Gourmet Services is what the HU cooking staff is called, but there is nothing gourmet about the food at all. If you attend an event on campus in which they are catering, the first thing you would say is this is not on-campus food, because it’s well seasoned and actually tasty, but in the cafeteria it’s quite horrible. The cafeteria consists of a salad bar that contains vegetables, salads, and sides, some kind of meat (usually chicken), the sandwich shop, the sweet shop, and don’t forget the main station where you’ll receive your main entrée. The food is considered something one is forced to deal with while living on campus. Many students want to cancel the meal plan, which allows a student’s three meals a day, everyday, each semester. Others think it is great, primarily the athletes who wish they could eat more than three times a day due to their strenuous activities and busy schedules.
On-campus dining is, at times, appreciated, but, for the most part, feared. The best meals from the cafeteria consist of pizza, french fries, pasta, salad, and sandwiches. In previous years HU used to serve baked chicken is served every single day. Rumor on campus is that it’s not even chicken, but duck. Management of Gourmet Services have learn to take in account what students complain about and began serving a better meal courses. HU failed 23 accounts of inspection in the 2003–2004 fiscal year. It’s not uncommon to see a critter, or two, behind you or crawling up the wall while you’re preparing your plate. Presently, the cafeteria has greatly improved. There were many renovations done to the cafeteria after the violations were exposed on campus. Food services in the cafeteria should be healthier and a little tastier for the students, and they should not be limited to the same thing everyday. A building initiative for a new cafeteria is now underway. It is going to have two dining halls and seating for 1,500 students; it will also be utilized for entertainment events. This initiative will open up a gateway for HU to create a better dining atmosphere and healthier meals.
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Its Decent
There is definitely little choice as to what we can eat. The cafeteria has its days but overall there is room for improvement.
Apr 20, 2012
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The Food Is...Eh.
The food in the cafeteria is not the greatest, and it's pretty repetitive. You sort of get used to it though, and when you're hungry, you'll be the first one in line.
There's also a Chickfila on campus, as well as a Burger King and Chinese takeout spot across the street.
Dec 03, 2011
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College of Virginia Beach No DINING
I am not sure about main campus but HU COVB only has vending machines
Oct 31, 2011
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