Events

Submit your own healthy swap related to calories, nutrients, portion size, or creating a plan, for a chance to win a Fitbit!

Flavored oils are easy to make and can add amazing flavor to your dishes. Join us in McConnell for a DIY Oil Infusion Activity and sample a few cold-infusion oils by our chef!  

Join Huerta del Valle, the Claremont Farmers Market, the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, and Bon Appetit for a panel discussion deconstructing sustainable food's elite reputation and brainstorming ways to improve access to good food for all.

Plant-based proteins pack a powerful punch.  They tend to be lower in fat, higher in fiber, and can provide the protein our bodies need.  Agricultural production of plant foods also requires fewer environmental resources than the production of protein from animal sources.  Join us at lunch on Monday, February 27 and "power your plate with […]

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year's theme is "Put Your Best Fork Forward.  Enjoy incredibly edible plant parts."  Different nutrients are located in different parts of a plant.  Discover the different depth, flavor, and variety of textures found in the various edible parts of a single plant.  And enjoy the added benefit of […]

Fuel up for your best performance!  Come to McConnell at lunch, where we'll showcase the optimal fueling intervals for your before, during, and post workout regime so you can energize your workout and recover quickly.

Got food? Thank a farmworker! To put a face to the people who help bring food to our tables, we’ll be sharing portraits from the field in the café throughout the week to highlight farmworkers’ struggles and dreams.

Diets focused on whole, minimally processed foods are linked to a healthier weight, better sleep, improved energy, and longevity of life.   Join us for a quick activity that shows the range of nutrients found in whole foods, while sampling some delicious whole grain composed salads.

We challenge you to “Find the Flaw” in our imperfectly delicious produce — it’ll shock you to see the fruits and vegetables that traditionally go to waste because they don’t meet stringent “beauty” standards or have characteristics that make them less desirable in the marketplace. Learn how Bon Appétit is working with farmers to identify […]

Savor the last bit of summer and experience a delicious twist on traditional picnic fare at the Pitzer Community Welcome Back Dinner. Board Plan, Flex Dollars, Claremont Cash, and Cash will be accepted. Event is open to members of the Pitzer Community.  

Get your kicks on Route 66! Join the Pitzer Dining Services team for a road trip to the Annual 5C Turf Dinner and sample some iconic American foods inspired by historic Route 66. This year's Turf Dinner is being held on Parents' Field at Claremont McKenna College, and is open to all 5C community members. McConnell Dining Hall will be closed. […]

Each year during the Eat Local Challenge, we serve a meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles of this café. This year you’re going to eat something you had no idea was grown right around here. Join us for the big reveal at our all-local meal!