For the 11th year in a row, Epicurean Group was named one of the Top 50 Contract Management Companies by Food Management. Determined by 2022 total revenues, the list showcases the largest U.S. dining, catering, and other food-related services operators. Epicurean Group credits our continued success to a strong commitment to healthy and delicious food, sustainability, community building, food education, diversity, and, inclusion.

Adaptability That Stays True to Company Values

Being adaptable to changes in the industry while still living our values – is what makes Epicurean Group thrive. When the pandemic forced new approaches to food service, we quickly met changing demands by shifting to flexible dining options, including upscale TakeAway, Espresso, and Concierge services; solutions that solved problems while still honoring deeper commitments, especially to our Green Business Certification. Change happens, but through it all, Epicurean will stay devoted to healthy, organic, and seasonal foods. Buying local, minimizing food waste, and reducing our carbon footprint will always be integral to our business model, no matter the new challenge.

Early in our development as a company, Epicurean Group understood the nutritional and environmental value of less food processing and meat production. Our 2024 pledge to reduce meat on our menus by 10% is strong; we’re offering more high-protein plant-forward and minimally processed dishes. When serving as a Delegate Member to Terra Madre, the non-profit Slow Foods bi-annual gathering in Italy, we brought back Ancient Grains in 2016 and Slow Beans in 2018 to enhance the effort. Clients have really enjoyed the inclusion, and demand has grown into a new market of natural proteins and grains now available throughout the entire Bay Area.

Epicurean Group also continues to stand out among competitors by inspiring clients and staff on how to Live Well: find, prepare, and enjoy delicious and healthy foods. In this spirit, 2021 saw a return of our popular onsite lunch-and-learn series, and we also launched Kitchen Talk, a new blog for everything food and health.

fresh. honest. local.

Since 2003, Epicurean Group’s founder, Mary Clark Bartlett (CEO), and co-founders Marvin Rodriguez (CFO) and Rey Hernandez (Senior VP), have been customizing programs to provide fresh, honest, local food. With a sustainable and mindful approach, Epicurean elevates the dining experience for clients in corporate campuses, educational institutions, and senior living communities.