Parkhurst Dining likes to stay on top of 2026 culinary trends. In fact, as a chef-driven company, we consistently add flexibility into our programming to encourage team members and chefs to stay creative.
Each year, a talented group of subject matter experts from our Culinary Leadership Team — consisting of chefs, dietitians, operators, and more — come together to identify the industry’s top trends for the upcoming year. They develop this list based on insights from their everyday experiences with clients, guests, culinarians, and team members as well as their larger hospitality industry networks.
Here’s a sneak peek at a few 2026 culinary trends we’ve identified and are excited to bring to a Parkhurst location near you:
- Chewy textures that transform every bite
- Vinegar renaissance resurges for its probiotic-like benefits
- Fiber in focus in pastas, breads, and more
- AI evolutions or technology that enhances human touch
- Ingredients-centered wellness that balances the brain
Stay tuned to our blog and social media each month to learn more about the trends of 2026 and how we bring them to our guests.
