Yale Foodie

The Yale Foodies Program is a vibrant student ambassador initiative designed to bring student voices directly into the heart of Yale Hospitality. Through this program, Foodies serve as partners in shaping the dining experience—providing feedback, sharing ideas, and influencing how menus, services, and events evolve across campus.
 
In addition to offering valuable input, Foodies actively participate in menu tastings, cultural exchanges, and food literacy opportunities, deepening their understanding of global cuisines and sustainable dining practices. They also help amplify Yale Hospitality’s presence by creating energy and excitement around food-related initiatives, both at campus events and through an engaging online and social media presence.
 
Beyond strengthening the dining program, the Yale Foodies Program fosters a sense of community, celebrates diverse culinary traditions, and ensures that student perspectives remain central to Yale’s hospitality experience.
 
If you’re passionate about food, culture, and community, we invite you to join the Yale Foodies and help shape the future of and flavor of dining at Yale. #YaleFoodie #ItsGreatToBeAFoodieAtYale
 

Interested in becoming a Yale Foodie? Sign up here.

 

Foodies: In the Kitchen

(Subject to change)

Month Event Location

Event Details / RSVP
September 25 Tomato Jamboree Franklin Common Room

A vibrant and juicy celebration of one of summer’s most beloved ingredients — the TOMATO! This hands-on, taste-forward event invited attendees to explore the beauty, flavor, and diversity of seasonal tomatoes through a guided tasting and cutting session.
October 1 YH Global Flavor Passport #1 – Latine Heritage Month All Dining Halls We held cultural spotlight meals in all 14 residential dining halls. Foodie ambassadors were able to collect stamps in their YH passport.
October 13-31 Food[ie] for Thought – Fall Menu Survey All Dining Halls Students were able to let us know their thoughts on the Fall menu.
November 11 Food Literacy Workshop #1 – The Truth About Food Waste Timothy Dwight Common Room Attendees were able to deepen their understanding of Yale Hospitality’s approach to food waste.
December 10 YH Employee Chili Crawl All Dining Halls & Schwarzman Center Dining staff and other culinary team members will compete in a friendly competition. Foodie ambassadors will serve as judges.
January Espresso Self The Elm Celebrate the art, science, and culture of coffee through tastings, education, and hands-on experiences.
February YH Global Flavor Passport #2 – African American History Month All Dining Halls Join us for cultural spotlight meals throughout the month. Foodie ambassadors can collect stamps in their YH passport at the desk attendant stations in each dining hall.
March Food Literacy Workshop #2 – Eating for Focus & Energy + Brain Power Stiles & Morse Deepen your understanding of how to eat to improve your focus and energy.
March The Heat Lab: A Hot
Sauce Experiment		 Branford Sample a range of hot sauces and explore how heat enhances flavor, culture, and cuisine.
April Seed to Table: Cultivating
Community Through Food		 Trumbull  
May YH Global Flavor Passport #3 – Asian American History Month All Dining Halls Join us for cultural spotlight meals throughout the month. Foodie ambassadors can collect stamps in their YH passport at the desk attendant stations in each dining hall.
May Taste & Tell #1 – Plant-Based vs. Traditional Silliman Taste two or more versions of the same dish and share your feedback on taste, texture, and appeal.
TBD Taste & Tell #2 – Plant-Based vs. Traditional JE Taste two or more versions of the same dish and share your feedback on taste, texture, and appeal.
TBD Behind the Menu: Schwarzman Chef Roundtable Schwarzman Center - Peck Room Foodie ambassadors may dine with the Yale Schwarzman Center culinary team. 
TBD Food Literacy Workshop #3 – Sustainable Sourcing 101 Berkeley Deepen your understanding of Yale Hospitality’s values and operations as well as our approach to sourcing.