Dear Stanford students, parents and community,
Welcome to Stanford, we are so pleased that you are here!
R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries (SDHA), a division of Residential & Dining Enterprises, is a best-in-class dining and hospitality program serving over 25,000 meals a day across dining halls, row houses, co-ops, suites, independent houses, branded concepts, athletic dining, a kosher kitchen, late night dining, cafes, retail programs, markets, a sweet shop, catering operations, Schwab Executive Dining, athletic concession venues, and a teaching kitchen. SDHA also oversees the Stanford Food Institute, the campus BeWell community gardens, the Stanford Food Pantry, and a staff training and development center. We are excited to nourish you with delicious, healthy and sustainable food!
It is clear in feedback from students that conversations and making connections over meals form the center of their communities. When students break bread together, they engage in intellectual and lively discussions with each other, faculty, and other members of the Stanford community. This is an essential part of the Stanford residential education experience. Stanford strongly believes in community building over meals, and R&DE SDHA is committed to ensuring this happens through the meal plan program for the Dining Halls and at The Row, Co-ops, Suites and Yost, Murray, & EAST. These options allow students the ease and flexibility of eating throughout campus and nourishes the development friendships across the university.
R&DE SDHA prides itself on providing high-quality and nutritious cuisine to meet the wide variety of dietary needs within our diverse Stanford community. The Eat Well @Stanford program is committed to supporting an inclusive dining experience for students with a wide range of dietary needs, and enhancing the development of lifelong eating practices that promote health and wellbeing. Students with special dietary considerations, such as food allergies or religious requirements, including halal or kosher meals, can receive assistance navigating their food options in the dining halls by contacting nutritionist@stanford.edu.
Culinary Excellence is a core pillar of R&DE SDHA’s programs and purpose. Our chefs are dedicated to inspiring students with delicious flavors, enticing recipes and expertly crafted meals. We believe that food builds community and we often introduce students to new foods, global cuisines, and food experiences which supports the academic mission, and expands their knowledge of the diversity of food cultures. In partnership with Residential Education, we integrate culturally inspired food concepts and culinary celebrations into the residential education experience. Learn more about our culinary team and what they are cooking by following us on Instagram @StanfordDining!
R&DE SDHA also encourages students to get directly involved. Open to all undergraduate students currently residing in the dorms, the Dining Ambassador program offers a chance to get involved with our dining program and at special events in the dining halls to build and engage the community while acting as a liaison between the dining staff and students. To apply for this program, or learn more about additional opportunities, please visit our Student Engagement webpage.
Sustainability is a core value of R&DE, and SDHA is committed to pursuing bold action to address climate change and support Stanford’s commitment to become a zero-waste campus by 2030. Our focus with our One Plate, One Planet program is to enhance and create a more impactful student dining experience for the health of our students and for the good of our planet.
We recognize the importance and essential role that R&DE SDHA plays in building community. It is our hope that R&DE SDHA's meal program will help create an exceptional experience this year. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do to support you. You can reach our staff at diningplans@stanford.edu or leave us a comment, question or concern using our feedback form.
We look forward to a wonderful year ahead!
Warmest wishes,
Eric Montell
Assistant Vice Provost
R&DE Stanford Dining, Hospitality & Auxiliaries
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