From “Knife Fights” to “Family Meals:” How Parkhurst Inspires Chefs with Engagement Events

To create authentic culinary experiences, we start where it counts: with our chefs! Parkhurst hosts chef engagement events throughout the year at various locations across our footprint, with themes like “Knife Fights” and “Family Meals,” to encourage collaboration and connection among our culinary artists. “At Parkhurst, chefs bounce ideas off each other all the time… Read More From “Knife Fights” to “Family Meals:” How Parkhurst Inspires Chefs with Engagement Events

Barista to District Manager: Meet Katie Boyd!

We’re proud to introduce our newest district manager, Katie Boyd, to Parkhurst Dining. Having more than 12 years of experience with the company, Katie brings an incredible depth of knowledge to this role in service to the Parkhurst higher education accounts across the Midwest region. “I literally started my career working in a snack bar,… Read More Barista to District Manager: Meet Katie Boyd!

Aguachiles to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Every year from September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, where we honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans and their culture. At Parkhurst, we recognize this special month with recipes that celebrate this heritage. Carthage College General Manager Esmeralda Barajas not only shares her family recipe for Aguachiles, but also the… Read More Aguachiles to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Parkhurst’s Three E’s of Allergens

At Parkhurst, one of our core values is “We Care About People,” which comes to life in our kitchens every day. With more than 15 million Americans living with food allergies and over 3 million living with celiac disease, we are not only dedicated to providing fresh and delicious meals to our guests, but to… Read More Parkhurst’s Three E’s of Allergens

Innovation Drives the Fight Against Food Insecurity

At Parkhurst, innovation is one of our core values. We seek innovation in all we do, including how we approach problem-solving to better serve our community. Parkhurst and our client, Argo AI—a leader in autonomous driving technology—are partnering with 412 Food Rescue—a winner of Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards—on a collaboration that helps… Read More Innovation Drives the Fight Against Food Insecurity

3 Things to Know Before Hitting the Farmers’ Market This Season, According to Our Director of Sourcing and Sustainability

With every new season, our ingredients and menus change! Parkhurst Dining is committed to using seasonal produce as well as to know where it came from through our Know Your Source program led by Parkhurst Director of Sourcing and Sustainability Jamie Moore.… Read More 3 Things to Know Before Hitting the Farmers’ Market This Season, According to Our Director of Sourcing and Sustainability