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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 partners with Residential Colleges for Commons Cup sustainability challenge
Sep. 10, 2024—Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is excited to announce a new collaboration with Residential Colleges, integrating the ReusePass reusable container program into this year’s Commons Cup. This annual competition among first-year houses promotes camaraderie through academic, social, and community-focused challenges. With sustainability as a core value, it was a natural fit to make ReusePass the centerpiece...
VandyCakes relaunches with new pickup location and special discount offer
Sep. 4, 2024—VandyCakes are back! Campus Dining is excited to reintroduce VandyCakes, Vanderbilt’s personalized cake delivery service for students. Whether it’s for a birthday, celebration, or just to brighten someone’s day, VandyCakes offer a sweet and memorable way to send a custom treat to your favorite Commodore. This year, we’ve updated our pickup location to Café Carmichael,...
Fall 2024 Updates from Campus Dining
Aug. 27, 2024— This year Vanderbilt Campus Dining implemented some new initiatives in response to broader campus needs and we understand they’ve impacted your dining experience. The start of the semester is always a time of adjustment for everyone, and we’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. We thank everybody that has reached out...
Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Aug. 14, 2024—Campus Dining is pleased to announce its fall 2024 Flex Meal Deal for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. A convenient option for those who wish to dine on campus, Flex Meals allow for quick and easy meal payment across Campus Dining’s award-winning network of 20 dining halls, munchie marts, and cafes, including...
Vanderbilt Campus Dining welcomes 8th and Roast as official coffee partner
Aug. 9, 2024—Vanderbilt Campus Dining is pleased to announce a new partnership with Nashville-based specialty coffee company 8th and Roast to provide its high-quality, ethically sourced coffee to the university community. Starting this fall, Vanderbilt students and faculty can enjoy one of the many 8th and Roast signature flavors like Sunflower Espresso, Santa Maria De Dota, Sweet...
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...