Menu

iBegin@Caltech meals and serving times are listed below. 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 is for first-year, degree-seeking international students only. Accompanying family members are invited to meals.

Thursday Sept 18 - Saturday Sept 20, 2026

Thursday | Dinner | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Grilled Chicken (Halal) with Garlic and Za'atar
• Chickpea Falafel (Vegan)
• Roasted Vegetables
• Basmati Rice
• Cucumber Tzatziki and Vegan Sauce
• Hummus and Pita
• Spring Salad
• Lemon Bars
• Water, Iced Tea

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

• Omelet Bar
  • Choice of Salsa, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Cheese, Turkey Sausage and Plant Based Sausage
• Tofu Scramble (Vegan)
• Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Mini Croissants with Butter and Jam
• Sliced Fruit (such as Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon)
• Coffee, Tea, Water

Friday | Lunch | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

• Korean BBQ Chicken topped with Grilled Green Onions (Halal)
• Korean Tofu Topped with Grilled Green Onions (Vegan)
• Forbidden Rice (Steamed White Rice)
• Sesame Green Beans (Vegetarian)
• Japchae (Shredded Carrots and Spinach with Sweet Potato Noodles) (Vegetarian)
• Kimchi (Vegan)
• Green Tea Cake
• Water and Iced Tea

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

• Fried Chicken (Halal)
• Jackfruit BBQ "Ribs" (Vegan)
• Roasted Yams
• Cucumber and Tomato Salad
• Tabbouleh Salad
• Sliced Watermelon
• Ice Cream and Popsicle Cart
• Water

Saturday | Breakfast | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

• Plain Greek Yogurt or Vegan Yogurt
• Assorted Berries
• Granola (No Nuts)
• Honey
• Zucchini Bread and Banana Bread
• Coffee, Tea, Water