Culinary Category
Fall 2024 Dining Upgrades
Oct. 14, 2024—Since the start of the fall semester, Campus Dining leaders have been actively engaged with student groups to gather feedback on the dining experience. This productive dialogue, combined with input from the Dining Advisory Board, Vanderbilt Student Government (VSG) and student surveys, has directly shaped changes that will meet the campus’s diverse tastes, dietary needs...
Campus Dining Hosts Cooking Demonstration for Family Weekend
Sep. 13, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining celebrated Parents and Family Weekend with a live cooking demonstration at Rothschild Dining Hall, led by two of our talented chefs. Chef Kriska Nagle wowed the crowd by sautéing tofu and locally sourced mushrooms, creating stunning bao topped with pickled daikon and carrots. Chef Julien Hicks from E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining introduces Chef’s Table series
Sep. 11, 2024—Campus Dining is excited to present Chef’s Table, a new series celebrating the culinary expertise of our campus chefs. Each event will feature a unique dish or demonstration, showcasing fresh, natural ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques. This series gives the Vanderbilt community the opportunity to engage with chefs who are committed to providing...
Campus Dining Competes in Tournament of Champions
Jun. 10, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining chefs Joshua Smith and Grayson Holland showcased their culinary prowess at the UMass Chef Conference Tournament of Champions this week. The cooking competition was hosted by chef Jet Tila and followed a format similar to Food Network competitions. Chefs Josh and Grayson competed as a team against six other colleges and universities...
Campus Dining Brings South Asian Cuisine to Campus
Apr. 8, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining and students from the South Asian Cultural Exchange (SACE) have joined together again to celebrate South Asian culture through cuisine from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12. This week-long celebration will feature menu items inspired by flavors from a variety of South Asia countries with dishes including Pav Baji, Wai Wai...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining Recognized at Princeton Review’s Annual “Best Campus Food” Event
Apr. 2, 2024—This just in! Vanderbilt Campus Dining continues to excel, maintaining its position as one of the top dining programs in the nation, as noted by the Princeton Review. At the annual “Best Campus Food” event hosted by UMass Amherst in collaboration with the Princeton Review, Vanderbilt proudly showcased its culinary prowess. Chefs Grayson and Julien...
Campus Dining celebrates Earth Month
Apr. 1, 2024—Celebrate Earth Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining as we rally behind Vanderbilt University’s sustainability initiatives throughout April. Join us on April 22nd, 2024, for Rand Farmer’s Market in honor of Earth Day. We will feature new local items: Salad Greens from HydroHouse Farms in Hermitage, TN Strawberries from Ever Tru Farms in Somerset, KY, Microgreens...
March is National Nutrition Month
Feb. 28, 2024—March is National Nutrition Month, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is celebrating by producing a series of engaging and informative events crafted to promote healthy eating habits. Developed in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this monthly initiative focuses on the theme of nutrition “Beyond the Table.” This year’s campaign aims to highlight the...
Campus Dining celebrates Black History Month in collaboration with Black Student Association and Vanderbilt Student Government
Feb. 1, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is proud to celebrate Black History Month, acknowledging the significant contributions of Black members of our community, nation, and across the world. Partnering with the Black Student Association and Vanderbilt Student Government, Director of Culinary Operations Brian Cochrane, and Chef of Culinary Excellence, Aaron Dilts have curated a month-long culinary journey inspired...
Win Tickets to Underground Supper Club through Dining Passport Program
Jan. 29, 2024—Each semester, the Underground Supper Club, a chef-driven dining experience hosted by Vanderbilt Campus Dining, offers a menu showcasing the culinary prowess of our talented team each semester. Established in 2020, this coveted event is limited to a small group of students to indulge in a night of fine dining at a secret location. On...