What’s New for Fall 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 thrilled to introduce some exciting enhancements to our dining program, including expanded halal and kosher options and a fresh array of farm-to-table dishes across campus. It is our commitment to provide a warm, welcoming environment where you can enjoy not only a meal, but also a moment of community and connection. It is a privilege to be a part of your journey at Vanderbilt, and I look forward to the many stories we will share over meals together.
Wishing you a year filled with discovery, inspiration and, of course, great food!
Maria Portelli, Senior Director, Campus Dining
As we enter a new academic year, Vanderbilt Campus Dining is excited to unveil many new options designed for the evolving preferences and needs of our vibrant community. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is stronger than ever, and we’re excited to introduce the following fresh choices to enrich your dining experience in the coming year:
2301 has a new address
Vanderbilt’s innovative Top 9 allergen-free dining is moving to E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall, with added capacity and a host of new options. Enjoy our new “Power Plant” concept, with a variety of plant-forward and hyper-local dining options, along with our popular custom sauté bowls.
Commodore Pizza Kitchen grand opening
With sauté bowls moving to EBI, we welcome the space for a new customizable pizza concept at Rand Dining Hall. Enjoy Commodore Pizza Kitchen for a delicious array of pizzas, pastas, and more!
Welcoming a new dining location to West End neighborhood
The newest addition to the West End Neighborhood, Campus Dining’s newest location at Residential College C will feature all-new exciting menu items. Stay tuned for more details!
Acai Bowls and Smoothies now at Rand
Custom blended açai bowls and smoothies are coming to Rand Dining Center with VandyBlenz! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, VandyBlenz bowls and smoothies will help power your day with fresh, clean ingredients—blended just the way you like.
Kosher and Halal Dining
Vanderbilt’s diverse community of scholars represents a wide range of dietary needs, including religious restrictions. As part of our continued work to support students of all faith backgrounds, Campus Dining is proud to offer halal-certified menus at E. Bronson Ingram Dining Hall and kosher-certified menus at Zeppos Dining Hall for the 2024–25 academic year. Check out all halal and kosher dining options at vu.edu/kosher-halal-dining.
Cuisine at Rothschild Dining
Rothschild has an all-new cuisine profile hailing from EBI! Enjoy the beloved taste of pho during each lunch and an array of delicious east Asian dishes!
Extended Hours at Rand
Rand Dining Hall is now open for weekends and during dinner on select days. Enjoy your favorite Rand meals Monday – Thursday for breakfast & lunch and Friday-Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Collaborate with us
Campus Dining has a new channel to develop events and collaborations with student groups. We’ve worked with organizations like the Culinary Club and Vanderbilt Student Government on events such as Midnight Breakfast and the Student Chef Cookoff. We’re looking forward to creating memorable events with campus partners. Read more and connect with us.
2024-25 Meal Plan Information HERE