Dining Events

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At University Dining, we're offering more than just delicious food, we also offer special events throughout the year! These events include the traditional Great Stout Cookout, Thanksgiving and holiday dinners in the fall with an assortment of other delicious and creative meals throughout the academic year. Take a look at our upcoming events, and discover what's happening at University Dining. Don't forget to come hungry! 

Annual Dining Events

Theme night/special meals are hosted in the Merle Price Student Commons and North Point Cafeteria.

  • Great Stout Cookout | Tuesday, September 9
  • Pizza & Wings | Wednesday, October 22
  • International Week | Friday, October 31
  • Halloween | Week of November 17
  • Thanksgiving Feast | Tuesday, November 18
  • Holiday Feast | Wednesday, December 11
  • Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14
  • Mardi Gras | Tuesday, February 17
  • Around the World Meal | Tuesday, April 14

Annual Stout Buffets

Buffet meals are hosted in the UW-Stout Memorial Student Center. Presented by University Catering on campus. 

Graduation Buffet

Graduation Buffet

Celebrate your graduate May 16th, from 11-2pm with our elegant graduation buffet at the Memorial Student Center.

The Graduation Buffet

University Catering presents a full-service buffet conveniently located one block from the ceremony location at the Memorial Student Center Saturday, May 16th from 11am-2pm. When you purchase tickets for your group, you will be provided your own family table featuring full linen service in a relaxing atmosphere.

Menu:

  • Cumin Rubbed Pork Loin (gf)
  • Champagne Chicken (gf)
  • Greek Pasta (v)
  • Mashed Potatoes with chicken gravy (gf) (v)
  • Wild Rice Blend (gf) (v)
  • Seasonal Vegetables (gf) (v)
  • House Salad with dressings (gf) (v)
  • Relish Tray (gf) (v)
  • Assorted Bread Basket with butter (v)
  • Coffee, Tea, and Milk

 

Enhance your celebration with a customized cake for $24.95.

Orders must be placed by 4:30pm on May 12, 2026. Order Here.

  • Tickets: $15.95 for an adult and $9.50 for children 3-10.
  • Location: The Great Hall Memorial Student Center (302 10th Ave. E)
  • Contact: Call (715) 232-1482 for more information.

Stout Proud Picnic

Held at the Memorial Student Center Concourse

Oktoberfest Buffet

Join us for the annual Oktoberfest Buffet and dine on a variety of German favorites.

Holiday Buffet

Perfect for large groups, the Holiday Buffet is a noon buffet held in the Memorial Student Center December 2, 11am-1pm.