IMG Culinary Competitors

Bon Appétit Management Company (www.bamco.com) is an on-site restaurant company offering full food-service management to corporations, universities, and specialty venues. Based in Redwood City, CA, Bon Appétit has more than 1,000 cafés in 33 states, including ones for Google, Oracle, Emory University, and the Getty Center, as well as public restaurants such as STEM Kitchen & Garden and The Hangar in South San Francisco. Bon Appétit chefs cook from scratch, including their sauces, stocks, and soups. A pioneer in environmentally sound sourcing policies, Bon Appétit has developed programs addressing local purchasing, the overuse of antibiotics, sustainable seafood, the food and climate change connection, humanely raised meat and eggs, and farmworker welfare. We're proud to have received numerous awards for our work, from organizations including the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the James Beard Foundation, Chefs Collaborative, Natural Resources Defense Council, Seafood Choices Alliance, The Humane Society of the United States, and Food Alliance. 

Catering by Michaels is a full-service special event catering company in Chicago. We are fiercely committed to delivering uncompromised quality, impressive presentation, and attention to even the smallest of details. We believe that catering is more than just food on a plate; it's about building a relationship with each of our clients, understanding their personal style, and delivering an unforgettable experience for them and their guests. Many of our employees have spent their entire careers working at Catering by Michaels, which speaks volumes to who we are as a company. Our team's culinary expertise, creativity and dedication are what drives our company forward and makes it an exceptionally fun and rewarding place to work.

Taste's innovative and energetic team is comprised of seasoned professionals with more than 30 years of experience. With an honest passion for the industry, Taste Catering provides fresh ideas combined with exceptional service in design, production and execution of customized events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our sales team and event designers offer customized menu planning, floral and tabletop design and full-service event planning. Taste Catering uses only the freshest and highest quality ingredients and actively supports local growers and producers that engage in organic and sustainable agricultural practices. Taste Catering is proud to be "Green Certified" by the San Francisco Department of the Environment.