Feeding 4,000 Air Force Cadets: Inside the Biggest Dining Facility

🔥Mitchell Hall serves 590 pounds of hash browns, 375 pounds of eggs, and 90 pounds of bacon for breakfast alone.

🍔On any given day, the cooks prepare 5,400 burger patties for lunch.

🥗Special events like the Cadet Wings Recognition Dinner require the preparation of 4,000 steaks, 1,600 pounds of tortellini, and 788 pounds of glazed carrots.

📅Menu planning for Mitchell Hall is done six to eight weeks in advance, taking into account special events and holidays.

🍽️Each lunch meal is carefully planned to provide lean protein options and vegetarian alternatives for the cadets.

How many meals does Mitchell Hall serve in a day?

—Mitchell Hall serves three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

What is the biggest challenge in preparing meals for 4,000 cadets?

—The biggest challenge is meeting the nutritional needs and food preferences of 4,000 cadets while also ensuring efficiency and timeliness in serving the meals.

How far in advance is the menu planned?

—The menu at Mitchell Hall is planned six to eight weeks in advance, taking into account special events and holidays.

Are there vegetarian options available at Mitchell Hall?

—Yes, Mitchell Hall offers vegetarian options during meal times to cater to different dietary preferences.

How many calories do Air Force cadets consume in a day?

—Air Force cadets can consume up to 4,700 calories a day for men and 3,000 calories a day for women.

00:03Mitchell Hall, the largest dining facility at the U.S Air Force Academy, serves 4,000 Air Force Cadets three meals a day.

05:59Breakfast includes 590 pounds of hash browns, 375 pounds of eggs, and 90 pounds of bacon.

09:07Lunch requires 5,400 burger patties, along with other meal options.

12:28The menu at Mitchell Hall is planned six to eight weeks in advance to ensure efficient meal preparation.

13:00Mitchell Hall follows U.S military nutrition standards, providing up to 5,000 calories a day.