News & Insights

After repeated flooding brought additional hardship to communities in Northeast Tennessee, Metz Culinary Management Chef Manager Brandy Pitzer knew some students at Northeast State Community College were feeling the strain. She also knew the college's campus food...

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,...

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...

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”...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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”—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...

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 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...

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...

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...