Parkhurst Dining is Thankful For…Vendors like Mirabel Promotions!
November is the time when people reflect on what they’re thankful for, and we at Parkhurst are grateful for so many partners that we thought we’d create a blog series about it. We’re kicking off our “We’re Thankful” series with a feature on our vendor partner Mirabel Promotions! Mirabel Promotions supplies Parkhurst team members with […]
Parkhurst Celebrates Eat’n Park’s 75th Anniversary Across Client Sites
Did you know that Parkhurst Dining is part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group? In fact, the family-owned and privately held Eat’n Park Hospitality Group has managed dining restaurants since 1949, including innovative fast-casual and bistro concepts. As the company marks 75 years this year, Parkhurst guests were excited to enjoy iconic foods at client sites […]
“Catering is the Face of Parkhurst”: Learn More About Our Catering Excellence
At Parkhurst, we serve both corporate and higher education sites, making us a multi-faceted dining service partner. Another layer of our offerings is catering, which includes events outside the scope of day-to-day operations, from a two-person lunch all the way up to a fancy dinner for the Board of Directors. “From two to 2 million,” […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities, observed from September 15 to October 15 to align with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries. Last year, we celebrated with our team member Esmeralda’s recipe for Aguachiles, and this year, we asked more team members to share family […]
Meet Parkhurst’s Local Food Aggregator: Three Rivers Grown
Harvest season is on the horizon! At Parkhurst, we work with local food aggregator, Three Rivers Grown, that manages and distributes food from small farms and nearby producers to our sites where we prepare newly harvested food for your plate.
Camp’n Cook Retreat Inspires Chefs with Creativity and Camaraderie
Parkhurst recently hosted a Camp’n Cook retreat at Raystown Lake reservoir in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, to foster connection and community and spark new ideas in fresh scenery. What better way to become inspired than around a campfire, right?
Parkhurst Celebrates One Year of PRIDEful Professionals Group
Parkhurst is celebrating an important milestone this month. It’s been a year since our company, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group (ENPHG), started PRIDEful Professionals, an inclusion group that celebrates and supports the LGBTQIA+ community. With a focus on LGBTQIA+ initiatives, the group aims to positively impact our overall business, enhance team member experiences, and promote community […]
Student Engagement Highlight
As the school year winds down for our guests at our higher education sites, we’re looking back at some of the fun engagement events we had throughout the school year, including hosting cooking classes. At Parkhurst, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom, and through these fun pop-up classes, our talented chefs expanded the […]
Team Member Appreciation Spotlight: Meet Otterbein University’s Ann and Kay
Each April, Parkhurst celebrates Team Member Appreciation Month across all sites. The month-long celebration recognizes team members like Otterbein University’s Ann and Kay. Incorporating their Thai heritage into the inclusive menus, Ann and Kay often share with student guests where the recipes came from and why they’re important. The duo also have been known to […]
Trends in Action: How Parkhurst Incorporates Diverse Global Peppers
Things are warming up — and it’s not just the spring weather! At Parkhurst, we’re adding some spice to our menus with diverse global peppers. These flavor enhancers have sparked a culinary revolution, infusing dishes with complex heat that transcends borders. Some examples include scorpion peppers, Guajillo peppers, and Hungarian Goathorn peppers, with each pepper […]