Zest Culinary Services is the southeast's premier food service provider, offering customized dining programs to meet the needs of our region's vibrant, growing communities.
Zest Culinary Services is honored to manage custom dining programs for more than 60 prestigious schools, residential facilities and corporate institutions throughout the Southeast, and we are excited to expand into new markets. Our valued clients include many who have relied on us for decades to provide the highest level of culinary services, so they can focus on their own key missions.
"Zest Culinary Services is the best food service provider I've encountered in over 35 years in higher education. Their exceptional quality, variety, and personal connections with students and faculty set them apart, and their dedication to excellence, fair pricing, and responsiveness to special needs make them an indispensable partner."
- Dr. Roger Parrott, President, Belhaven University
"Campus dining is a key part of students' college experience, providing a place to eat, socialize and feel at home. Zest Culinary Services took over our dining program and brought it to a new level with unique offerings and convenient options. Students have noticed a difference in the quality of the food, and faculty and staff have made the cafeteria the place to be for lunch, taking advantage of the opportunity to network and build community with the students. Zest's dedication to exceptional service is obvious and we value the relationship!"
- Laura Jackson, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer, Mississippi College
"We have had a great relationship with Zest Culinary Services for the past two years, and we look forward to our continued partnership with them in the future. The service our school gets from the top of the organization down to our local school staff is appreciated, and each member of the company team has become part of our Starkville Academy family."
- Jeremy Nicholas, Head of School, Starkville Academy
Our Markets
Customizing Culinary Solutions
We design dining programs for clients throughout the southeastern United States that prioritize taste and nutrition while meeting budgetary and site-specific conditions. Our customized programs are carefully curated to:
Present premium-quality, delicious food that meets your organization's unique needs and preferences
Maintain affordability without sacrificing top-level service, safety and best industry practices
Offer flexibility to handle catering for special events, holidays and other exciting dining experiences
Zest Culinary Services knows the heart of every successful dining program is great-tasting food. We partner with local growers to guarantee the freshest produce, seek organic and sustainably-sourced products whenever possible, and work with registered dieticians to ensure healthy, balanced meals. Bring Zest to the table for dining solutions that make all the difference where it counts most – taste!
Quality Sourcing
Our long-term relationships with the southeast’s leading food distributors ensures access to the best grocery products available.
The South is famous for its warm, generous hospitality, and Zest Culinary Services puts hospitality excellence at the core of our company’s values. We are always seeking talented individuals with a passion for service to help our company meet the expanding needs of this dynamic region.