campus dining

University meal service

Campus dining refers to the food services and eating facilities at a college or university.

The term encompasses cafeterias, dining halls, food courts, and meal plans available to students: The campus dining options have improved since they added the new food court.

It often implies institutionally managed food service rather than independent restaurants that happen to be near campus.

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location/setting of meals

campus dininghome cooking

Meals prepared at residence

family dinner · family recipes · family meals · eating out · brown-bagging

dining formality and experience

campus diningfine dining

Elegant restaurant experience

haute cuisine · tasting menu

institutional vs. independent eating

campus dininghome cooking

Meals prepared at residence

self-catering · fine dining · gourmet cooking · farm-to-table

Family

dining, campus

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