Menu | International Offices

The menus below are provided to help iBegin@Caltech participants know what to expect. We provide options to accommodate those who indicate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dietary requirements in our pre-arrival survey. All food is prepared by Caltech Dining Services. If you have any questions, contact ISP

iBegin@Caltech programs are for first-year, degree-seeking international students only. Accompanying family members are invited to meals.

iBegin@Caltech | Thursday Sept 15 - Saturday Sept 16 | 2023

Thursday | Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Waffles, Maple Syrup, and Whipped Cream (upon request)
Berries and Bananas
Bacon, Turkey bacon, and Vegan sausage
Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water

Thursday | Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Grilled Chicken (Halal) and Vegan Chicken
Chickpea Falafels (Vegetarian)
Roasted Vegetables
Basmati Rice
Cucumber Tzatziki and Vegan Sauce
Hummus and Pita
Lemon Bars
Water

Thursday | Dinner | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Halal)
Vegan Chicken Breaded Cutlet
Grilled Vegetables
Southwest Salad (Vegetarian)
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad (Vegetarian)
Apple Pie
Sliced Watermelon
Water and Iced Tea

Friday | Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Omelet Bar (scrambled tofu Vegan)
- Assorted Salsas, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Cheese, Turkey Sausage and Plant Based Sausage
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Croissants with Butter and Jam
Sliced Fruit (such as Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon)
Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water

Friday | Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Korean BBQ Chicken topped with Grilled Green Onions (Halal)
Korean Tofu Topped with Grilled Green Onions (Vegan)
Forbidden Rice (Steamed Calrose Rice)
Sesame Green Beans (Vegetarian)
Japchae (shredded carrots and spinach with sweat potato noodles) (Vegetarian)
Kimchi (seafood)
Green Tea Cake
Water and Iced Tea

Saturday | Breakfast | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Plain Greek Yogurt or Vegan Yogurt
Assorted Berries
Granola and Honey
Zucchini Bread and Banana Bread
Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water