Just as important as regular exercise and being physically active is making sure your body has the correct nutrition to thrive! Join us for our Demo Kitchen cooking sessions or schedule a free Nutrition Assessment to help yourself level up in the kitchen.

Demo Kitchen

Demo Kitchen cooking sessions are FREE instructional programs that teach cooking techniques and recipes while focusing on nutritional content. These meals are designed to be healthy, inexpensive, and easy to make. Each meal prepared in the Demo Kitchen will include a meal cost sheet and a nutrition information sheet. 

To participate, click the links below to register.

Fall 2024 Schedule:

• Time: 6 PM (please arrive at least 5 minutes early)
• Location: Demo Kitchen (located upstairs near the Blue Studio)
• Registration opens 10 days before the Demo Kitchen occurs
• Upcoming Dates: 
  • 9/11: Baja Fish Tacos
  • 10/16: Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls
  • 11/13: Southwest Blackbean Burgers

Demo Kitchen Series Descriptions:

College Friendly Cooking Series

Don't waste your paycheck on fast food and takeout! Let our Student Cooking Instructors teach you how to make healthy and delicious meals independently. Even if you are new to cooking, our staff will provide quick, easy, and affordable recipes!

International Cooking Series

Learn about cuisines from around the world! This cultural experience will teach you about ingredients used in various regions of the world and the role of food and cooking in different countries. You will also sample authentic international dishes and learn recipes to use in your own home.

Chef Series

Learn to cook recipes found in 5-star restaurants and show off your skills at the dinner table!

Nutrition Expert Series

Healthy Eating on the Cheap: A limited budget doesn’t have to be a roadblock to a healthy diet.  In this session, you’ll learn how to stretch your food dollar through careful planning and smart shopping.  We’ll take a virtual tour of the grocery store, pointing out foods that offer the “best nutrition bang for the buck” along the way.  This informative session will review basic couponing, bargain-hunting techniques, and some quick, low-cost, nutritious meal ideas. 

Demo on Demand:

Are you looking to spice up your next event or department meeting?  Work with Campus Recreation Demo Kitchen staff to tailor your event to exactly what you’re looking for.

Examples of what we can provide include (but are not limited to) Cooking competitions and educational cooking instruction.

Requirements:

• Requests must be made by Registered Student Organizations or University Departments/Colleges
• Requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
• Fees must be paid two days before the event. Failure to pay the fees before the event will result in cancellation.
• Requests for multiple events must be filled out separately.
• Max occupancy in the Demo Kitchen is 25

Requests may be denied based on availability, insufficient funds, and safety.

Demo on Demand prices:

Disinfecting fee: $50
Facilitation Fee: $75

To request space, please log in to RowdyLink to reserve space. On the location, click on “Add Location Manually,” click on the location button, and type "Demo On Demand." Once we receive the request, we will contact you within 24-48 hours.

For more information about our Demo On Demand services, please contact Steve Kudika. Learn more about reservations.

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Nutrition Assessments

Sign up for a FREE one-on-one consultation with our Registered Dietitian. You will have the opportunity to assess and review eating strategies that can assist you with:

• Managing and menu planning for food allergies
• Addressing weight gain, loss, or maintenance
• Obtaining training goals

Register for Virtual and In-Person Nutrition Assessments.

Ask Annie

Can't get an appointment? Have a quick and easy nutrition question for our registered dietitian?  Email AskAnnie and receive a response to a simple nutrition question within 48 hours.

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