Dining Archive

After earning a gold medal at the regional level, Chef Jonathan Burns took his extraordinary talents to the national stage at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, California. Competing against top culinary talent from across the nation in a high-pressure Mystery Basket […]

As part of Deacon Dining’s “I Make a Difference” initiative, we’re proud to highlight Miriam, a valued member of our team who you may recognize from the Magnolia Room. Miriam has served as a catering associate for over two years, bringing both experience and genuine […]

And the winner of the 2026 Harvest Table Culinary Group ACE Competition is… Drum roll, please… Chef Jonathan Burns from Wake Forest University! This marks Chef Jonathan’s second consecutive gold medal win, an incredible achievement that reflects both his talent and dedication. Last year, he […]

At the core of Deacon Dining is a commitment to hospitality, not only in how we serve our campus, but in how we care for one another. This season, we honored that commitment through thoughtful, behind-the-scenes gestures of support for our teams across all locations. […]

Culinary excellence and sourcing quality ingredients are essential to a great collegiate dining experience, but nothing matters more than the people behind it all. Last week, we pressed pause to honor the incredible Deacon Dining team whose passion, resilience, and hospitality shape the daily experience […]

It’s been a winning season for Wake Forest Hospitality and Auxiliary Services! From the culinary stage to the county fairgrounds, our team members are proving that creativity, dedication, and heart are always in good taste. Earlier this month, Chef Jonathan Burns, Director of Culinary Development, […]

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 […]