Creative Dining Services

As a company, we are constantly evolving, and while we believe mouthwatering dishes will get diners in the door, it’s the dining experience that will keep them coming back for more. Watch our corporate video below to see how we set the table for fostering connection, belonging, and community for your employees, students, or residents. #cdsbecreative #creativedining

Our very own Chef Manager, Bri, from The College of Wooster achieved a remarkable feat by securing a spot in the top 20 of the Chef's Roll's Impossible Recipe Contest. Chef's Roll is a global culinary community and over 600 chefs and culinary professionals participated. Bri's dish, falling under the Newstalgia category, showcased a beautiful Korean Black Garlic & Mushroom Impossible Beef Tart, Miso Whipped Sweet Potato Puree, Beech Mushrooms, Gochugaru Aioli, Avocado Crema, Taro Chips, Grilled Leek Plank, Carrot, and Micros. Let's extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chef Bri on this outstanding accomplishment! #impossiblebeef #impossiblerecipecontest #dineatwooster #wooster #cdsbecreative #creativedining

In a day chock-full of listening and learning, lunchtime provides the perfect opportunity for students to connect. From themed lunch days, cultural food festivals, cooking competitions, outdoor picnics, healthy eating challenges, school spirit lunches, community service projects, trivia, or quiz games. The name of the game is to dish out fun and engaging activities for students to participate in while they eat. Click the link below to learn more about our expert insights into spicing up lunchtime and boosting belonging. #lunchtime #belonging #creativedining #cdsbecreative

Last week, Chef Lab 2024, our three-day immersive workshop experience, united some of our most brilliant, creative, and up-and-coming culinarians from across the company to explore global origins, food pathways, butchery, farming, advanced plating techniques, flavor mapping, and mental health awareness. The event culminated in an amazing culinary team competition. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education and Gordon Food Service for hosting our Chef Lab 2024 and to everyone who contributed to creating these lasting memories.  #cheflab2024 #cdsbecreative #creativedining

Customer service is a cornerstone of our company. With 16 front-of-the-house employees, our team at the Gateway Spoon Cafe and Grill in Holland, Michigan takes pride in being attentive, empathetic, and proactive. Every day, everyone strives to deliver exceptional customer service. We truly appreciate their time, energy, and effort in creating a memorable dining experience for our diners.  #customerservice #thespoon #cdsbecreative #creativedining

Creating a thriving company culture in the midst of hybrid work schedules and a dynamic workforce presents a unique opportunity. We recently had an enlightening discussion with Jon Brickner, an Employee Experience Designer at Steelcase, a leading company that shapes workspaces with innovative furniture solutions. His insights into the threats to corporate culture, employees' lived experiences reflecting a company's core values, combating perceptions, and creating passionate employees are truly inspiring. Click the link below to read more about Jon's expert insight into elevating your company's culture. #employeeexperience #humancentereddesign #corporateculture #cdsbecreative #creativedining

Summer is in full swing, and our dining teams from the South and Midwest are creating delicious ways for their diners to stay cool. Whether it's tropical green, triple berry, blueberry power, or peanut butter banana, these smoothies has offered their diners trendy, nutritious beverage options while enhancing their summer dining experiences. We want to extend a special thanks to our dining teams for their seasonal flexibility, continued creativity, and inspiring approach to dining! #summertime #summerdining #smoothies #cdsbecreative #creativedining"

On behalf of Creative Dining Services, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce for being named one of the three finalists for Chamber of the Year! Your invaluable contribution to our communities and inspirational dedication to making an impact is deeply appreciated. Thank you for all that you have done for us and our communities. #westcoastchamber #westcoastconnect #creativedining #cdsbecreative

Today, a team from Creative Dining celebrated the third Annual Community Impact Day with Kids' Food Basket in Holland, Michigan. It was an honor for each of us to roll up our sleeves, get to work, and do our part to support their wonderful mission of pursuing a future where all children have access to nourishing food that fosters their lifelong health and limitless potential. Through their efforts, Kids' Food Basket farm programs provide thousands of servings of sustainably grown, fresh fruits, and vegetables to under-resourced families on their chemical-free farms. #communityimpactday #cdsbecreative #creativedining

This Mother's Day, we wanted to share that our dining team in Colorado has created beautiful, delicious, assorted truffle treats for the amazing mothers in their dining community. "I want every mother to celebrate this special day, enjoy every second of it, and never forget to love yourself." -Rosialee Cunningham, Executive Chef Let's take a moment today to celebrate our mothers and all the amazing things they do for us. They are strong, resilient, and full of boundless affection and endless love. Happy Mother's Day from our Creative Dining family! 📸 : Rosialee Cunningham #mothersday2024 #mothersday #cdsbecreative #creativedining