News and Events
Celebrate Ramadan
March 22 - April 21, 2023, Suhoor and Iftar meals will be available at Arrillaga Family Dining Commons and Lakeside Dining from sunset – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and sunset – 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn More
Celebrate Passover
Matza, matzah ball soup, and other traditional Passover foods will be available in all SDHA dining halls, including EVGR Dining, throughout Passover. Learn More
Spring Break Hours
View Dining Hall Spring Break Closure/Opening Schedule. All hours subject to change, please refer to each dining hall’s webpage for most up to date information.
Stanford Report
Local organizations collaborate with Stanford with seed awards from the Office of Community Engagement February 6, 2023
International Fresh Produce Association
IFPA names Chef Christina Betondo as Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winner for Colleges and Universities. May 26, 2022
Today's Dietitian
Is Foodservice on the Rebound? Learn how dietetics professionals and foodservice operators are engaging in menu innovation and technology to attract diners and spark growth. June - July, 2022
Buddhistdoor Global
Buddhist Nun Teaches Sustainability at Stanford with Korean Temple Cuisine May 6, 2022
Stanford Daily
Buddhist Nun Jeong Kwan Seunim teaches Korean temple cuisine at the Farm May 3, 2022
Stanford Report
Campus dining options help students maintain dietary guidelines during Passover and Ramadan. March 30, 2022
Food Service Director
How Stanford University Makes Dining Inclusive For Students With Food Allergies. December 17, 2022
R&DE Stanford Dining's Leadership on Climate-Smart Dining Featured in Edible Silicon Valley
This article, Climate-Smart Dining, by Sophie Egan, R&DE Stanford Dining's Senior Advisor for Sustainable Food Systems, featured Stanford Dining's pioneering One Plate, One Planet sustainable food program. It appeared in the winter issue of Edible Silicon Valley Magazine November 22, 2021
Food Management
FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: Stanford Dining’s Christina Betondo’s top tips for managing humans May 10, 2022
Halal food’s evolving flavors and fusions February 1, 2022
Viewpoint: How Stanford Dining cultivates a culture of camaraderie in an industry scarred by mental health issues January 26, 2022
How Campus Dining Supports Stanford’s New Neighborhood Model. October 22, 2021
Food Inspiration Magazine
Sophie Egan on Sea Vegetables and Conscious Eating. October 5, 2021
Stanford News
Reducing campus emissions focus of new Stanford program. August 20, 2021
Stanford Today
R&DE Stanford Dining advances sustainability effort. April 2021
Plate Magazine
How Stanford University Became Teaching Model for Gender Equity. May, 2021
Campus Dining Today
The Bold Sustainability Vision of One Plate, One Planet: How R&DE Stanford Dining is Driving Climate Action and Equitable Procurement. 2019
Schwab Executive Dining Recognized by Financial Times
Congratulations to the team at Schwab Executive Conference & Catering Services for being recognized by the Financial Times as the #1 executive dining program in the world for 2017. This is their 10th year to be #1 in the world.
Stanford University is Nation’s First REAL Certified Campus Dining Program
Eat REAL and U.S. Healthful Food Council recognized Stanford University as the first campus dining program in the country to be Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership (REAL) Certified for its use of nutrition and sustainability best practices. Modeled after the LEED green building program, REAL is the nationally recognized mark of excellence for food and foodservice operators committed to holistic nutrition and environmental stewardship.
R&DE Stanford Dining Recognized for its Sustainable Efforts
The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability named R&DE Stanford Dining its 2015 HCFS grant recipient for being the most innovative and best-executed foodservice sustainability organization of the year. R&DE Stanford Dining will receive a cash award to invest in additional sustainability measures and will be invited to become a Fellow of the HCFS and help select future operations for recognition.
