Parkhurst ‘Chopped’ Competition Challenges Guests to Become the Chefs
When Parkhurst came on board as Centre College’s dining provider in the summer of 2022, both teams were like-minded in one specific goal. “One of Centre’s main goals when searching for a new dining partner was to bring in people who are passionate about food,” said Parkhurst General Manager at Centre College, Samantha Balistreri. “And […]
Parkhurst Participates in Kitchen Takeover at Philadelphia Day of Smiles
At Parkhurst Dining, our commitment to serving delicious meals extends beyond the boundaries of our dining halls and corporate kitchens. We believe in the power of community and the impact we can make when we join forces with organizations dedicated to helping those in need. Recently, team members from University of the Arts, Cedar Crest […]
Parkhurst Sweetens Partnership With Millie’s Ice Cream
At Parkhurst, we’re no stranger to working with local businesses in the communities we serve. As part of our Know Your Source philosophy, Parkhurst partners with local vendors to introduce guests to regional flavors, and since 2002, we’ve consistently supported our small business partners through our FarmSource buy-local program. This year, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group […]
Strawberry Mojito Mocktail Recipe
It’s no secret that we’ve been loving mocktails recently—this simple, easy, and fresh mocktail is the perfect refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot summer day! Ingredients: Instructions:
Wrapping Up the 2022-2023 School Year
It’s that time of year when Parkhurst’s higher education sites start to wind down for the term, with many taking their summer breaks. We wanted to look back at all of the special events, meals, and connections we made during the 2022-2023 school year. Browse our photo gallery below!
Our Next Generation of Culinary Leaders Get Cooking
Becoming a Parkhurst team member is only the beginning for aspiring culinarians. Parkhurst continues to foster team development with our Culinary Leadership Program, a 12-week initiative with three learning events designed for high-performing culinarians. “We have a number of up-and-coming chefs, sous chefs, and executive sous chefs, who have been identified as high potential, who […]
2023 Team Member Appreciation Month
Each April, our Parkhurst Dining accounts gear up for an entire month of celebrating the people who make us who we are—our team members! While Team Member Appreciation Month looks different at each site, one thing that unites us is the recognition of our team members, who work diligently to create smiles for everyone they […]
What is Fusion Cuisine?
Our world has become increasingly connected, allowing consumers to experience more cultures and cuisines than ever before. This has led to an increased exploration of heritage and multicultural flavors and the desire to have global foods blend with familiar cooking techniques. Described as “fusion cuisine,” this borderless style of cooking is trending in 2023. It […]
Meet Lindsay Winn
As part of our Women’s Month series, meet Lindsay Winn, General Manager at Loyal University Maryland. Lindsay Winn General Manager, Loyola University Maryland What do International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month mean to you? It’s a great time to reflect and celebrate women’s successes and progress that have been made thus far. I am grateful […]
Meet Jessica Wise
Continuing our Women’s Month series, meet Jessica Wise, Executive Chef at Covestro. Jessica Wise Executive Chef at Covestro What do International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month mean to you? Women constantly defy expectations and sometimes it is by insane amounts. Getting an official month to celebrate our trailblazers is wonderful but finding more ways to […]