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FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

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Gather

Globally inspired, locally sourced meals are our passion! Gather serves up fresh, healthy, West Coast contemporary cuisine with global inspiration seven days a week. Where else can you find gourmet burgers, Indian food, Latin American street food, poke, and a salad bar serving UBC Farm produce all in one place?

Residence Meal Plans, UBCcard, Carryover and Department plans are accepted here. 

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Good for All

Our residence dining rooms are open to the public: Gather, Feast and Open Kitchen. Fresh seafood is Ocean Wise™ certified, more than 60% of our ingredients are sourced locally, and our beef burgers and fresh chicken are halal.

Location & Hours

Gather, Place Vanier Residence

1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver

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*Station hours vary. Scroll down for hours of each station.

What's cooking this week?

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Grillhouse

Burgers, fries, house-made condiments and hearty breakfasts.

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Sunday – Saturday7 AM – 10 AM
11 AM – 2 PM
5 PM – 9 PM

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Pasta with pesto sauce

Fresh Fare

Healthy, delicious mains loaded with local veggies. All items are vegetarian or vegan.

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Various vegetables with chicken breast

Simply Local

Locally sourced, minimally processed meals prepared without the top 10 allergens.

Hours

Sunday – Saturday10 AM – 2 PM
4 PM – 8 PM

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Three pulled pork tacos

Caliente

Latin American dishes with a modern twist. Expect robust flavours and a wee spicy kick!

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SundayClosed
Monday – Friday10 AM – 2 PM
4 PM – 8 PM
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Food bowl

Gyazā

Gyazā means “gather” in Japanese! Fresh and delicious poke bowls.

Hours

SundayClosed
Monday – Friday10 AM – 8 PM
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Delish

Handmade smoothies with no added sugar or artificial flavours.

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Sunday10 AM – 4 PM
Monday – Friday8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday10 AM – 4 PM

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Bowl of chicken laksa

Flex Station

A new theme every week! Located between Grillhouse and Caliente.

Hours

Sunday5 PM – 8 PM
Monday11:30 AM – 2 PM
5 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 2 PM
5 PM – 8 PM
Wednesday – Friday11:30 AM – 2 PM
5 PM – 8 PM
Saturday5 PM – 8 PM

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Salad bar

Soups, Sides & Salad Bar

Vegetables, whole grains and daily soups, all prepared in-house.

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Grab & Go

Pre-packaged food and drinks for people on the go.

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Nutrition Support

Have a question about dietary restrictions or allergies? Want to eat healthier but need some help? Our Registered Dietitians support all students on the Residence Meal Plan.

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Food Revolution

We provide sustainable, diverse and memorable dining experiences. We believe wholesome, healthy food is a priority because our guests, our food, and our wellbeing matters.

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Gift Ideas

Celebrating a birthday, holiday or special event? Looking for a custom cake, baked goods, or a get-well package to send to someone special?

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Your Gather Team

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Jane Sunwoo

Manager, Gather

After studying Hotel Management at George Brown College in Toronto, Jane worked as a dining room manager and stewarding manager at major hotels like Park Hyatt Toronto, Fairmont Waterfront, Pan Pacific Vancouver and more. She hopes to recognize, empower and motivate her dining room service team to perform and deliver exceptional service and food to her guests at Gather.

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Brad Vigue

Executive Chef, Residence Dining

Growing up, food and the kitchen were the centre of activity for Brad’s family. After finishing his degree in biology and psychology at UVIC, he found he was more interested in his cousin’s culinary school courses than in what he had studied in university – and the rest is history. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, he believes that great food starts with great ingredients and a passion to share experiences.

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Johnny Bridge

Residence Chef, Gather

Johnny stepped into the culinary world when he was 16 and has worked in over 55 kitchens throughout his career. He’s a major champion of local, sustainable seafood and is making change one ingredient at a time. You might recognize Johnny from his time as Catering and Mobile Chef for UBC Food Services.

FAQS

How do residence meal plans work?

Have questions about your Residence Meal Plan? We’ve got answers.

What's the vision behind Gather?

Gather takes inspiration from bold international flavours and local ingredients. It is envisioned as a space for students to gather, refuel, and feel at home, as well as a gathering place that welcomes the campus community as a whole. The bright, modern design showcases the best offerings from our experienced culinary team, including a spectacular salad bar, gourmet burgers and fries, plant-based delicacies, Latin American flavours, sushi burritos and poke bowls, Indian food and more.

What makes Gather different from other university dining operations?

Taking inspiration from Open Kitchen, Gather did not adapt the typical 21-day rotational menu cycle used at most other residence dining facilities; instead, about 70% of the menu is now static with daily and weekly features. This innovative move give our culinary team the opportunity to focus on perfecting a range of unique and delectable signature dishes. Examples include authentic Latin American dishes like tacos, ceviche and empanadas; handmade burgers made from local beef; hearty vegetarian fare; sushi burritos and poke bowls; and an exquisite salad bar featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from the UBC Farm.

Which other food & beverage locations are near Gather?

Gather is located on Lower Mall near University Boulevard. Hubbard's Market, Harvest and Mercante are right nearby. The Loop, Open Kitchen, Hero Coffee + Market, and Feast Dining Room are within a few minutes walk of Place Vanier.

Where Our Food Comes From

We are proud to source more than 60% of our ingredients from responsible local suppliers like these.

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