Gourmet Dinner Themes

2026 Fall Gourmet Dinner Themes and Dates

DMACC culinary students preparing a meal at the Iowa Culinary Institute

Availability is limited. Please email Kristi Miller at kdmiller9@dmacc.edu to inquire about current availability.

Fleming’s Dinner at the ICI: Thursday, Sep 24

Join us for our annual Kick-Off for the Fall Gourmet Dinner Series with Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at the ICI. This dinner has become a popular tradition, based on the partnership between Fleming’s and the ICI. The past 4 Executive Chef Owner/ Partners have all been ICI graduates. This dinner will be $150 per person; 100% of the ticket cost will be considered as credit for the ICI Toque Society, although no tax-deductible credit will be given.

Portuguese: Thursdays, Oct 1, 8, and 15

Explore the diverse cuisine of Portugal, one of the countries ICI students and faculty visited as part of the May 2026 Annual Culinary Tour.

Italian Gourmet Dinners: Thursdays, Oct 29, and Nov 5 and 12

Enjoy a tour of Italy as the ICI presents dishes from the country whose cuisine was recognized in December 2025 as part of UNESCO's intangible heritage list.

Creole: Thursdays, Nov 19, and Dec 3 and 10

Experience the multi-cultural cuisine born in New Orleans that includes influences of French, Spanish, West African, Caribbean, German, and Italian traditions.

Unless otherwise noted, the cost for each dinner is $150 per person; $50 per person is tax-deductible and will be credited towards membership in the ICI Chef’s Toque Society.

Gourmet Dinner Details

All dinners will be in the Lakeview Dining Room of the ICI, located in Building 7 on the DMACC Ankeny campus. Champagne or sparkling wine reception will begin in the ICI Atrium at 6:00 PM, and dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Please do not arrive earlier than 5:45, as students need time for set up.

We are only able to accommodate dietary requests based on medical allergies or religious restrictions. Please alert us to medical or religious dietary requests upon making your reservation.

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