2022 Kenneth M. Cuthbertson Award Winner
Dr. Shirley J. Everett
Senior Associate Vice Provost for Residential & Dining Enterprises
Senior Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Inclusion
https://news.stanford.edu/report/2022/06/08/stanford-announces-winners-2022-cuthbertson-dinkelspiel-gores-awards/
2019 Good Egg Award, for R&DE Stanford Dining's cage-free purchasing program
https://www.compassioninfoodbusiness.com/awards/good-egg-award/
/dining/news-and-awards
AASHE Stars
2019 Platinum Rating
R&DE Stanford Dining
Smart Catch designation, by the James Beard Foundation, to R&DE Stanford Dining
for the commitment to sustainable seafood purchasing program as of 2017
https://www.jamesbeard.org/smart-catch
World Resource Institute’s Better Buying Lab, membership to R&DE Stanford Dining
https://www.wri.org/our-work/project/better-buying-lab
https://sustainable.stanford.edu/content/rde-joins-better-buying-lab-leads-collaborative-programming
Sani Professional Food Safety Advisory Council
2016 Sani Award for Outstanding Food Service Program Innovation
R&DE Stanford Dining
Green Restaurant Association Four-Star Certification,
to R&DE Stanford Dining’s Florence Moore Dining Hall
https://fesmag.com/topics/project-profiles/facility-design-project-of-the-month/12482-florence-moore-hall-kitchen-and-servery-at-stanford-university,-palo-alto,-calif
/dining/florence-moore-dining
United States Healthful Food Council Certification as a Responsible Epicurean
and Agricultural Leadership (REAL) restaurant, to R&DE Stanford Dining
for its use of nutrition and sustainability best practices, 2015
https://www.food-management.com/news-trends/stanford-first-college-get-real
Hobart Center for Food Sustainability Grant, to R&DE Stanford Dining for being the
most innovative and best-executed foodservice sustainability organization of the year, 2015
https://www.food-management.com/archive/hobart-center-foodservice-sustainability-will-award-5000-grant-individual-or-company-most-in
Peta(2)'s 2015 favorite vegan-friendly college, R&DE
Large U.S. School Category
Stanford University
https://collegereportcard.peta.org/college/stanford-university/
2015 Community Partnership Award
Stanford University Residential & Dining Enterprises and Abilities United Employment Services Program
Financial Times
2019 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2017 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2015 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2014 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2013 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2012 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2011 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2009 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2008 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2007 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
2006 #1 Ranking Executive Education for Food and Accommodation - Schwab Executive Services
United Fresh Produce Association 2014 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award
Colleges & Universities Division
Chef Chandon Clenard, Senior Executive Chef
R&DE Stanford Dining
Sustainable Endowments Institute
2011 “A” - College Sustainability Report Card
Food & Recycling - Stanford University
2010 “A” - College Sustainability Report Card
Food & Recycling - Stanford University
2009 “A” - College Sustainability Report Card
Food & Recycling - Stanford University
2008 “A” - College Sustainability Report Card
Food & Recycling - Stanford University
2007 “A” - College Sustainability Report Card
Food & Recycling - Stanford University
Sierra Club
Cool Schools: Annual Ranking of America's Greenest Colleges
Third in Nation
R&DE Stanford Dining
AASHE Stars
2012 Gold Rating
R&DE Stanford Dining
NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Award
2012 Silver Award
Residential Dining Concepts
Arrillaga Family Dining Commons
2008 Bronze Medal
Catering - Regular Menu
Schwab Executive Culinary Services
2007 Silver Medal
Catering - Special Event
Schwab Executive Culinary Services
2007 Silver Medal
Residence Hall Dining - Multiple Outlets
R&DE Stanford Dining
2013 Regional Culinary Competition
Silver Medal - Chef Matthew Mina
R&DE Stanford Dining
2012 Regional Culinary Competition
Silver Medal - Chef Joe Guinto
R&DE Stanford Dining
2005 Regional Culinary Competition
Silver Medal - Chef Jeff Rosen
R&DE Stanford Dining
2004 National Culinary Competition
Gold Medal - Chef Raul Lacara
R&DE Stanford Dining
2004 Regional Culinary Competition
Gold Medal - Chef Raul Lacara
R&DE Stanford Dining
2004 Regional Culinary Competition
Bronze Medal - Chef Gary Arthur
R&DE Stanford Dining
2001 Regional Culinary Competition
Gold Medal - Chef Raul Lacara
R&DE Stanford Dining
Acterra Business Environmental Award for Sustainability, 2007, R&DE Stanford Dining
https://news.stanford.edu/news/2007/june20/dining-062007.html
https://sustainablefoodnews.com/stanford-univ-takes-sustainable-dining-seriously/
https://www.food-management.com/onsite-leaders/stanford-way
Restaurants & Institutions Ivy Awards
2006 Ivy Award Winner
R&DE Stanford Dining
PG&E Award for Leadership in Applying Green Building Design, 2006
Eric Montell
R&DE Stanford Dining
