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Vanderbilt Culinary Academy Graduation 2024
Jun. 13, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining celebrated the achievements of 19 graduates from its Culinary Academy, a specialized program tailored to enhance the skills of the university’s dining staff. The graduation ceremony, held on April 22 at Alumni Hall, marked the culmination of a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance the overall experience of Vanderbilt’s dining program. The...
Enhance Your Campus Dining Experience with New Meal Money Buy-Up Options
Jun. 12, 2024—Exciting New Meal Money Buy-Up Options Available for Students! Campus Dining is introducing new buy-up options for your Meal Money, giving you even more flexibility and convenience for dining on campus. Whether you’re craving a quick snack, a hearty meal, or a delicious treat from one of our many dining locations, these new options are...
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...
What’s New for Fall 2024
May. 6, 2024—Dear student, Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year at Vanderbilt University! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning as a seasoned Commodore, our Campus Dining team is eager to enrich your college experience through a diverse and innovative dining program. As we open our doors for the new academic year, we are...
Summer Hours 2024
Apr. 27, 2024—Rand Dining hall will be open from May 13-May 26. No other dining halls or markets will be open during this time. We will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday May 27, 2024 and resume operations Tuesday the 28th. Rand Dining hall will be open Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch from May 28-August 2nd....
End of Year Dining Hours – May 2024
Apr. 25, 2024—As the school year comes to a close, we have updated hours of operations for our dining halls as follows: Hours of operation for summer 2024 can be found here.
Passover Dining Accommodations Spring 2024
Apr. 15, 2024—In recognition of Passover, Vanderbilt Campus Dining will offer additional menu items starting at dinner service on April 22 and continuing through dinner service April 30. Students will be able to find Matzah with cream cheese and fruit jams at all dining halls, with the exception of Kissam Kitchen, a gluten-free facility. Matzah will be...
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...
Take the Campus Dining Survey!
Apr. 1, 2024—As the semester draws to a close, Campus Dining is looking for student feedback. As a self-operated program, we use feedback to make effective updates to our dining halls. We take all feedback to heart, and we appreciate those who take the time to offer it. The survey takes about 5 minutes. Those who take...
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...
Dining Options During Ramadan
Mar. 5, 2024—In partnership with the Muslim Students Association and the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has developed a dining plan for students observing Ramadan, March 10-April 9. Collaborating with MSA, the Campus Dining culinary team has crafted special dinner menus and grab-and-go Vandy Provisions based on recipes students requested. First Week at Kissam Because Ramadan...
Spring Break 2024 Hours of Operation
Feb. 29, 2024—Campus Dining will be operating with modified hours due to Spring Break. Please see below for specific hours by location:
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...
Vandy Cooks: Crafting Charcuterie and Pickling Perfection with Chef Julien Hicks
Feb. 19, 2024—Join us for Vandy Cooks, a monthly health-focused cooking and nutrition presentation brought to you by Vanderbilt Campus Dining in collaboration with the Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center. This month, Chef Julien Hicks from E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall will lead an exciting demonstration on crafting the ideal charcuterie board and mastering the art of...