NOVA Signs with New Food Service Vendors!

On July 1, NOVA will welcome two new food vendors to on-campus cafeterias. As part of a competitive RFP process, Surefire Catering and Muscle Maker Grill will replace Euro Cafe.

Surefire will provide a la carte and express service in the CF building at the Annandale Campus, and Muscle Maker Grill will provide the same operations at the Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas and Woodbridge campuses.

Surefire Catering offers a wide-ranging selection of freshly-prepared foods by experienced chefs and will incorporate items for special dietary needs, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut allergies.

Mr. Henry Crowder, owner and operator of Surefire Catering said, “We believe that every meal should be thoughtfully crafted and memorable. At Surefire Catering, client satisfaction is our success — we look forward to serving the community at NVCC Annandale.”

Muscle Maker Grill, and their Healthy Joe’s concept, features high-quality, great-tasting food, freshly prepared with proprietary recipes. The menu, created with the guest’s health in mind, is lean and protein based. It features chicken, grass-fed beef, steak, turkey, pasta, burgers, flatbread pizzas, wraps and entrée salads. It also offers a wide selection of fruit smoothies in a variety of assorted flavors, protein shakes and supplements.

“Opening on NOVA’s campuses is a great opportunity for both of our brands,” said Michael Roper, CEO of Muscle Maker Grill. “The partnership with NOVA supports our long-term non-traditional growth strategy that includes military, university and airport locations. We know that the students and faculty have busy lifestyles, and that our diverse healthier-for-you options will be excellent additions to each of the four campuses. Guests can grab a healthy lunch before class or take meals to go from our Meal Plan selections. We have something for everybody. Our menus accommodate vegetarian, low-carb and high-protein diets; or you could simply stop by for a tasty toasted sandwich and a clean label dessert. We look forward to joining Nighthawk Nation and being a part of the NOVA community!”

While the specific opening date is uncertain due to the current COVID-19 situation, NOVA Auxiliary Services is working closely with both vendors to ensure appropriate steps are taken to ensure a safe dining environment, and we are excited to move forward with new dining options at NOVA.

For additional information, please contact NOVA Auxiliary Services.