Once associated with mid-century home cooking, casseroles are enjoying a comeback as diners seek nostalgic, stress-relieving meals. Metz Culinary Management chefs embraced that retro foundation, then pushed it forward as they competed in “Casserole Royale,” a...
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From Competition Floor to Corporate Strategy
During its early February Regional Chef Culinary Clinic, Metz Culinary Management brought together regional chefs and culinary leaders for three days of competition, hands-on innovation, and forward-looking collaboration, translating real-time kitchen execution into...
Campuses Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Culinary Creativity and Community Connections
Valentine’s Day on campus this year was about more than chocolate and roses. Across multiple higher education accounts, Metz Culinary Management transformed dining halls and campus commons into interactive spaces designed to bring students together through food,...
Dirty Sodas, Boba Teas Gain Ground on College and Corporate Campuses
“Dirty sodas”—fountain sodas combined with flavored syrups and a splash of cream—are fast migrating from social media feeds to college and corporate dining programs. Anticipating the demand from its Gen Z guests, Metz Culinary Management has launched a new line of...
Metz Chefs Help Bring Annual U.S. Capitol Gingerbread House to Life
The U.S. Capitol’s beloved gingerbread replica has returned for its ninth year, crafted once again by longtime organizer Fred Johnson and, for the first time, with support from Metz Culinary Management (Metz), the House of Representatives’ new dining vendor. The Metz...
Roberts Wesleyan, Metz Extend Thanksgiving Tradition to Local Senior Citizens
Roberts Wesleyan University, in partnership with Metz Culinary Management (Metz), hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon in mid-November, welcoming more than 500 attendees. For the first time in the event’s history, senior citizens from the surrounding community were...
Pop-Up Culinary Events Bring Authentic Indian Cuisine To Erie Insurance and Westfield Insurance
Metz Culinary Management recently introduced a new level of flavor and cultural connection to its corporate dining clients Erie Insurance and Westfield Insurance through two successful Indian cuisine pop-up events. The events were delivered in partnership with Chef...
VegFest Encourages Meat-Eaters and Vegetarians Alike to Try Something New
In recognition of National Vegetarian Month 2025 in October, Metz Culinary Management celebrated with VegFest at many of its K-12, higher education, and healthcare accounts. The annual, month-long event spotlights inventive meat-alternative dishes and invites guests...
Pushing for Environmental Progress in Food Service
Each October, Campus Sustainability Month unites colleges and universities worldwide in celebrating environmental stewardship and inspiring action toward a more sustainable future. Organized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education...
Erie’s Public Schools Earns National Recognition for Healthy Meals Initiative
Erie’s Public Schools has been named a recipient of the Healthy Meals Incentive Recognition Award, a national honor presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK). The award celebrates recipes developed by the district’s food...
Older Adult Meal Program Serves Up Nutrition, Information, and Connection
The Older Adult Meal Program offered by the St. Luke’s University Health Center Network in Bethlehem, PA, is successfully addressing two of the major issues confronting an aging population: access to good, affordable meals and to others in their age group, as an...
2025/26 Campus Dining Trends Go Bold with Breakfast- Inspired Street Eats, Global Fusions and Sustainability
It’s a new school year, and campus dining trends are moving toward choices that balance bold flavors straight from the street with rising concerns about sustainability and wellness. Metz Culinary Management is capturing these trends with the launch of a fresh round of...
Kids Learn to Cook, Stay Safe, While Having Fun at Inaugural “Spatula Squad” Culinary Camp
Metz Culinary Management has introduced a new summer program at Newberry College designed to inspire young aspiring chefs while strengthening ties to the local community. Called “Spatula Squad,” the two-day camp introduced children ages 6 to 12 to basic culinary...
Mushrooms, Sustainability, and Student Engagement Take Center Stage at Wyoming Seminary
From shiitake mushroom cookies to a hearty wild mushroom quinoa fricassee, Metz Culinary Management treated students at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School to a unique and flavorful Mushroom Day as part of the school’s Earth Week celebration. Held on the...
Metz Culinary Management Supports Pediatric Patients, Families, and Staff at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
Metz Culinary Management (Metz) is now providing culinary, environmental, and transportation services for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, VA. Metz brings to CHKD a combination of specialized expertise gained in serving several pediatric...
