ADAMS, Mass. — The Selectmen on Wednesday voted to enter negotiations with an Agawam catering company to operate food service at the Greylock Glen's outdoor center. 

 

Chez Hospitality Group LLC submitted the only proposal to run the center's cafe and provisions offerings. 

 

"We are a hospitality group that is rooted in management agreements chiefly with municipalities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts," said Mark Sparks, general manager and principal. "We've had a lot of enjoyment in working and partnering with municipalities. ...

 

"We're excited to potentially partner and think this is a great opportunity to join in the ground floor, to kind of have a white canvas and see what we can make this."

 

The company's portfolio includes concessionaire work with golf courses and beaches, catering for organizations such as the University of Connecticut and Amazon, and social catering for weddings and corporate events. CHG has catered a number of events in the Berkshires, including at Ski Butternut.

 

Sparks is initially proposing a slow ramp up with grab 'n' go sandwiches, salads, snacks and protein packs and shakes; made-to-order counter items; and preordered packages such as picnics and boxed lunches. There are some future ideas such as theme nights, tastings, catering and specialty events. 

 

CHG would also seek a beer and wine license and, according to its proposal, is willing to discuss the advantage and disadvantages of a full liquor license with the town.