Higher Education

Great taste fuels inspired students

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student serving parent at college

Vibrant dining spaces full of activity and flavor are the lifeblood of community. Our dining programs bring people together, fuel learning, and launch lifelong relationships. Campus community members all recognize when food is treated as more than just a necessity. Higher ed food options matter.

Partners in nourishing your community

As a food service partner, we work with colleges and universities to build dining options that are assets to their campus. Together, we craft dining rooms, cafés, and all manner of food experiences that attract a buzzing audience through innovative menu ideas and authentic flavors.

Each campus experience is unique, driven by our partners’ values and our teams’ passions. Our programs fuel and nourish staff and student excellence, welcome guests, and power institutional pride.

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From scratch means everything! Stocks, soups, and sauces.

Choose custom dining experiences

We build food programs at unparalleled levels of customization to support and reflect the tastes of an ever-changing student body. We’ll infuse your dining program with the unique flavor of your institution and values. Our chefs cook from scratch using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, sourced with care.

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Define a campus flavor

We hire passionate and experienced chefs and give them the creative freedom to develop menus that consider local, seasonal ingredients and combine regional favorites with international flavors. Beyond food, we’ll bring high-touch hospitality, inspiring event activations, wellness resources, and more, establishing a flavor that drives your campus culture.

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Allergen & food safety awareness

With the support of our national integrated safety professionals and our team of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), our culinary and service staff have the training and resources they need to execute comprehensive food safety and allergen management. This ensures that every single guest can feel safe dining with us, no matter what their dietary needs or preferences.

“Bon Appétit’s dedication to culinary excellence and personalized service ensures that every meal supports the vibrant, inclusive culture we cherish at Oxford.”

Julie Elion
Director, Auxiliary Operations, Oxford College of Emory University 
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Indigenous foods front and center at Whitman College

A First Foods station is a collaboration between Bon Appétit and Whitman’s Native American Outreach office. It’s part of the college’s overall initiative to build campuswide programming around Indigenous affairs.

A unique partnership in higher ed