Vision Statement

At Carleton Dining Services you can count on us for real food and real choice. We are passionate about making every dining experience fresh, flavourful, and full of local influence, from a quick bite to a sit-down dinner.

Our team of trained chefs develop locally-connected, culinary-driven menu options so you can explore the tastes of Ottawa on campus. Join us for a real meal, and look forward to something delicious!

Our Real Food, Real Choice badge represents our commitment to service excellence and delivering on our brand promises.

Culinary Principles

Here at Carleton Dining Services, our chefs adhere to these nine principles throughout the entire culinary process from menu development and local sourcing to food preparation and community impact.

  1. Chef Driven – Balance creativity using local ingredients with consistency and menu transparency
  2. Trust In Menu – What we claim, must be true
  3. Simplicity – Curate the menu, use authentic ingredients and provide the right choices
  4. Scratch Made – Food in it’s most natural form
  5. Sustainability – Local and sustainable ingredients
  6. Seasonal – As the seasons change, so do our menus
  7. Nutrition Wise – Healthy ingredients handled with care
  8. Affordable – Deliver the right value
  9. Community – Food is about bringing people together and building communities

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