Student Dining

Bates College Dining, Conferences and Campus Events is dedicated to supporting the mission of the institution by creating a co-curricular space where learning and community come together. We believe that through the sharing of food – which is locally sourced, skillfully prepared and thoughtfully served – we can create an environment that fosters collaboration, community engagement and individual growth. We are committed to building a culture which promotes the success of our students, faculty, staff and alumni and being responsible stewards of the wider world.

How to be a Responsible Bobcat: Commons Etiquette

You’re part of a large community now. Learning to navigate Commons makes the experience better for everyone

Get Ready To Grab & Growl Bobcats!!

Get prepared – check the menu ahead of time and remember your ID.

Reduce waste. 

  • Thoughtfully select your meal. 
  • Hold your plate close to pans to avoid dropping food on counters. 
  • Try a small amount of unfamiliar dishes, and come back for seconds if you like them. 

Always get a clean plate when coming back for seconds.

Be conscious of others’ allergies. Don’t share serving utensils between foods and respect designated equipment.

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Get to know the Commons staff! 

Respect the environment and the dish crew by sorting liquids, silver, trash and compost at the tray window. A friendly “Thank You” on your way out means a lot to the team.

Offer helpful feedback – leave a napkin, send a virtual napkin or communicate with the DCCE Food Advisory Committee.

Welcome others to your table. You never know who you might meet.

Leave the black mugs in Commons! Bring your own reusable beverage container instead. Taking black mugs out of Commons may be convenient for you but it creates problems for Commons staff and shortages for fellow diners.

Be Respectful   *   Be Responsible  *   Be SafeOur March Adventures in Dining are really cookin!

 

First Up: Guest Chef Susan Reid will be joining us the week of March 10!

Bates Alum, Susan Reid ’79 is a chef, baker, teacher, and writer who began cooking at 12. After a career in advertising, she pursued her passion at the Culinary Institute of America, later teaching at the New England Culinary Institute. She has contributed extensively to King Arthur Baking, from writing cookbooks, creating recipes, and driving the Bake truck, to editing The Baking Sheet and Sift Magazine. Now on her own, she shares her expertise through social media, in-person classes, and doing custom catering work, inspiring bakers of all skill levels.

DCCE will be hosting a cooking class with Susan on March 12 from 7:00pm-8:30pm! More information and a sign-up link will be forthcoming in a Commons table ad. Make certain you check it out so you don’t miss out! Space will be limited.
 
We will also be featuring the following items on the Commons Menu during lunch on March 13. You don’t want to miss these delicious items! Click on the links below to check out the recipes.

 

And Second: Join DCCE in our Sex Week Celebration on March 12. Check out the bakery and enjoy some delicious cannolis made by the Italian Bakery! Yum!

 

Last and Certainly Not Least: DCCE did not forget about Pi(e) Day on March 14! Help us celebrate with a slice of pie at the bakery!