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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 will be posted soon!
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...
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...
Your Dining Passport
Jan. 24, 2024—Vanderbilt University is taking campus dining to a whole new level with its exciting Dining Passport program. This initiative encourages students to embark on a culinary adventure, visiting every dining hall, munchie mart, and cafe on campus. Each dining location will have a unique stamp to mark your visit, making your journey through campus tasty,...
What’s New to Campus Dining – Spring 2024
Jan. 23, 2024—This spring semester, Campus Dining is thrilled to introduce several enhancements aimed at diversifying and improving our program. We’re excited to expand our reusable container program, begin a Dining Passport Program, and introduce many new food and beverage options at our dining halls. ReusePass in retail locations In alignment with our commitment to sustainability and...
Campus Dining Winter Weather update 1/19/24
Jan. 19, 2024—Middle Tennessee continues to be affected by a winter weather event, with significant snow accumulation and continued temperatures below freezing. Campus Dining administration is actively monitoring the weather situation and will make operational adjustments to ensure campus residents have uninterrupted access to meal service. Most Campus Dining locations are currently open to serve students (including Allergen Meal...