Our Philosophy
Creative Dining builds fresh, custom dining programs for higher education, K-12 independent schools, corporations, senior living communities, and conference centers.
We know that dining is about much more than the food. When we dine together, we foster and celebrate culture; we pull up a chair to share experiences and build community.
Who is Creative Dining?
We were founded on a vision of providing a more personalized and flexible approach to hospitality management than the industry norm. 30+ years later, we set the table daily for conversation and connection while serving delicious cuisine to thousands of people across 16 states and 80+ locations – from dining rooms and ballrooms to micro markets and concession stands.
Since inception, our approach is about trust, transparency, and forming a genuine, mutually beneficial partnership with you.
Operating with integrity is a central tenet to our company. We don’t hide fees or pad invoices. We uniquely operate within your organization by blending seamlessly with your brand and community, acting as an extension of you. Our team has the autonomy to make operational and economic decisions quickly and in your best interest without all the red tape.
Feed your culture today — literally! Let Creative Dining help you foster engagement, retention, productivity, and satisfaction for your diners.
Our Vision
To be the most trustworthy, flexible and attentive hospitality partner.
Our Mission
We relentlessly strive to provide clients with fresh, sustainable, innovative, customized hospitality experiences, operating with integrity and working in open and trusting relationships.
Our Core Values
These values help uniquely differentiate us: Integrity. Flexibility. Family. Creativity. Sensitivity. Sustainability. Diversity.
We create a welcoming environment that embraces, supports, and values all people.
Our Founding Philosophy & Pledge
Creative Dining Services is a hospitality management company. We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing our customers quality products at a fair value along with excellence in standards of service. We will work in partnership with our clients to achieve their goals as a part of their community.
Our clients and employees are our greatest assets; without either, we would not exist as a company. We will strive to listen, respond to their needs, and provide growth opportunities for both. We will conduct our business according to Christian values and principles.
We serve your diners with the finest selection of high-quality products at the best value while maintaining the strictest food safety standards. We pledge, as guests in your facility, to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and cleanliness.