suit any style and taste. The Chef and Conference staff (team) collaborate to tailor a menu to fit the needs of your meeting and attendees.

FULL CATERING MENU

The menus focus on variety and authenticity, including vegan, vegetarian, organic and locally grown items. The Chefs are consistently trying new recipes and creating healthy, scrumptious menu items, utilizing trend information from around the world as well as input from customers. The catering and Megabytes staff are empowered, enthusiastic, well-trained and dedicated to making each customer’s dining experience memorable.

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The IALR Conference Center is pleased to provide full-service catering to our clients and guests. The center boasts diverse offerings to suit any taste or event. The team is focused on superior customer service and culinary excellence.

The IALR Conference Center offers innovative menus showcasing healthy and nutritious options and top-of-the-line service for all events. With a broad variety of offerings, the Conference Center team can customize a menu to fit your group’s needs. The extensive menus range from budget friendly to sit-down, formal meals. The Conference Center staff stands ready to create your very own exclusive menu.

"The IALR Conference Center offers a turnkey experience and state-of-the-art technology to deliver a high level of professionalism and engagement. Their staff are accommodating, easy to work with and attentive to the details."

Stephanie Mann / Center for Early Success

"The Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) has utilized the IALR meeting facilities on several occasions in the past 15 years, most recently in June 2024. As VEDA’s Executive Director, I schedule meetings across the Commonwealth in a variety of locations. I love going back to Danville and IALR when the…"

Connie Long / Virginia Economic Developers Association

"The facility itself is both modern and elegant, providing a comfortable environment for our board members. The meeting rooms were well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring that all our presentations and discussions went smoothly. The attentive and professional staff went above and beyond to support us throughout the event. Their…"

Shara Gibson / Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

"You couldn’t ask for better hands-on service. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Conference Center has great team dynamics, great follow-up, and outstanding, world-class service."

Vera Vaden / Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority

"Year after year, IALR has been excellent to work with. They have always been helpful and friendly and made our annual events there a huge success."

Hannah Nuckles / God’s Pit Crew

"Our team has been repeatedly blown away by the professionalism, helpfulness, and quality of the staff and facilities at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Conference Center."

Jennifer Eddy / Eddy Alexander

"Goodyear-Danville is so grateful for all United Way does for our community, and we're glad to be able to support them in a meaningful way. (Regarding IALR's Decorating the Trees for a Cause program, an annual fundraiser benefiting charitable organizations that is organized by the Institute Conference Center)"

Laura Singleton / Goodyear-Danville

"Thank you for hosting us at your incredible facility! Between the logistical and technical support that you provided before and during the event, to offering nutritious meals and refreshments for participants and volunteers, and especially your amazing hospitality -- we were so very fortunate to partner with your team and…"

Team Leader / Capital One

"I want to thank everyone who made our holiday luncheon a success. The food keeps getting better and better. I ate some of everything, and it was delicious. Compliments to the chef. Everyone has been telling me how great the food was and how much they enjoy having the luncheon…"

June Conner / CIT

"I was thrilled with the beautiful room and decor! The food was delicious and the wait staff was amazing! We will be back very soon for our next meeting!"

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