GOOD TASTE STARTS here.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
WORKSPACE SOLUTIONS
Setting THE TABLE.
Our 400 team members, Ambassadors of Good Taste, HAVE CREATED AN UNPARALLELED CULINARY HARMONY.
We’re a true American success story. In 1985, operating on a shoestring budget out of her home kitchen, Nancy Sharp, a single-mother and Chicago-native, launched Food for Thought. Today, with operations throughout Chicagoland, Phoenix and Washington, DC, Nancy remains at the head of our table and our founding principal remains at the center of our plate: “Great food, similar to great organizations, starts with the best ingredients.”
Great food, similar to great organizations, starts with the best ingredients.
NANCY SHARP | FOUNDER
“Head of the Food For Thought Table”
The Food EXPERIENCE.
We believe food has the power to transform a Workspace — to nourish bodies, minds, and communities. We design programs around your needs, your schedule, and your culture, bringing tailored culinary services to your offices, operations, and campuses. Our goal is simple: to create moments of conversation, comfort, and joy to every meal, every time.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CULINARY INNOVATION CENTER
Our Culinary Innovation Center is where good taste takes root. Here, our chefs blend creativity with precision, crafting, testing, and refining each dish to ensure it wows the palate and performs seamlessly in every setting. Every recipe is thoughtfully developed, every flavor meticulously balanced, and every presentation artfully designed. It’s a place where intention meets care, ensuring that what reaches your plate is nothing short of exceptional.
From heading up multiple MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS , to a win on THE TRAVEL CHANNEL’S “CHOW MASTERS” , to opening THE DELTA (landing on both CHICAGO MAGAZINE’S “BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN CHICAGO” list and Time Out Magazine’s “100 BEST THINGS WE ATE” list), Chef Adam Wendt brings extensive culinary experience and innovative ideas to menu development at Food For Thought.
ADAM WENDT | EXECUTIVE CHEF
2 YEAR FFT AMBASSADOR
Elevate EVERYDAY WORK LIFE.
FOOD & BEVERAGE PROGRAMS
• Cafeterias
• Food Halls
• Corporate Dining
CONFERENCE CENTERS
• Full Service Catering
• Meeting Support
• Management
BARISTA, COFFEE & SMOOTHIE STATIONS
• On-site Coffee Bars
• Specialty Drinks
• Fresh Pastries
BREAKROOM & PANTRY SERVICES
• Micro Market
• Snacks/Beverages
• Customized Program
The Best Ingredient…
BEYOND FOOD.
ARMANDO CULINARY TEAM
24 YEAR FFT AMBASSADOR
I bring a smile to your face one meal at a time.
We believe that the finest meals begin with more than great ingredients — they start with great people.
Behind every plate we serve are years of dedication, mastery, and soulfulness. Whether it’s the team members you’ll see, or those who work in the back of the house, our culinary teams, servers, logistics members, chefs, managers, and purchase agents embody a commitment to detail that culminates in elevating every meal into an experience. Preparation is the foundation of everything we do, and nowhere is that more evident than in our kitchens, where precision, passion, and pride collide.
THE BEST INGREDIENT… BEYOND FOOD
OFFICE MANAGER 28 YEAR FFT AMBASSADOR
LIZ , our Office Manager, is the heartbeat of this effort. With 28 years of service, Liz ensures that every operation is smooth, every schedule is tight, and every detail is on point.
I make sure logistics and scheduling run seamlessly, so everything happens exactly when and how it should.
Behind the Curtain... DELIVERING ON OUR PROMISE.
When it comes to food service in your workspace, showing your employees they are as important as you say they are, or making a great impression on your client, is where the little things make a big difference. From ensuring the coffee is brewed at the ideal temperature to making sure the salad bar looks like it’s straight from the garden, we live in the details. Our team doesn’t just show up — we anticipate your needs, manage the schedule, and keep the food experience fresh and exciting each time, each day. After all, you eat first with your eyes, and then the real magic happens, turning lunch breaks and meetings into opportunities for connection.
LIZ
The Three Pillars
OF OUR TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE.
OUR PEOPLE, OUR PRODUCTS, AND OUR PLANET drive every decision we make, inspiring us to craft exceptional meals and shape a meaningful mission.
Purpose is at the core of who we are, fueling a future that’s not just sustainable, but thriving.
Nourishing you starts nourishing our team members. We set the high bar when it comes to low employee turnover. Our people are here because they want to make a difference. We believe our greatest responsibility is to craft a better world — one that nurtures our teams, respects our resources, and creates opportunities for generations to come. Treating people as we wish to be treated ourselves is not just serving today’s tables — we’re setting the table for tomorrow.
