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We Are Deacon Dining

We promise to educate and inspire every guest that we welcome to our table with a mindful and wholesome approach to food. Read more about how our team collaborates together to create unique experiences for you.

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Simplicity and Ease

With everything we do, we never skip out when it comes to efficiency, quality, and honesty. Here, you can quickly add more Deacon and Food Dollars to your account. We have so many choices for you to enjoy, and want you to be able to enjoy them, with a touch of a button.

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Food for All

We welcome all eaters to our table! Have a food allergy or special dietary needs? Don’t worry – we got you covered. Check out our Food Allergy Information page to learn all about what Deacon Dining has to offer.

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Upcoming Events

Chef Table Pop-Up

Chef Levin Funes is taking the Chef Table somewhere sweet. Stop by The Pit for a matcha rice pudding built with layers of bright, cooling flavor. On the menu: Sticky Matcha Rice Pudding Diced Mango Mint Yogurt Sauce Toasted Black & White Sesame Seeds Micro Lemon Balm… Read More

Food Truck Monday – Empanada Spot

Hand-held, golden, and stuffed with good stuff! Empanada Spot is parking outside of Manchester with fresh empanadas made to order. Grab a few as a part of your dinner plan!
Deacon Connect

We want to hear from you! Deacon Connect is your chance to sit down with our team and share what you’d change about campus dining, or what you enjoy about campus dining. Location details coming soon.
Chef Table Pop-Up

Chef Michelle Coleman-Pelkey is bringing something special to the Hilltop Dining Hall. Stop by to see what she is plating up! On the menu: Pimento Cheese Gougère Cheerwine-glazed Duck Radish & Pickled Shallot Slaw… Read More

Food Truck Monday – Taco Bros

Start the week right! Taco Bros is rolling in with fresh, made-to-order tacos and all the fixings. Grab dinner on your way in or out. One night only, so don’t sleep on it.
Food Truck Monday – Bulkogi

Korean BBQ is rolling in outside of Manchester! Check out their marinated beef, bowls, tacos, and all their sides as a dinner option.
Global Tabling – Native American Heritage

Global Tabling honors Native American Heritage Month! Stop by The Pit to taste what Chef Jonathan Blackburn is cooking up.
Chef Table Pop-Up

Chef Rosemary Scott is bringing her own twist on Shepards Pie to the Hilltop Dining Hall. Stop by to see what she is plating up! On the menu: Cheerwine-glazed Short Rib Celery Root Puree Crispy Peas… Read More

Food Truck Monday – Umami Bistro

Craving Japanese and Asain-fusion food? This food truck is perfect as an after class snack or meal! Check out what Umami Bistro has to offer as they are parked right outside of Manchester.
Chef Table Pop-Up

Something delicious is coming to the Pit, courtesy of Quentin Jones and Chef Blackburn! As the crisp fall air settles in, treat yourself to something that’ll warm you right up. On the menu: Duck Confit Ravioli Radicchio Duck Jus Pickled Scallion Pumpkin Seed Pistou… Read More

Deacon Connect

We want to hear from you! Deacon Connect is your chance to sit down with our team and share what you’d change about campus dining, or what you enjoy about campus dining. Location details coming soon.
Chef Table Pop-Up

Cozy up at the North Dining Hall with Alycia Aspinall and Chef Michelle with a cold weather staple: Chili! On the menu: Hearty Beef Chili Braised Greens Corn Bread Crust Thyme Crema… Read More

World Kindness Day

Come on over to the Subway Patio as we are celebrating World Kindess Day. We are taking this time to write kind and encouraging notes to one another paired with hot coffee and teas. Spread the love!
Food Truck Monday – Crepes N Creamery

Crepes N Creamery is parking outside Manchester with made-to-order sweet crepes and ice cream. Stop on by for a nice evening treat!
PITSGIVING

Come celebrate with us! You don’t want to miss out on this large event at the Pit.
Food Truck Monday – Umami Bistro

Craving Japanese and Asain-fusion food? This food truck is perfect as an after class snack or meal! Check out what Umami Bistro has to offer as they are parked right outside of Manchester.
Chef Table Pop-Up

Chef Levin is back again to bring us something warm and comforting. Stop by to try it for yourself! On the menu: Lobster & Butternut Squash Bisque… Read More

Food Truck Monday – Taco Bros

Start the week right! Taco Bros is rolling in with fresh, made-to-order tacos and all the fixings. Grab dinner on your way in or out. One night only, so don’t sleep on it.
Be Well, Stay Well

Finals week is almost here, and we want you taking care of yourself. Stop by and see what we’ve got to help you recharge before the semester wraps up! Location TBD
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Our Stories

Two Sauces, One Kitchen: Cooking Up Connections, Student-Led Cooking Club Brings Students Together Through Pasta

October 8, 2026, Magnolia Room, Winston-Salem, NC Pesto without pine nuts? Alfredo from scratch? A Teaching Kitchen in the Magnolia Room put students to work on both, and nobody left hungry. The night came together through Cooking Up Connections, a…

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Inside Deacon Dining’s Latin Flavors Supper Club

September 15, 2026, Winston-Salem, NC Supper Club is Deacon Dining's…

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Grilled Watermelon? First-Years Said Yes at Monday’s Teaching Kitchen

Hopkins Hall, Winston-Salem, NC Ever thrown watermelon on a grill?…

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Health & Wellbeing

Our Health & Wellbeing manager ensures the menus we create work for a variety of nutritional needs to nourish our guest's body and minds.

Sustainability

It's one of our main priorities to create a more sustainable environment for our guests and contribute to a more resilient food system. Read more about how we support and strive to consistently word toward this goal.

Catering

Learn more about our on campus catering team- Under the Oaks Catering. Check out our menus, speak with our experienced catering staff, or put in an order for a spread of your choosing to impress your next gathering.