Meet Our Women-Owned Forged Partners

We love to introduce our guests to creative, unique, and exciting products from Forged Partners. But just who are Forged Partners? Forged Partners are family and independently owned artisan makers. Parkhurst is always looking to onboard new partners, especially those who are minority, women, disadvantaged, or veterans, to ensure small food entrepreneurs from all backgrounds… Read More Meet Our Women-Owned Forged Partners

How We Partner with Food Banks Across our Footprint

It’s no secret that food is important to us. Here at Parkhurst, our team members nourish guests across the country every day. While delicious dishes obviously make traditions and celebrations even more fun, we realize basic food access can be challenging in many of the communities we serve. To put it simply – we care… Read More How We Partner with Food Banks Across our Footprint

Congratulations to These Two Parkhurst Volunteer of the Year Finalists!

Did you know that one of Parkhurst’s core values is “we care about people?” As a company, not only does this principle guide how we treat one another but also how we invest our time and money into the community. Unsurprisingly, our team members are passionate about caring for others in big ways, small ways,… Read More Congratulations to These Two Parkhurst Volunteer of the Year Finalists!

Caring For Kids: An Annual Parkhurst Tradition

There are many holiday traditions that Parkhurst loves being part of (many of them involving food, of course), and one of them is Caring for Kids. Every year, our company engages in the five-week Caring for Kids fundraising campaign to benefit children’s hospitals across our 15-state footprint. Now in its 44th year, Caring for Kids… Read More Caring For Kids: An Annual Parkhurst Tradition

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!