Dining

More than meals, it’s community

Fresh, Flavorful, and Made for You

In 2019 Valparaiso University partnered with Parkhurst Dining to provide students with a new and improved dining program. You’ll enjoy fresh, made-from-scratch food and menus that focus on seasonal items and provide continuous selections that change throughout the day. We’re here to help you eat healthy your way. Have your choice of a wide variety of delicious and nutritious meals, featuring local and sustainable food sources, build-your-own meal concepts, and special options for every diet, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

Every day, you’ll encounter fresh salads, mouthwatering deli sandwiches, fresh dough pizzas, hand-cut fries, home-cooked favorites, and so much more!

About US

Dining at Valpo

Parkhurst Dining is passionate about providing authentic food and flavors that are handcrafted and personally designed by our chefs for our guests. Our recipes come to life every day in our kitchens using the best ingredients prepared in the freshest ways possible.

We believe in knowing your source and partnering with the finest, local, family-owned farms and producers of food in our communities, for fresh products right from the neighborhood.

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Overview

Our focus is on craftsmanship, and we choose imperfection over standardization.

Our chefs take production into their own hands – chopping, dicing, peeling, and cooking from scratch with real ingredients. It’s at the core of who we are, and we embrace it.

Our teams follow these standards to assure the highest level of food quality and the most flavorful, nutritious options for our guests.

Fresh

Our scratch cooking methods are simple. We focus on fresh, non-processed ingredients that are not only good for you but authentically flavorful. On the plate, that means vibrant, savory, and more nutritive value. Food is prepared to order or cooked in small batches as close to service as possible. We’ll be serving up fresh, organic, cage-free shelled eggs daily, pizza dough that is made from scratch, hand-breaded fried entrées (and not from a package), and cookies and muffins hot from the oven – baked fresh in our kitchens every day!

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Healthy

Your menus will emphasize fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains. Soups and sauces are made from scratch with fresh stock, which means richer flavor and less sodium in your diet. We only use trans fat-free canola oil and offer vegetarian options at every meal. Whether you’re looking to power up for a big game or for some brain food to boost your concentration for exams, we’ll have nutritious, health-focused options ready for you.

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Fresh News

Did you know that you can send a care package to your student? We offer several “From Home with Love” packages for any occasion. Holiday or birthday, exam time, stress relief, or get-well packages for when they are under the weather. These are all available to send to your student.

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Dining and Catering

Dining Locations

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A small café counter decorated with colorful flowers, two staff working, and pastries displayed in a glass case creates a welcoming spot for health & wellness enthusiasts seeking fresh treats and vibrant atmosphere.

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At Parkhurst Dining C/O Valparaiso University you’ll enjoy fresh, made-from-scratch food and flavors that are handcrafted and personally designed by our chefs with your needs in mind.

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