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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“Our institution has a strong relationship with Epicurean, and they are good partners in supporting our students. Their mission and values – particularly their commitment to sustainability – were important in terms of selecting a food service partner. We are happy to have Epicurean on our campus working together in support of our community.”

Paul R.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

“Our School has been working with Epicurean Group for almost 10 years and their student lunch program is amazing! We have a full service salad bar, deli bar and the daily hot entree options include a vegetarian option. The ingredients they use are fresh, seasonal and local. They have excellent partners!”

Diane I.

CFO

“Epicurean has delighted all of our visitors and residents at Arden Wood. The menu is always a variety of fresh ideas. They choose their foods to be as fresh, organic, and local as possible and stay within our budget. The waiters are much better after they were trained by Epicurean, and they are professional now and surely attend to our requests. They are always asking about what we like or what we don’t prefer as much. The salad bar is constantly offering healthy variations. They are also incorporating whole grains as requested. We are very pleased with the staff and the personnel.”

Prudence C.

Resident

“Epicurean Group is wonderful for the following reasons: The food that the very accomplished chefs prepare has variety and is original, creative (how about “smashed potatoes”?), and wholesome but tasty. Some of my favorites are pulled-pork sliders, fish tacos, and sweet-and-sour tofu. We have hearty meals, too, like chicken-fried steak and brisket. And Epicurean offers the best salad bar in the West. The desserts are great too. They are either homemade or bought from a local bakery, and they are all delicious. I haven’t found one I couldn’t eat. The Oreo cookie chocolate cake is one of my favorites, and so is the seven-layer bar.”

Mary Ann C.

Resident

“I love that Epicurean has creative events. For instance, they put up a map of the United States, and we were asked to stick a pin where we lived. Then they prepared foods from those areas. In other words, we ate our way across the United States!

Mary Ann C.

Resident

“Epicurean Group’s management is visible and accommodating, and—fun. They are not afraid of the truth. Quarterly, Epicurean holds evaluation sessions called “What’s Hot and What’s Not.” At those sessions, they fearlessly ask what they do right and what they do wrong. They also ask for our favorite dishes and least favorite dishes, and they accommodate our wishes. And they ask about anything else we might want, like little side dishes or papers and wrappers, etc., and, voilà, the next week, they appear.”

Mary Ann C.

Resident

“There are many things that I like about meals prepared by Epicurean staff at Arden Wood. Here are just a few: 1) The salad bar is outstanding, with a variety of fresh veggies and fruits. 2) We have periodic “What’s Hot and What’s Not” meetings with staff to share what we each like or don’t like on the menus. The staff always listen and implement our preferences quickly. 3) There is variety in the menus, which meets the food preferences for each individual’s taste buds. 4) The staff want to please, and they encourage anyone who would like to share a special recipe that we all might enjoy. 5) The food items come from local sources.

Thank you for your visit, and much success in future food ventures.”

Nancy S.

Resident

“In addition to consistently delivering fresh & delicious food, the Epicurean team is supportive of the school’s mission in sustainability and ready to respond to changing needs. We can always count on their team to work with us to find new solutions to help reach our sustainability goals. It has been an absolute pleasure working with the entire staff! They have been instrumental in helping to reduce the school’s waste by working with us to develop and maintain systems to minimize disposable ware and collect composting and recycling where food is served.”

Shelley F.

Sustainability Director and Explorers Camp Director

“Epicurean Group provided the outrageously delicious food for the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon today and WHAT A TREAT. Sitting beside me was the Chamber Chair, Kris Kelson from State Farm Insurance, who couldn’t stop talking about the food and incredible presentation.” Thank you to Nicole McKinney for your superb presentation, scrumptious food, and your sparkling personality. WHAT A TREAT FOR OUR CHAMBER of COMMERCE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. USE EPICUREAN GROUP – they are the BEST!!!”

Connie R.

President/CEO San Anselmo, Chamber of Commerce

“We had the Epicurean Group cater our July 4th barbecue for a poolside party for 40 people in Yountville CA. They did a fantastic job. The watermelon barbecue sauce on the pork ribs was lightly sweet and tangy, the chicken was perfectly charred and the macaroni and cheese were super creamy and delicious. Their attention to detail and great service made the day. We will recommend these folks to all our friends for future large parties!”

Robert O.

“They are amazing. Phil and Lori set up a spread for a last-minute proposal party that was second to none. Would use for any special occasion. Executive chef Phil Wright and director Lori Coronado could not have been more accommodating.”

Ross A.

