Eat Local Challenge 2021: Limited Miles, Unlimited Flavors
2021-09-21 | CA
Enjoy a special meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles of your café and learn that eating locally does not mean you have to sacrifice flavor. Our chefs will flex their culinary muscles to bring a world of different flavors to a single local ingredient.

INDARRA MODERN INDIAN CUISINE IS POPPING IN!
2021-11-29 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Collins
Have you been to Indarra Modern Indian Cuisine yet?
We wouldn’t want you to miss out on their delicious and authentic Indian food, so we’re bringing them to you!
Join us for dinner Monday. 11/29 at Collins.
INDARRA is on a mission to make the sumptuous flavors and intrinsic healthfulness of Indian cuisine available to all. We strive to surpass each guest’s expectation with exceptional food and impeccable service in a clean, modern, and attractive atmosphere.
Indarra crafts ‘Modern’ Indian cuisine that marries the ancient art of Indian cooking with a modern sensibility of sustainable, clean, healthy, and wholesome eating.

2021-12-06 16:30 - 19:30 | Collins
Did you miss getting to experience Indarra Modern Indian Cuisine at Collins when they were here last time?
If so, we invite you to discover their delicious and authentic Indian food, so we’re bringing them to you!
If you joined us last time, then you know, the Indarra Pop In night at Collins is one you have to come back for.
Join us for dinner Monday. 12/6.
INDARRA is on a mission to make the sumptuous flavors and intrinsic healthfulness of Indian cuisine available to all. We strive to surpass each guest’s expectation with exceptional food and impeccable service in a clean, modern, and attractive atmosphere.
Indarra crafts ‘Modern’ Indian cuisine that marries the ancient art of Indian cooking with a modern sensibility of sustainable, clean, healthy, and wholesome eating.

Eat Local Challenge
2023-09-26 | CA
It’s our 21st annual Eat Local Challenge, our annual tradition challenging chefs to serve an entirely local meal sourced from farms, ranches, and artisan food businesses within 150 miles of our kitchen. Join us for this exciting celebration of our long-standing commitment to local food producers.

reef and beef
2024-04-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
station take over at Home Station

National Cold Drew Day
2024-04-20 | the hub cafe
National Cold Brew Day at the hub

Earth Day
2024-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
We’re flipping the switch to plants this Earth Day! Join us at Collins Dining Hall on April, 22nd to learn more about food’s role in climate change and how switching some of your everyday food choices can have a big impact. (For example, did you know that switching from dairy milk to oat milk in your cereal every morning saves 158 g CO2e?)

National Nacho Day
2024-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Collins

Throwback 90s lunch party!
2024-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Step back in time to the rad 90s and join us for an unforgettable lunch experience!
We’re bringing all the nostalgia you’ve been craving with a 90s-themed menu and a DJ spinning your favorite hits from the decade.

Spotlight: French Toast
2024-11-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Collins
Enjoy thick, Golden slices soaked in house-made custard and topped with powdered sugar. It’s the prefect blend of crispy and fluffy, adding a sweet start to your day!

Gather A Season of Gratitude
2024-11-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Collins
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we invite Claremont McKenna College faculty, staff, and students to join us for Gather, a special lunch celebrating community and gratitude. This seasonal event brings us together to enjoy a warm, welcoming meal and to reflect on the things we’re thankful for. Hope to see you there!

Chili Cook-Off
2024-12-02 06:00 - 2024-12-06 22:00 | the hub cafe
Cast your Vote for the Best Chili at The Hub.
Warm up for a week-long contest where our talented cooks bring their best chili to The Hub Cafe. Taste, enjoy, and vote for your favorite! Keep an eye out for more details, and get ready to make your pick!

Take What You Need
2024-12-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Collins
Cookie Decorating Bash Before Break!
Take a sweet study break and get ready for winter break with some frosting fun! Join us at Collins for a festive cookie decorating party. Bring your friends and enjoy a cozy treat as we celebrate the last week before break.

Winter Dinner
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Collins
Join Us for Our Annual Winter Dinner!
Calling all CMC Students, Faculty and Staff Celebrate the season with us and enjoy an elevated meal with friends before winter break! Don’t miss out on this special night of great food, cozy vibes, and memories to kick off the holidays.

National Apple Pie Day
2024-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Collins
We fall! Stop by Collins for all the #FallVibes. We’re featuring apple pies to satisfy all of those fall cravings

ROYGBIV Cooking Demo
2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
Event details coming soon—please check back for updates!

Compono Raise the salad Bar
2025-03-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Collins

National Potato Chip Day
2025-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins

Spring Break
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-23 | Collins and Hub
Collins Dining Hall will be closed after dinner service on Friday, March 14, and will reopen for dinner on Sunday, March 23, at 4:30 PM.
The Hub will close at 10:00 PM on Friday, March 14, and will reopen for dinner on Sunday, March 23, at 6:00 PM.
During this time, Pomona College will remain open and continue providing meal service throughout the break.

Farmworker Awareness Week
2025-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
We’re hosting an interactive tabling activity to learn more about the progress and struggles for farmworkers’ rights in honor of National Farmworker Awareness Week. Join us at Collins for Lunch Service.

National Spanish Paella Day
2025-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins

Back-To-School Welcome Table!
2025-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
Join us as we kick off the new school year with a warm welcome from the Bon Appétit team! Stop by our Welcome Table to meet the faces behind your campus dining experience and get a taste of what’s to come.
What to Expect:

Helpful info about meal plans, café hours, and dining locations

Tips for navigating dietary restrictions and food allergies

Insights into our sustainability practices and local sourcing

Fun giveaways and friendly faces ready to answer your questions

Whether you’re a new student, returning, or a proud parent — we’re here to make your first impression a delicious one.
Let’s start the year off right — we can’t wait to meet you!

Making Sense of Nutrition
2026-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
Experience Food + Understand Nutrition
Discover how flavor, texture, aroma, and appearance can help you better understand balance, satisfaction, and nourishment.
This event highlights mindful eating — the practice of being fully present and using all of your senses while you eat. From the five basic tastes — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami — to recognizing produce at peak ripeness, you’ll explore how your senses shape the way you experience food.
By slowing down and paying attention, you can build a deeper connection with food and better understand how it supports overall well-being.

Fuel Up
2026-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Energize Your Workout + Recover Quickly
Learn how to fuel your body before, during, and after exercise to support performance, hydration, and recovery.
Eating the right foods at the right time can help maintain energy, prevent fatigue, and support your training goals. Before a workout, focus on lean protein and easy-to-digest carbohydrates. During longer, high-endurance exercise, hydration and electrolyte replacement are key.
Whole foods can be just as effective as many sports nutrition products, and finding what works best for your body is an important part of training. After your workout, refuel with carbohydrates and protein to support recovery and help reduce soreness.

Stop the Food Waste Day
2026-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Collins
We’re exploring the impact of waste in our kitchens and beyond in honor of Stop Food Waste Day. Join us in testing your food waste knowledge on Wednesday, April 29
