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Earlier this year, eight aspiring young chefs stepped into a professional kitchen environment as finalists in their inaugural “junior top chef” competition, a Whitehall-Coplay School District program designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, healthy eating habits, and confidence in the kitchen. Inspired by the popular television cooking competition, the event invited fourth- and fifth-grade students to […]

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, Metz Culinary Management’s foodservice teams across the country are inviting guests to explore one of America’s most enduring traditions: gathering around food. Through its “America’s Lineup” summer culinary program, Metz chefs are highlighting regional dishes, ballpark favorites, backyard barbecue classics and beloved desserts […]

Foodservice operations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen documentation, manage allergens, maintain compliance, and do more with lean staffing models. As a result, many organizations are turning to digital food safety technologies that improve visibility, accountability, and operational efficiency.  Metz Culinary Management is at the forefront of this trend. At Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald, Georgia, […]

At Misericordia University, movie night has become a fully immersive culinary experience. Students recently gathered in the university dining hall for the second annual Film to Fork event, an interactive evening that pairs a big-screen favorite with a chef-created menu inspired by scenes, settings, and food moments in the movie. Film to Fork is a […]

Students at Freed-Hardeman University, a private university in Henderson, Tennessee, are stepping out of the classroom and into the kitchen through a growing series of hands-on cooking classes led by the dining team from Metz Culinary Management. Since February, students have filled limited-capacity workshops focused on fruit bouquet design, sushi making, and pasta preparation, with […]

DuBois Area High School has expanded access to student breakfast through the introduction of an innovative refrigerated vending machine which helps ensure that students start the day with a nutritious meal. The grab-and-go breakfast solution was implemented after scheduling changes eliminated a previously offered “second chance” period, creating a need for a more flexible option. […]

Metz Culinary Management is expanding its monthly “Elite Ingredient” concept across its partner accounts, bringing a fresh, engaging approach to nutrition into dining programs nationwide. Developed and piloted at Lebanon Valley College, Elite Ingredient highlights a single whole food each month, selected for its unique health and performance benefits. Now, Metz is scaling the initiative […]

For this year’s Earth Day, April 22, Metz Culinary Management is focusing its annual Earthly Eats celebration on lentils, a humble ingredient that’s gaining momentum for its versatility, nutrition, and environmental benefits. Across its corporate, healthcare, and educational dining locations, Metz will feature delicious lentil-based dishes that show how simple choices can support more sustainable […]

Brackets aren’t just for basketball anymore. Westfield Insurance employees and guests have been filling out their own scorecards in an annual bracket-style tournament to determine their comfort food champion. This year’s March competition centered on a rotating lineup of house-made soups. The promotion was developed by the Metz Culinary Management team overseeing dining operations at […]

With foodservice operators looking for timely ways to drive engagement and create memorable guest experiences, the return of baseball season is presenting the pitch-perfect opportunity for one foodservice team. Metz Culinary Management is using ballpark-inspired menus to transform everyday dining into something more experiential that resonate across diverse environments, from college campuses to healthcare settings. […]