About UMaine Dining Students eating in Bear's Den, Memorial Union, University of Maine

Everything we do is focused on the people we serve daily through our eight dining locations and catering services. We have three all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and five retail locations across the 660 acre University campus in Orono. Our goal is to provide fresh, innovative menus featuring local foods, with some of your favorite comforts from home mixed in. Our team is made up of chefs, production managers, and dining employees from all over the world. We love what we do, and value input from students and staff.

Our Mission

The genuine care, comfort and education of the campus community is our mission. We are committed to innovative choices, wellness and sustainability by joining quality assurance with superior guest satisfaction.

Test Kitchen

Cobb Salad, test kitchen, University of Maine DiningWe love to try new things! UMaine Dining runs a test kitchen to try exciting new recipes and products. Our staff gives feedback, which is incorporated into the dishes before they are served in dining facilities.