Creative Dining Services

05/29/2026

Celebrate National Creativity Day with us!

Eating should be exciting and energizing, certainly not basic or boring. At Creative Dining, we believe we’re delivering more than nourishment, we’re fueling the next generation of dreamers, innovators and leaders, and it all starts with creativity.

05/22/2026

We at Creative Dining would like to express our gratitude on this Memorial Day weekend to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and our country. We remain grateful for the privileges we have everyday and seek to carry the responsibilities that come with them. We wish you all a relaxing and safe weekend whatever you’re up to. We will be celebrating with good food, friends, and family!

05/22/2026

We're always learning and leveling up our game at Creative Dining, and the last couple days have been a deep dive. Our Leadership Summit was chock full of opportunities to learn: teaching kitchens, speakers, new product demos, and brainstorming with colleagues from across disciplines. We've come away renewed and ready to energize our teams and commit to new levels of excellence.

Thanks to all our sponsors and vendor partners, and especially to our platinum sponsor Gordon Food Service. You keep us supplied and efficient.

Thanks to all the folks who traveled from near and far to be there, and to everybody who organized and contributed to such a great two days. You keep us informed and inspired.

And thanks to all our culinarians who work so hard everyday to prepare and serve amazing, fresh and beautiful food. You fuel our bellies and our passion.

Onward to what's next!

05/18/2026

We had a blast at the in Chicago over the weekend! We saw many of our current partner's booths, met some new potential partners, tasted tons of yummy bites, and generally came away inspired.
This show is huge, spanning four rooms in three buildings. Vendors showcased everything from specialty sodas and gelati to uniforms, smallwares and sushi rolling machines. We saw robots mixing coffee drinks, new and interesting tea and spice mixes, and a room featuring products from all over the nation, all separated by states.
It was especially fun to see all the different booths and the way each vendor showed off their products.
Thank you to the National Restaurant Association for putting on such a great event!

05/14/2026

We had a blast yesterday at Community Impact Day! A team from our home office helped Hungry for Christ in Hamilton, Michigan. This organization is so much more than a food pantry: they rescue food from going to the landfill, supply other food pantries in many Michigan counties, and offer local farmers a place to bring their surplus produce, all toward feeding the hungry in our state.
We helped by packing boxes for drive-thru pantries, portioning frozen foods for giveaway, sorting and boxing damaged but usable condiments, and cleaning around the warehouse.
Thank you to for putting this together every year!

05/12/2026

This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week: it’s a reminder that food safety is about people, not just plates. 🩵
Over 33 million Americans live with food allergies.
That’s 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
For those individuals, dining is about trust and safety, as well as taste.
That’s why we take food allergies and special dietary needs seriously. We know how critical it is to clearly identify allergens in the foods we serve and to support guests with accuracy, care, and respect.
The FDA has identified nine major food allergens, and we proudly label them using clear indicator icons at the point of service and across our online and printed menus.
We do it because everyone deserves a safe, welcoming place at the table. 💙

05/08/2026

Happy Mother's Day!
Many of us had mothers who passed on their skill in the kitchen. Some of us had mothers who would try anything we made for them, even when our skills were not quite there yet. Our mothers taught us how to be gracious hosts, the value of hard work and sacrifice, and where to order out from when all else failed.

At Creative Dining, we honor mothers everywhere this weekend. It's your day, Mom, have some cake!!

Pictured: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling and buttercream frosting, and lemon cake with lemon curd filling and buttercream frosting.

04/30/2026

As we close out , we want to highlight one fan-favorite we've celebrated with: Dirt Pudding Cups! These treats were a hit at one of our college partnerships and highlight healthy soil in a tasty way.

And speaking of healthy soil, do you compost? It's so good for the garden and the environment! Better root pe*******on, adding nutrients and holding water are three ways composting helps your garden. It also helps keep waste out of landfills, reduces the need for pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and contributes to clean air!

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04/24/2026

People + Planet + Profit
See how our Triple Bottom Line approach to sustainability is successfully executed at Hope College College in this Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Sustainable Business Forum Article!



https://tinyurl.com/2annbje5

Hope College is a private liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan with a close-knit residential campus and approximately 2,000 students on meal plans. Dining services operate a dining hall and a retail location on campus and are managed in partnership with Creative Dining Services, a hospitality m...

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 2026! Our diners are utilizing reusable to-go containers as part of caring for our planet, while staying happy and healthy with delicious meals. It's a win-win in the cycle of life!