Eat at State News

Posted Feb. 2025 - Exciting news from Culinary Services! Carlos Acevedo from MSU’s University Communications and Marketing team recently wrote an article spotlighting our talented Culinary Services chefs. In December 2024, the chefs competed to represent MSU at the prestigious NACUFS Midwest Regional Culinary Challenge in Duluth, Minnesota, which will be held March 18-20! 

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Culinary Services has a Sick Meal Pickup Arrangements process in place for unwell students. Students who are sick should not pick up their meals in person to avoid spreading illness to the campus community. 

Students at Sparty's Market

Culinary Services FAQs

Below is a list of common questions about MSU Culinary Services and dining on campus! We hope this helps you get ready to enjoy your dining experience with us!

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Presidential Chicken
If you're missing some of your campus dining favorites, create them at home and experience a taste of MSU! We're featuring recipes on our social media accounts, so be sure to follow Eat at State on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and check this page for additions as we share more items.
Chef Kari with American Culinary Federation judges

Culinary Services chefs competed on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at McDonel Hall during an internal Culinary Challenge. Seven team members vied for the opportunity to represent MSU at the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Midwest Regional Conference.

Holiday dessert
In this blog post, junior Elana Lycos reflects on indulging in delicious treats from time to time and developing a healthy relationship with food through mindful eating.
SLS retail store

The Spartan Linen Services (SLS) retail store at the front of the Linen Services Building at 373 Service Road will undergo renovations during winter break. The team looks forward to new flooring, space for customers to try on clothing, updated shelving and more.

MSU competitors with the Culinary Throwdown cutting board

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Michigan Dining hosted the 5th annual Culinary Throwdown at South Quad Dining in Ann Arbor. The event, sponsored by the National Pork Board, features three timed rounds of competition. In each round, chefs are given 20 minutes to cook and plate their main course creation featuring pork.

Sabor huevos rancheros
In this blog post, junior Elana Lycos reflects on her experience trying worldly foods while traveling and how food brings people from various cultures together.
Coconut Yogurt from Thrive
In this blog post, junior Elana Lycos reflects on her experience working at a summer camp that gave her deeper insight into the world of food allergies.