Welcome!

The Great Hall / Marketplace can only satiate our appetites so much-- what happens when we leave the grounds of Duke University campus and enter the world where Food Points can no longer silence our growling stomachs?

...Alas, we realize: when it comes to personal fulfillment, only a true appreciation for the delicacies of culinary cuisine will suffice.

The Duke Undergraduate Culinary Society joins together individuals who have an enthusiasm for fine dining, encouraging the knowledge of cooking and culinary expertise through student interaction and community involvement.

Open to all Duke undergraduates and faculty, the Duke University Culinary Society seeks to uphold the unique cuisine of all cultures and explore tastes from across the globe. Whether you're a pro-chef or someone interested in learning how to cook, welcome.

Why Join?

Members of the Duke University Culinary Society initiate a variety of culinary pleasures, including but not limited to those listed below:

  • evening dinner parties / luncheons of food and conversation
  • professional chef-led cooking courses
  • student-led cooking courses with a cultural twist
  • local restaurant outings
  • bake-offs, throw-downs, iron-chef battles-- you know, the usual
  • volunteer cooking workshops at the Durham Boys and Girls' Club
  • don't see something you're craving? contribute an idea!

Go to the "Contact Us" page to join!