Parkhurst Drives Engagement with Sold-Out Pop-Up Events
Robert Morris University’s BBQ chicken sundae pop-up and Duquesne University’s edible cookie dough pop-up drove sales growth and enhanced guests’ food experience. Read more here.
Parkhurst’s Mexican concept packs them in at Duquesne
Cinco Cantina offers customizable options for a range of preferences, from the signature one-pound El Masivo burrito to authentically flavored vegan protein options like Mole Tofu. Read more here.
Best Practices Award
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FM Top 50 2017
Parkhurst added new sales in new territories in 2016, with the College of Saint Elizabeth becoming the company’s first location in New Jersey and Mount Saint Mary College its first location in New York. The company also added the Chamberlain Group’s new headquarters in Oakbrook, Ill., to its client roster. Read more about Parkhurst highlights […]
Rokerthon: Al Roker gets to know Loyola University Maryland
As Rokerthon continues, Al Roker gets to know the campus of Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, a liberal arts university founded by Jesuits in 1852. He gets acquainted with some of its students and even visits the cafeteria kitchen, which serves a special breakfast from midnight to 2 a.m.! Al interviewed Parkhurst supervisor TerryPeele about […]
Everyting You Need to Know about Green Peel’s Acai Bowls
The Berry Blast Bowl is a good bowl for those who have never tried Açaí. It’s kind of like getting vanilla ice cream; delicious, but safe (trust me, there’s nothing wrong with playing it safe.) This bowl is topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. According to Lindsay Winn, the marketing manager for Loyola Dining, […]
Menu Mix: Inspiration from Brazil
American chefs can find some great ideas from Brazil, where meat takes center stage and desserts are rarely overlooked. A group of about 80 visiting students from Brazil in the last two years has spurred the culinary crew at Saint Francis University (SFU) to learn more about Brazilian food. “As the students got more comfortable, […]
Heidelberg Enters New Partnership for Dining Service
Heidelberg University has entered into a contract with Parkhurst Dining to manage the university’s food service. “Embracing scratch-cooking methods and flexible meal plan options improves the quality of life for students on our campus,” said Heidelberg President Rob Huntington said. “We look forward to Parkhurst’s culinary energy and passion for food service when they begin […]
Heidelberg Announces New Dining Service Partnership
Heidelberg University has entered into a long-term contract with Parkhurst Dining to manage the University’s food service and catering operations, President Robert H. Huntington has announced. A family-operated company, Parkhurst is a member of the Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. Parkhurst has received numerous awards for its dining service management, commitment to […]
A New Chef is Coming to Town
Heidelberg University President Rob Huntington announced on Friday, Feb. 10, that Heidelberg has partnered with Parkhurst Dining to manage all of the university’s food service and catering operations, beginning June 1, 2017. “This is a big deal and we’re really excited about it,” President Huntington said. “While food is the centerpiece, this partnership is about […]