Elegantly plated fish dish from a Culinary Institute of America Student Charity Dinner.

Long table with elegant place settings for a Culinary Institute of America Student Charity Dinner.

Fancy plated dessert for a Culinary Institute of America Student Charity Dinner.

Handwritten menu at a place setting at A Night Under the Southern Starts CIA Student Charity Dinner.

Elegant plated salad from a Culinary Institute of America Student Charity Dinner.

CIA Student Charity Dinner Events

Dinner Events with Charities in Mind

CIA Senior Student Fundraising Continues to Assist Local Charities

Student-run charity dining events are presented by CIA bachelor’s degree students. These future stars in the hospitality industry are responsible for the planning, execution, and menu development as well as the overall ambiance and theme of the evening.

Upcoming Charity Dinners

July 25, 2026—Tides of Taste: A Voyage Through the World’s Coastal Cuisines—Sold Out

Recent Charity Dinners

March 28—The Green Light: A Beacon of Flavors
December 6, 2025—Aurora: Unmask the Magic of Winter
July 26, 2025—Mauka to Makai: A Feast Forged by Flame, Fed by Rain

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