ABOUT US
Hospitality with Heart, Crafted from Scratch
ABOUT US
Hospitality with Heart, Crafted from Scratch
We’re more than a dining provider – we’re your partner in creating vibrant hospitality experiences that reflect your community’s values and culture.
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
of Chef-Driven Excellence
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
of Chef-Driven Excellence
For the past three decades, Parkhurst Dining has stayed true to a simple but powerful belief: great dining starts with great chefs, shared culinary standards, and a people-first focus.
Founded in 1996 as a chef-driven contract dining company, we’ve built our reputation on culinary craftsmanship, scratch cooking, and authentic hospitality — guided by our Culinary Gold Standards across higher education, corporate dining, and specialty venues.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we invite you to look back on the people, principles, and passion that have shaped Parkhurst — and continue to define who we are today.
OUR STORY: Built on Genuine Hospitality
OUR STORY:
Built on Genuine Hospitality
Since 1949: A FOUNDATION OF FAMILY AND FOOD
Since 1949, Eat’n Park Restaurants have maintained a strong presence and reputation for family dining and hospitality in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Our story begins with Eat’n Park Restaurants – where hospitality and community care have shaped every guest interaction for over 75 years in our restaurants across the Mid-Atlantic region.
1996: PARKHURST IS BORN
Parkhurst Dining was founded in 1996, built on the solid foundation of food service and hospitality expertise from our restaurant roots.
With deep restaurant roots and a chef-driven mindset, Parkhurst was founded in 1996 to bring a higher standard of fresh, personalized dining to schools, universities, and workplaces.
DRIVING INNOVATION TODAY & Beyond
Today, as part of the Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we continue to blaze new paths while embracing our roots.
As part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we remain grounded in our values while pushing the boundaries of what great foodservice looks like – through scratch-made meals, meaningful partnerships, and innovative guest experiences.
WHAT GUIDES US:
A Culinary Legacy, Reimagined for Your Community
From executive breakfasts to team lunches, we create dining experiences that align perfectly with your organization’s rhythm and culture.
We Care About People
We care about our team members, guests, clients, and communities. Building strong relationships is at the heart of who we are and what we do.
We Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We strive to create a table where our team members, guests, and neighbors feel a sense of belonging and where all perspectives are welcomed, included, and respected.
We Are Passionate About Food
Food – the way it’s prepared, sourced, and served – isn’t just our business, it’s our passion. We create food that people love. This is at the center of every hospitality experience we provide for our guests and clients.
WE SEEK INNOVATION
We are committed to continuous improvement, consistently innovating our business to create outstanding hospitality experiences in support of our team members, in service to our guests and clients, and to make the world around us a better place.
We Are Fiscally Responsible
The financial well-being of our company provides us with a strong foundation on which we build for continued success. This allows us to have a long-lens view that guides our decision-making and fuels our future.
PART OF EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP, WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE
A Legacy Of Hospitality Alongside:
Family dining
since 1949
A fresh take on urban
comfort food
Custom-built salads
and bold burgers
Sharing smiles nationwide
PART OF EAT’N PARK HOSPITALITY GROUP, WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE A
A Legacy Of Hospitality Alongside:
EAT’N PARK RESTAURANTS:
A fresh take on urban comfort food
THE PORCH:
Family dining since 1949
HELLO BISTRO:
Custom-built salads and bold burgers
SMILEYCOOKIE.COM: