Chatham University’s Student Athlete Nutritional Gameplan

In a move designed to more strongly promote student-athlete welfare and enhance the student-athlete experience, the Chatham University (Pittsburgh, PA) Department of Athletics and Parkhurst Dining have teamed up to develop and debut a “Student-Athlete Nutritional Gameplan” on the Woodland Road campus. The Nutritional Gameplan is a joint venture between Chatham Athletics and Parkhurst Dining, […]

Making Catering Memorable

By Paul King TIP NO. 1: Communication is key. Effective communication isn’t merely between client and staff while pursuing or planning an event. Michaelle Busky, special events coordinator for Parkhurst Dining Services, in Pittsburgh, says communication also comes down to how you advertise your services to the community. Busky was brought on board about 18 […]

Food Trucks Pull Into Campus – Featuring Bucknell and Mercyhurst Universities

By: Kristen Domonell Every three weeks, menu items rotate for The Flying Bison food truck located at Bucknell U. The food truck craze that’s hit cities large and small across the nation has made its way to college and university campuses, offering up new dining options in new spots with more hours. Bringing a food […]

Parkhurst, Chatham University launches student-athlete wellness program

Menu options selected with student athletes in mind. Sept. 13—‹In a move designed to promote student-athlete welfare andenhance the student-athlete experience, the athletics department atChatham University, in Pittsburgh, and Parkhurst Dining, which managesfoodservice at the university, have come together to launch theStudent-Athlete Nutritional Gameplan. The Nutritional Gameplan is designed to assist student-athletes withmaking healthy nutritional […]

Parkhurst Dining Offers Fresh, New Look

Posted by Nichole Johnson Thursday, September 13, 2012 Parkhurst Dining at Capital University prides itself on offering fresh, distinctive cuisine and top-notch service to students, faculty and staff that patronize its four campus eateries. This fall, they introduced new food options and a refreshed look sure to entice even the finickiest foodie. The Capital Court […]

University of the Arts and Parkhurst Offer Community Supported Agriculture Program

Back to school at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia (UArts) is that much fresher! That’s because UArts and their dining services partner, Parkhurst Dining, started a community supported agriculture program (CSA) that gives Delaware Valley FarmShare, a partnership of local family farms in PA, NJ and DE, an opportunity to sell and deliver […]

FM’s Top Management Companies 2012

Top 50 Listings 2012 – Leading Management Companies Ranked by Revenue FM’s annual profiles of the 50 largest U.S. foodservice management companies is limited to those that operate significant manual foodservice operations (e.g., specialists primarily in catering or vending are not included). The 2012 Top 50 has five new companies, including a prominent new force […]

Mercyhurst University’s Culinary Cab Welcomes Students Back to School

ERIE, PA, August 9, 2012 – Move-in days at Mercyhurst University will celebrate the official debut of The Culinary CabSM, a new “mobile” way of dining, for students returning to classes this fall semester! Managed by Parkhurst Dining, The Culinary CabSMwill help to welcome freshman on the Erie, PA Main Campus on August 25th (from […]

PNC Firstside Chef Mike LaMantia is redefining cafeteria cooking

August 2012 By Abby DiBenedetto A heavy stainless steel door swings open to reveal six hanging slabs of pork belly that are slowly transitioning into one of the most be loved ingredients used in cooking — bacon. “We cold smoke all of our bacon here,” says Executive Chef Mike LaMantia grinning with pride. “We go […]