“I have been working with Epicurean Group for the past seven years at our school. They provide a lunch program for Early Ed – 12th grade. They provide fresh ingredients daily to our students and staff and utilize seasonal food as well, bringing new and fun ideas to share with our students. They are willing to listen to our students input and ideas and make changes that will improve the lunch program with nutritional food for every age. We are thankful for their continued hard work for our school to bring the best food to everyone.”

Diana N.

“Hi guys. I am a security guard at Sonoma Country Day School and have been constantly impressed by the quality, courtesy, and professionalism exhibited by the chefs assigned to this campus I do not have much experience with directly working with campus food service, but being 50 years old, I have a good opinion of professional people and high-quality work. Your people are that to a T! Keep up the great work.”

Kristopher S.

Security Guard

“I just wanted to reach out and say that Evelyn Barela over at St. Francis is a treasure. I am a teacher, and I was desperate for some coffee. The cafe had just closed the coffee station but Evelyn brought everything out to make me my coffee. I know that probably required her to clean everything all over again, but it was so greatly appreciated! She never complained or made me feel like I was a burden. Little things like this go a long way! I thanked her in person but it didn’t seem like enough… so I wanted to send a message here as well. Take care of Evelyn! She is wonderful. :)”

Kimberley F.

Teacher

“Hi folks, Thank you for ALL of your support in making last night come to life! The 60+ adults and kids in attendance truly loved our first BIPOC Dinner! From the amazing food to the twinkle lights and special thoughtful details – what a lovely event! Melodie Holley, a leading member of our Family Association asked that I pass her thanks along: (she sent this to our interim HOS, Mike McGill) And I must give a HUGE compliment to the chefs! Did you see everyone loading up their plates… and finishing them? We were all talking about it. I couldn’t believe my eyes as I walked around the tables and saw all of the countries and continents represented by the menu items. Ethiopian?! Eastern European?! I wish I had taken photos of all of it! That so many dishes were envisioned, researched, prepared, and served was quite moving in itself. It demonstrated that the chefs are not only extremely skilled, but that they share a commitment to the purpose of this evening and to the school’s values. Thinking about the care and time that must have gone into this causes me to reflect and feel grateful. Please pass along my sentiments to our Epicurean team who went above and beyond – and did it as always with professionalism and cheerfulness. And of course, the mere fact the school gave us the best menu I’ve seen at any school event (and that’s a pretty high bar!) sent a message about how you value this community.💙💚 Bravo, bravo!”

Kali B. & Melodie H.

Marcus

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WHO WE ARE

Epicurean Group is a Contract Food Service Management Company that is headquartered in Northern California and is dedicated to sustainable dining. We specialize in corporate and campus restaurants, fine arts dining, and distinctive community dining, and we provide exceptional catering services for discerning customers.

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Our values

fresh.

We develop our menus according to the season—using local and organic ingredients served at the peak of freshness.

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honest.

We build trust through integrity. We provide fiscal accountability and financial transparency, serving honest food.

local.

We are an independent woman- and minority-owned management company that supports the local community. Your menu, program, and staffing decisions are made here, close to home.

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GOOD FOR YOU. GOOD FOR THE PLANET.

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We are passionate about healthy, fresh food—and about delivering an incomparable dining experience for you. Epicurean Group is a values-based company that operates on the principles of high quality, integrity, and sustainability. We are committed to helping our guests make smart food choices.

What we do

seasonal & organic

OUR FOOD

Our point of view is simple: We buy fresh, seasonal, organic foods from local farmers, artisans, producers, and growers and offer them at the peak of freshness.

FRESH FOODS

As one of the few authentically independent companies, we have the freedom to cultivate partnerships with local farmers and suppliers and to provide fresh foods that nourish the body and the mind.

COOKING FROM SCRATCH

We dedicate ourselves to cooking from scratch, avoiding frozen or prepared foods that are high in fat, sodium, or sugar. We build menus by the season—there are no “menu cycles from the home office” involved. We buy and cook by Mother Nature’s abundance and on her schedule.

FINEST INGREDIENTS

Epicurean Group purchases only the finest-grade meats, seafood, dairy, and fresh produce that are available in the local markets.

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Our clients have a very clear choice in the market today—to hire a global behemoth and be just another number in a big machine or to engage with a company like Epicurean Group, where each and every single one of our clients matters. It’s personal for us. We might be small, but we have a big bite!

― Founder Mary Clark Bartlett and Co-Founders Marvin Rodriguez and Rey Hernandez ―

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