Elevating your dining experience at Wheelock Dining Hall
by Ashley Cyr
Notice anything new at the back of the dining hall recently? Yes, all the construction and big plastic sheets are gone, and that means the major renovations are done! How does that improve your dining experience?
A huge improvement for students, staff and faculty is the new Allergen Aware Station. It provides healthy options for people鈥檚 unique dietary needs, all under the supervision of the Acadia Dining Services Dietician and Chefs. How cool is that?
The Allergen Aware Station is a dedicated space in the dining hall for people who need thoughtfully prepared meals that meet specific dietary requirements. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or other restrictions that make choosing safe options difficult in the main dining area, this station is here to support you.
Our team provides carefully curated meals that are prepared separately with attention to ingredients, preparation methods, and cross-contact prevention. And we encourage you to ask the chef what other options they can whip up for you with the day鈥檚 ingredients.
Serving up peace of mind along with delicious food
We want everyone to feel confident and cared for when they dine with us at Wheelock Hall!
What we鈥檙e cooking up for you:
- Specially selected menu options tailored to your needs
- Meals prepared with care and heightened attention to individual preferences
- Support for a wide range of dietary requirements
- A collaborative process to help you enjoy safe and satisfying meals on campus.
To access this station, we ask that you connect with our dining team first. This step helps us understand your unique requirements and ensure that we support you appropriately. You can speak with any of the following team members:
- Dietitian
- Executive Chef
- Manager
We are committed to creating a dining experience where every student feels included, supported, and valued. Let us help you find meal options that work for you.
Please speak with a staff member to get started or .
Students are telling us:
鈥淚 am vegetarian and dairy free and went to the allergy conscious station for the first time today and had such a great experience. The food was so good and balanced. Loved the use of lentils and chickpeas as a protein source for me!鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to say THANK YOU to the woman working at the new Allergen Aware station. She is kind, knowledgeable, and knows how to make great food! She has absolutely changed my dining hall experience to an amazing one. She always has a positive attitude and is super accommodating.鈥�
Make like a chef & get cooking at Wheelock Dining Hall
My Pantry has expanded the self-serve cooking facilities so students can unleash their culinary creativity. My Pantry is your space to create, explore, and chef it up!
My Pantry is a hands-on place for students who love to customize their meals, get creative, or enjoy a little cooking independence. It brings fresh ingredients and fun tools together so you can build meals exactly the way you like them.
Whether you want to whip up a quick snack, experiment with new flavours, or prepare something that feels like home, My Pantry has what you need, now with even more options!
You鈥檒l find:
- Precut vegetables, proteins & other ready to use ingredients
- Spices & seasonings to customize your dish
- A new waffle maker for fresh waffles anytime
- A new automatic pancake maker for quick & easy pancakes
- A make your own smoothie station with fruit, yogurt & add-ins
- Cooking setups so you can create your own dish from start to finish!
Students are saying:
鈥淚 LOVE My Pantry. What a wonderful concept that helps to break up the regular dining hall menu schedule. Just wanted to say how important it is! Thanks so much!鈥�
鈥淭he pantry is the best idea that the meal hall has had!鈥�
鈥淢eal hall has great staff. But Cheryl is amazing at the pantry station. She puts smiles on everyone鈥檚 faces and she is so kindhearted.鈥