THE CLIENT CONNECT WITH EUREST
FY25Q3 | April-June2025
A A MESSAGE FROM YOUR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Greetings,
April is shaping up to be an exciting month full of culinary innovation and sustainable initiatives!
We are thrilled to introduce Turo Turo a vibrant new Filipino concept that's already generating buzz. It’s a fresh and flavorful addition we're proud to bring to our program.
We’re also excited to roll out our new Spring Catering Menu, featuring seasonal and delicious offerings perfect for everything from casual team lunches to special events. These new dishes highlight the best of spring ingredients and are designed to impress and delight.
As we approach Earth Day, we're also focused on one of our top priorities, reducing waste and protecting our planet We're committed to working with you to implement waste- reduction solutions that align with your organization’s values and goals.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Happy Spring!
Maggie McLafferty, Southwest Region/Senior Vice President
TRENDS AND UPDATES
TREND WATCH
As seen in Foodservice Director, Eurest’s perspective on the foods, flavors and forces defining the year ahead.
HEAR FROM OUR REGIONAL CHEFS
PLANNING FOR TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE
Eurest VP of Human Resources Keysa Minnifield shared her advice in HR Daily Advisor on the one question leaders need to constantly ask today to prepare for tomorrow
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ECT DIRECT
en in Daily Coffee News, Eurest introduced Coffee Roasters, benefiting coffeeng communities with every cup.
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CONNECT WITH PEOPLE
EUREST WELCOMES LARGEST LIFELONG LEARNING CLASS
Eurest’s Global University of Lifelong Learning (GULL) welcomed its largest class todate, kicking off a 16-week journey. More than 82% of graduates remain with the company and 42% have been promoted.
MEET THE CLASS
FOUR GENERATIONS OF WOMEN LEAD ONE POWERFUL DISCUSSION
Catch up on the special Women’s History Month discussion about women in the workforce through the generations Four women across Eurest & ESFM shared their unique stories and perspectives on managing professional aspirations with personal convictions
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EUREST CHEFS PARTICIPATE IN WOMEN IN CULINARY SHOWCASE
CELEBRATING BARISTA APPRECIATION DAY
Our second annual Barista Appreciation Day is May 9 Join us in extending a thank you to the baristas serving up our signature drinks with a smile from coffee bars every day.
FIND OUT OUR BARISTAS FAVORITE DRINKS
For the fifth year, 30 culinarians across Compass joined together for the Women in Culinary Showcase to demonstrate their culinary creativity and inspire new pathways. The four chefs representing Eurest include Executive Sous Chef Amanda Standfield, Sous Chefs Frances Lyles, Tanisha Wynder and Executive Chef Shanique Lewin.
CONNECT WIT
HERO STORIES
Alyssa has been excelling at JJ La Jolla through her outstanding leadership, tapping into the power of Hospitality 10X with innovative marketplace programming that leverages our marketing, retail, and culinary initiatives. She and her team host monthly chef tables and popup events, fostering inclusion by encouraging each team member to lead their own chef table or pop-up. These engaging service experiences have been extremely well-received by both our clients and guests at JJ La Jolla, further highlighting Alyssa's inspiring leadership and the strong sense of ownership within her team and fostering the growth and development of her team. For these reasons, we were proud to present Alyssa with a HERO award. Additionally, we celebrated Alyssa's incredible milestone of ten years of service with Compass Group.
HERO STORIES
Ray has truly excelled over the past few months by leading our new clients at Novartis with expertise and teamwork. His collaboration with our frontline team and clients has greatly enhanced the Bistro Café, introducing new services through recently procured equipment and a much-needed refresh. We’ve received numerous emails, phone calls, and in-person feedback from clients, executive assistants, and guests alike, all praising the improvements in the Bistro Café – and it’s all thanks to our Chef Manager, Raymond!
CULINARY CHAMPION - CHEF SHANE
Chef Shane brings over 15 years of culinary experience, homed in Spanish and farm-to-table restaurants across California. Shane joined Eurest a little over a year ago as the executive chef for ZOOX.
Shane executes a client specific healthy food program that requires halal meats, 25% grass feed beef, non vegetable oils, vegan/vegetarian dishes, and rotating menu's seven days a week for a full calendar year
He recently participated in a culinary contest and took home 1 place! We are grateful to have him as part of the Eurest family. st
INSPIRE THROUGH FOOD
MOCHA MOUSSE LANDS AT THE COFFEE BAR
The Pantone Color of the Year inspires fashion, interior design, décor… and even hair color. When Pantone named the Color of the Year for 2025, the Eurest team was inspired to bring the warmth and elegance of Mocha Mousse to life literally For a limited time, guests can sip or taste the Color of the Year with the Mocha Mousse Latte served with Coffee Whipped Cream or Mocha Mousse Delight.
TRY THE MOCHA MOUSSE DELIGHT
NOW SERVING: TURO-TURO, REVOLUTION NOODLE AND LITTLE LIME
Our latest culinary concepts bring an abundance of flavor and texture.
