Sodexo Campus is rolling out a new resident dining experience, One & All, across university dining halls in the US.

The initiative aims to enhance student engagement by creating a more inclusive and interactive dining experience.

According to Sodexo’s latest Student Lifestyle Study, 87% of students see on-campus dining as the primary way to connect and build community. In response, One & All will introduce fresh, chef-prepared meals, customisable menu options and modern dining spaces designed to accommodate solo dining, casual meetups and larger social gatherings.

The transition begins this month at universities including Lee University (Tennessee), Curry College (Massachusetts), the University of Northern Colorado and New Mexico State University. More than 50 dining halls are expected to adopt the programme by autumn 2025, with 150 planned by autumn 2026.

The initiative will also incorporate interactive elements such as chef demonstrations in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, themed dining events and student-led initiatives.

Drew Nannis, chief marketing officer of Sodexo Campus, said: “Dining is not just about nourishment—it’s where conversations spark, communities form and lifelong memories are created. Our teams on campus are in a unique position to drive that engagement. With One & All, we combine a wide variety of food choices with customization in the dining environment to deliver a welcome and comfortable community experience. We bring together chefs who create fresh, flavorful meals every day, and spaces where there is something for all to create a genuine sense of belonging.”

Sodexo Campus, which operates on over 400 college campuses in the US, has recently introduced other community-focused dining concepts, including Food Hive, a convenience store model supporting local and minority-owned businesses.