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Dining Services

Allergy and Special Dietary Needs Request

Here at Villanova University Dining Services we do our best to meet the needs of students with specific nutrition concerns or medically-restricted diets. If you have a specific dietary need (i.e. lactose intolerant, diabetic, food allergies) we will make every effort to provide special foods for you. For more information, please contact Registered Dietitian Jim Kolumban at 610-519-7549 or via email at james.kolumban@villanova.edu.

Each dining hall has a variety of products for those with food allergies and intolerances to enjoy. Other special dietary items are ordered and kept on hand such as soy milk, lactose-free milk, gluten-free breads, wraps, muffins, waffles, and pasta. We also provide sugar-free and gluten-free desserts. 

Please fill out the form below if you would like to be contacted regarding your food allergies or special dietary needs.
   
Our associates are trained through AllerTrain

 

For your information

  • Villanova Dining Services is committed to serving our guests with special dietary needs.
  • Villanova Dining Services manages food allergies very seriously. Every effort is made to instruct our staff regarding the severity of food allergies.
  • Please be aware that due to a shared kitchen, cross-contact may be a risk.
  • Food manufacturers may change their formulation of ingredients or method of processing without our knowledge.
  • Please be aware that we handle and prepare eggs, dairy, wheat / gluten, shellfish, fish, soy, and other allergens in our kitchens.
  • We do not handle peanuts or tree nuts in the preparation of any food in our Dining locations; however, there may be commercially pre-packaged nut products available within our Dining locations.
  • If you are concerned about cross-contact, please contact a Chef or Manager, anytime. 
  • We gladly work one-on-one with students and guests to provide information to make it easy to navigate our Dining Facilities.
  • To discuss further, please fill out the form above or contact us directly during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm)

                     Jim Kolumban, Registered Dietitian:
                     610-519-7549  or email james.kolumban@villanova.edu

                     Gail Mitchell, Chef Nutritionist:
                     610-519-8991 or email gail.mitchell@villanova.edu