Our chefs are fundamental to our creativity. Empowered to work directly with local farmers and food artisans, each chef sources exceptional ingredients that reflect the flavors and foodways of your community.
Creative freedom
The menu at each of our 500-plus cafés changes every single day. And no two of them are the same. We purposefully avoid corporate recipes or menu cycles, instead giving chefs the ability to create menus specific for each location, designed to express your unique culture and your audiences’ tastes. As visionaries and collaborators, our chefs ensure each experience has its own authentic flavor.
We are proud of the fact that the Bon Appétit chili in a financial services account in Austin,TX, doesn’t taste anything like the chili at Target near Minneapolis, MN. They should be different. Food should help tell the story of where you are. Yet food can also take you places. That’s why in addition to delicious versions of familiar standards, you’ll also find a lot of global cuisine on our menus: authentic versions of dishes that will transport you to the world’s most celebrated cuisines.
An abundance of culinary talent
Our chefs come from all backgrounds and walks of life. One thing they all share is a commitment to our Dream. Meet just a few of our recently honored stars below.
Working with Bon Appétit is an absolute pleasure. Their team delivers high-quality, student-centered dining experiences that reflect care, creativity, and cultural awareness. Whether serving everyday meals or supporting special events, they’re a trusted and valued part of our campus community.
Meet Cliff Rome, our partner at the Obama Presidential Center
We’re thrilled to partner with Chef Cliff Rome, owner of Peach’s in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, to operate the dining services at the Obama Presidential Center opening on the South Side next year.