Turo-Turo is our latest chef-driven concept representing Filipino heritage and its influences from Spanish, Western, Chinese, Japanese and Pacific Islander cuisine. Menus feature cultural staples like Chicken Adobo and the smoky richness of Filipino BBQ Chicken.
Revolution Noodle has gotten an exciting update. Our Asian-inspired concept featuring specialty noodles, features dishes made to order. Look out for our two menus: Pho and Ramen.
Little Lime is our latest Tex-Mex concept, fusing the bold flavors of Texas and the vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine Try the fajita platters, burritos and bowls, nachos and taco salads
INSPIRE THROUGH FOOD
SPRING CATERING IN BLOOM
As gardens bloom and winter layers are shed, Eurest’s spring catering menu presents the flavors of the season. For morning inspiration, look for the Farmers Market Brunch Boards or Breakfast Tea Party spread featuring petite scones, maple sausage pigs in a blanked and minted fruit salad. A build your own Iced Tea Bar is there to elevate lunch and for those in-between meal meetings, there are plenty of small bites, including Afternoon Tea Boards and Hummus Cups with Spring Vegetables.
For more information, please reach out to your Catering Manager.
INTRODUCING ACTUAL VEGGIES AS EXCLUSIVE VEGGIE BURGER PARTNER
Eurest welcomes Actual Veggies as our exclusive veggie burger partner a brand that aligns with our commitment to supporting well-being and better nutrition choices for our guests through fresh, high-quality ingredients. The Black Bean Burger is offered year-round, and we’ll serve exciting seasonal burgers, including the Super Greens Burger this spring.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ACTUAL VEGGIES
SOLUTIONS CREATE
EUREST FUELS COFFEE INNOVATION WITH DIRECT COFFEE ROASTERS
Our new drip coffee self-serve program features Direct Coffee Roasters, a brand Eurest developed in partnership with Farmer Brothers. Featuring 11 distinct blends, Direct Coffee is roasted in a LEED Silver Certified, low-emission facility powered by 100% renewable energy credits Beyond traditional drip coffee stations, Direct Coffee Roasters is now part of our catering operations, providing high-quality coffee selections for workplace meetings and special events.
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INVESTING IN BEHAVIOR CHANGE RESEARCH TO DRIVE PLANT-CENTRIC MENUS
Eurest partnered with an East Coast financial client to test and demonstrate the power of education and menu innovation in leading guests to choose better-for-you options. The focus was to present plant-forward menu choices in different ways for the same item to understand motivations.
FIND OUT THE RESULTS
FLOWER SHOP IN YOUR MARKETPLACE
Lunch with a side of spring blooms! Eurest’s flower shops are popping up at marketplaces this spring, so you can build a special bouquet of fresh flowers.
This experience is a perfect complement for seasonal experiences, like Mother’s Day.
LIVE OUR PROMISE
PURELY ELIZABETH NOW EUREST’S EXCLUSIVE GRANOLA PROVIDER
Elizabeth Stein set out to make a better-for-you granola and ascended to grocery store favorite since founding Purely Elizabeth out of her small New York City kitchen. Today, Eurest is a leading supporter of Purely Elizabeth’s expansion into foodservice. The brand's Ancient Grains Granola will be our exclusive granola partner.
ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR IMPACT & INCLUSION MONTH
April is Inclusion & Impact Month across Compass and we’re uniting to make a difference. Teams will be organizing service activities and we’ll be participating in Best Buddies Friendship Walks in cities nationwide. The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
SEE EUREST CARES IN ACTION
NEW BENEFIT ALERT: VOLUNTEER TIME OFF
Eurest is joining client partners in supporting team members with getting active in their communities. Eurest introduced Volunteer Time Off, or VTO, as a new salaried employee benefit to encourage community involvement.
MORE ABOUT VTO
TAKE ACTION FOR STOP FOOD WASTE DAY
Stop Food Waste Day is recognized globally on April 30. Started by Compass Group in 2017, it’s the largest single day of action in the fight against global food waste – inspiring innovation and action that creates lasting change in our operations.
WATCH OUR RECIPE SERIES TO GET INSPIRED
WHAT’S COMING
A LOOK AT Q3
MARKETPLACE HAPPENINGS
Longer days and more sunshine, there is so much to look forward to in the months ahead.
May is the Berry Best. May is National Strawberry Month –look out for recipes and specials that celebrate the peak of the strawberry’s freshness and flavor all month long.
Fiesta de Mayo. To coincide with Cinco de Mayo, our marketplaces will feature special Mexican-inspired cuisine
Culinary Spotlight: Asian American Pacific Islander Month in May. To showcase the flavors and cuisine from our community of chefs, we’ll be sharing special menus in the marketplace.
Mental Health Awareness month is in May. Our Well-being team will be supporting initiatives during the month National Donut Day. You do-nut want to miss this Specials will be available for this guest favorite day.
KEY DATES TO NOTE
Earth Day: April 22
Administrative Professionals Day: April 23
Stop Food Waste Day: April 30
Mother’s Day: May 11
Memorial Day: May 26
Father’s Day: June 15
Juneteenth: June 19
Summer Solstice: June 20
