Dining Services

Dining on campus is a quintessential part of the overall college experience! Bennington Dining Services takes great pride in providing an experience our customers will never forget. Through our variety of dining locations, board menu offerings, and friendly and welcoming staff we strive to make your dining experience excellence. We are here to help you in any way we can—just ask!

Commons Dining Hall

Bennington proves that college food can be inspiring, nourishing, and delicious. Our Chefs are continually creating new and flavorful dishes alongside much-loved staples featuring sustainably sourced products from our local farmers and producers. Meals offer students a wide range of options drawing on cuisines from around the world, and including vegetarian, vegan, and made-without-gluten selections at every meal.

Missing a favorite meal or dessert from home? Submit your Recipe From Home and we will work to feature it on the menu.

Spring 2024 Hours

Monday–Friday

Continental Breakfast | 8:00–9:30 am
Lunch | 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Dinner | 5:00–7:00 pm

Long Weekend April 6 - 10

  • Lunch: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
  • Dinner: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Saturday-Sunday

Continental Breakfast | 8:30–11:00 am
Brunch | 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Dinner | 5:00–7:00 pm

Long Weekend April 6 - 10

  • Dinner 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Bennington Dining operates continuously throughout the day providing unlimited access to all participants with the Unlimited Meal Plan. Flex 7 plan participants may access Commons Dining seven times per week and multiple times during each meal period swiped. 

Contact

Location

2nd Floor Commons

Roz's Cafe

Roz's Cafe is a zero waste facility with zero plastics or single use items and offers a variety of pastries and sweets from our own scratch bakery, drip coffee, specialty espresso beverages, snacks, and pantry staples. As a part of our zero waste efforts Roz's Cafe does not offer disposable cups, lids, etc. Please bring your own reusable cup or purchase a Roz's Cafe mug!

Spring Term Hours

  • Monday–Friday | 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Saturday | 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Sunday | 2:00 pm–10:00 pm

Contact

Location

1st Floor Commons

Catering at Bennington

There are four aspects to a perfect meal: thoughtful planning, select ingredients, artistic preparation, and professional service. Combine all these ingredients and you have created Catering at Bennington. We provide catering services offering healthy and dazzling cuisine for any occasion—everything you need drawing upon a network of the finest merchants to meet each event’s specific needs. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner or an elaborate celebration, we can help you plan your ideal occasion. Our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, knowledgeable and friendly staff, exceptional food selection, and affordable prices make each event special in its own way. We look forward to the opportunity of bringing the imaginative menus, exceptional value and specialized service to your next special event.

Send a Care Package

Relatives and friends can send “Hugs From Home” care packages to Bennington students through Dining Services. Packages include a Cookie Basket fresh baked in our from-scratch bakeshop; a Snack Basket featuring sweet and salty munchies from our local farmers and producers; and a Birthday Party with a 9” scratch-baked cake of your choice and party accoutrements—5 days notice requested. Vegan, Made without Gluten, and dietary specific options available. 

Place an order by filling out our Online Order Form. A member of Dining Services will reach out to confirm your order and process payment (MasterCard and Visa only). For more information, email dining@bennington.edu, or call Dining Services at 802-440-4436 (option 1) Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm EST. Please allow 48 hours for processing.

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Brian Flagg
General Manager of Dining Services
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Caroll Bailey
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Kevin Becker
Part-time Utility
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John Bendick
Utility
Louis Burdick
Louis Burdick
Cook II
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Patricia Canfield
Cook II
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Robby Canfield
Cook II
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Nicholas Chafe
Cook I
Julie Christmann
Julie Christmann
Cook II
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Caleb Coulter
Cook I
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Matthew Daigneault
Matthew Daigneault
Chef de Cuisine
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Ashley Daugherty
Ashley Daugherty

Catering/Retail Operations Manager

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Eric Emery
Chef de Cuisine
Susan Foster
Susan Foster
Cook I
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Shelly Gotsch
Shelly Gotsch
Cook I
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Stephanie Hurley
Stephanie Hurley
Cook I
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Adam Longtin
Cook II
Timothy Mayer
Timothy Mayer
Cook I
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Zachary Nelson
Utility
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James O'Rourke
Utility
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Aron Percy
Cook I
Adam Pineiro
Adam Pineiro
Cook I
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Chef Joshua Ruff
Joshua Ruff
Chef Manager
Commons Dining Hall 1st Floor
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Xueqing Shi (Snow)
Part-time Food Service Worker
Christine Shumway
Christine Shumway
Cook I
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Alexis Vander Els
Cook I
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Ryan Webster
Utility
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Christina White
Assistant Director
Commons Dining Hall 2nd Floor
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