ATTENTION: NEW LOCATION
The Little Dinner Series will now be held in the 1st Floor Dining Room of the Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center located at 555 W. Pensacola Street
General and accessible parking is available in the St. Augustine Street Parking Garage, adjacent to the conference center. The garage can be accessed from Macomb Street, St. Augustine Street, or Copeland Street. Please park on Level 4 to enter through the Main Lobby.
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Guests may also use the porte cochere at the front of the Turnbull Conference Center for drop-off before parking.
The Little Dinner Series is one of Tallahassee's best-kept quality dining secrets since 1957. Each semester, students in the Dedman College work side-by-side with instructors to create a series of four-course themed dinners. Every element – from the menu to décor – is conceptualized by a group of students tasked with planning and managing their own event.
Current Season: Spring 2026
| Date | Title | Menu |
|---|---|---|
| March 24 | The Louvre | TBA |
| March 26 | Ybor City | TBA |
| March 31 | The Orient Express | TBA |
| April 2 | Sherlock Holmes | TBA |
| April 7 | Yellow City (Izamal, Mexico) | TBA |
| April 9 | Carnaval Brazil | TBA |
| April 14 | Beetlejuice | TBA |
| April 23 | Ozzy | TBA |
The Little Dinner Series is graciously sponsored by
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Important Information
- Menus are subject to change. Once available, drafts are provided to give an idea of the students' dinner concepts.
- The number of dinners and guest capacity per dinner varies each semester/session. These decisions are based on how many students are enrolled in the course.
- Guests do not need to bring printed tickets.
- Please read our policies in the What to Know section.
The Details
Turnbull Conference Center, First Floor Dining Room
$90 per ticket
6:30PM - Cocktail Reception
7:00PM - Dinner
The cocktail reception includes a signature drink and three hors d’oeuvres.
Dinner includes four courses (appetizer, soup/salad, entrée, dessert) with two wine pairings.
No tipping necessary.
WHAT TO KNOW
21+ Policy
Guests must be 21 or older to attend. IDs may be checked at the door.
Cancelation Policy
If a dinner is cancelled at least 7 days in advance, a full refund will be issued. There will be no rain-checks given for a future dinner.
Dietary Restrictions
We gladly accommodate the following dietary restrictions: Shellfish, Seafood, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Gluten, Dairy, Soy, and Egg. We also offer a vegetarian option.
Parking
General and accessible parking are available in the St. Augustine Street Parking Garage, located directly adjacent to the Conference Center. The garage can be accessed from Macomb Street, St. Augustine Street, or Copeland Street. Attendees should park on Level 4 to enter the main lobby through the Mary L. Pankowski entrance.
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FSU Alcohol Policy
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the Little Dinner Series enforces a strict policy regarding alcohol consumption. Our staff reserves the right to decline service of alcoholic beverages to any guest who appears intoxicated or impaired, regardless of age.
Tickets
The Little Dinner Series uses Eventbrite for all of its events.
Spring 2026 Tickets
On Sale: 10am • Friday, February 27
Waitlist closes March 6
The waitlist operates as a lottery to ensure a fair chance for as many guests to attend.
Get In Touch
Should you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out.
littledinnerseries@dedman.fsu.edu
850.645.1950
About the Little Dinner Series
Since 1957, students at the Dedman College of Hospitality have gained valuable experience by applying coursework in food service management to this fine dining series created by the late Ashby Stiff.
Stiff was a professor at the Dedman College of Hospitality for 44 years. He directed the highly popular Little Dinner Series as a laboratory extension of his classroom for 25 years. He also served as food critic of the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper for more than two decades, garnering a loyal readership and local celebrity.
Today, hospitality majors continue to create, manage, and implement themed dinners in the Little Dinner Series as part their required senior-year catering management course. Training and working with a professional chef and a front-of-house manager, students spend the semester learning the methods and concepts utilized in the food and beverage industry.