From smashed burgers and Indian street food tacos to boba teas and specialty refreshers, some of the trends filling students’ social media feeds are finding their way onto college dining menus this fall. Metz Culinary Management is drawing on social media trends,...
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Elementary Students Put Their Culinary Creativity To The Test In Cooking Competition
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...
America’s Regional Food Traditions Take Center Stage Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary
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”...
Food Safety Week: How Technology Is Changing Food Safety Management Across Healthcare, Corporate, and Education Dining
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,...
Misericordia University’s Film to Fork Event Turns Movie Night Into an Immersive Dining Experience
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...
Hands-on Cooking Classes Bring New Skills and Social Experiences to Freed-Hardeman University Students
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,...
Vending Technology Expands Access to School Breakfast at DuBois Area High School
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...
Dining Program Turns Healthy Eating Into an Everyday Experience
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...
A Small Ingredient with a Big Impact: Lentils Take Center Stage for Earth Day 2026
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...
March Soup Tournament Stirs Interest at Westfield Insurance
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...
What Baseball Season Can Teach Foodservice Operators About Guest Engagement
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...
Gee whiz! Casserole Royale challenges chefs for new takes on retro hot dish
Metz Culinary Management chefs competed and showed off their creativity in making something great from leftovers, advancing the evolution of the casserole.
Chef Competition Turns Leftovers into Winning Dishes
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...
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,...
