CSC Dining Services present 10th annual Food Show
Foods ranging from cheesy chicken tortilla soup to creme-filled donuts filled plates at CSC Dining Service’s 10th annual Food Show, Tuesday, in the Student Center Ballroom.
Students and staff tested a variety of food samples during the buffet-style show. The event was free to CSC students and staff, and those attending could make as many trips as they liked to their favorite vendors or booths.
Dining Services Director Tracy Shuck said the food show is a fun opportunity for attendees to taste new cuisines that they wouldn’t normally get.
“It’s all in fun,” Shuck said. “It’s good for people to try new things, and it’s our opportunity to see new things. There’s some things here that we haven’t seen before.”
Vendors were lined in a U-shape, allowing students and staff to come and go in organized lines. Food varieties such as barbecue pork, raspberry cheesecake chimichangas and mushroom quinoa were served to attendees. One particular favorite was Magic Rings donuts, Shuck noted.
“I’ve seen everybody with a donut,” Shuck said with a smile. “A lot of good stuff here.”
Thirteen physical vendors showcased entrées, appetizers and desserts, but the event had 15 vendors total. For the two companies who couldn’t make the show, food was sent in advance for students and staff to taste. According to Shuck, the most vendors the food show ever saw was 18.
Shuck said some of the foods are new to the dining services staff, and they take the event as an opportunity to get feedback on what students like to implement into the dining service’s program.
“We take the comments and try to see what we can do to get the new stuff into the program,” Shuck said.
Though Shuck said the turnout was “a little quieter this year.” Students described this year’s show as the best they’ve attended, noting both the variety and quality of the foods available.
“This is probably the best year we’ve had,” Makala Michka, senior of Stuart, said.
A survey was available to jot down food favorites during the event.