Dining Archive

What’s New at Deacon Dining? As the campus buzz begins and your return to Wake Forest gets closer, we’re serving up a dining experience that goes beyond the plate. From convenience to care, every choice we make centers around your experience, lifestyle, and values.  Here […]

Wake Forest wrapped up Earth Month with the 12th annual Champions of Change Awards on April 30 in Reynolda Hall’s Green Room. Co-presented by Provost Michele Gillespie and Vice President for Institutional Sustainability Dedee DeLongpré Johnston, the event recognized six new honorees for their outstanding […]

As part of our Employee Appreciation Day, we treated our incredible Deacon Dining team to a global celebration, without ever leaving campus. From international bites crafted by our talented chefs to custom shirts, bingo, a photo booth, a live cartoonist, and a prize table packed […]

Deacon Dining’s very own Chef Jonathan Burns has brought home the gold! After months of preparation, he competed against nine other top chefs from across the country in the Harvest Table Regional ACE Competition, held at Elon University. Each chef had just one hour to […]

This Thursday, March 20, 2025, Chef Jonathan Burns will represent Wake Forest University in the Harvest Table round of the ACE Competition. If he advances, he’ll compete against top chefs from different regions, showcasing his creativity, technique, and culinary expertise. As Director of Culinary Development, […]

Our chefs brought the flavor last week with their Chef’s Table pop-ups at The Pit and North Dining. When you see those setups, it means something extraordinary is on the way! But what exactly are Chef’s Tables? More than just a delicious meal, these pop-ups […]

Join the Chinese Studies Club Committee and the Deacon Dining team for a fun and interactive DIY Dumpling Filling Station at the International Grill Station in The Pit! Learn the art of dumpling making, enjoy delicious flavors, and meet fellow students while you create your […]

Deacon Dining’s Hospitality Services Director, Mark Block, recently received a Certificate of Achievement from The Enrichment Center of Winston Salem for his outstanding leadership in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Enrichment Center, a CQL-accredited organization, is committed to empowering individuals through personalized […]

Deacon Dining is offering a Thanksgiving meal pick-up on Wednesday, November 27th, for students who will be on campus over the holiday weekend.