Dining at Peddie
At Peddie, our entire school shares the same dining space. Students enjoy meals with old friends and new, with older and younger students, with faculty members and their families. Mealtime isn’t just about enjoying good food – it’s about building community.
At Peddie Food Service (PFS), our dedicated employees take immense pride in providing our students with a diverse range of fresh, homemade and healthy food choices. But it’s not just about the food. PFS is about relationships. They know your name, they remember your preferences and they’re always ready to accommodate your special requests. Whether it’s a comforting meal during exams or a dietary restriction, PFS is there for you.
Sometimes they want something they like and sometimes they just want a taste of home. I am blessed to be a part of this community and honored to be feeding everyone here at Peddie.”
Under the leadership of Executive Chef Jeremy Stahl, Peddie’s kitchen is a hub of culinary expertise and innovation. With over 30 dedicated employees, many of whom have been with Peddie for decades, PFS is committed to providing the best dining experience. But our commitment doesn’t stop there. We take pride in our local community, sourcing approximately 65% of our food from local farms and purveyors, supporting local businesses and making the most of our location in the Garden State.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in the Caspersen Campus Center dining hall. Brunch is offered on Sundays and special occasions. Once a week, students and faculty come together to enjoy a more formal family-style meal. The Grille is open for all your snacking and socializing needs between meals.
What’s cooking?
PFS is sensitive to your dietary needs, providing kosher, halal, vegetarian and vegan options every day. If requested, they’re happy to meet with you to discuss accommodations for allergies, intolerances and other restrictions.
Family Style: A Peddie Tradition
Once each week, the Peddie community gathers for Family Style Dinner, an experience that hearkens back to the traditional Sunday family meal. We dress formally, sitting at assigned tables headed by faculty members and their families. Student servers bring our meals to the table, and our head of school invites us to begin. We take the full hour to enjoy a delicious meal and the company of members of our community whom we may not see every day. Family Style is required for boarders, and day students are always welcome to join in. It’s about community, and it’s a highlight of our week.
Meet the Peddie Food Service Team
James Hamnett
Pamela Houskeeper
Cheryl Jamison
