Dallas College Foundation – Bits and Bites

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Food & Wine Festival

Get a taste of the transformative work of Dallas College at Dallas College Foundation’s annual Bits & Bites Food Festival! Featuring over 35 of Dallas’ top chefs and restaurants, Bits & Bites offers more than 700 attendees an unforgettable experience with great food, beautiful scenery, and inspiring stories from Dallas College’s alumni and programs.

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April 26, 2026

Time

6:00-8:00 pm
VIP early entry at 5:15 pm

Location

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Meet the Chefs

The lineup for Bits & Bites 2026 includes some of the top alumni and employer partner chefs in the city who work with and employ our students!

Meet the Chefs

Two chefs standing behind their table at 2025 Bits and Bites event with a table of baked goods in front of them

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Thanks to the overwhelming support of the local industry and the greater Dallas community, over 10,000 Dallas College alumni are among the most successful industry leaders in town.

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A photo of Steve DeShazo, Dallas College Bits and Bites event honoree.

Meet the Honoree

We’ll be paying tribute to Steve DeShazo, honoring his career educating Dallas’ next generation of culinary talent and building the partnershipsthat make Dallas’ culinary scene thrive!

Meet Steve DeShazo

2026 Bits and Bites Honoree, Steve DeShazo, with a culinary student speaking at event

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Do you have questions about this year's event? We have answered some of our most frequently asked questions here.

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Two Bits and Bites patrons at a chef's booth grabbing a bite of food