“ Our caring, winning culture means we work hard to give all the people behind the food a world of opportunity and careers for life.”
— Palmer Brown, CEO Compass Group North America
THE FOUNDERS
Ten years ago, Donald and Lisa Crutch co-founded Chef Appreciation Week to honor and recognize all those serving in the culinary industry.
In 2018, Compass Group USA partnered with the Crutch family to celebrate Chef Appreciation Week in our cafés and restaurants nationwide.
In 2019, When Donald Crutch unexpectedly passed away, Compass Group pledged to carry on his legacy with a commitment to make it a global campaign.
Today, Chef Appreciation Week is now the largest celebration of chefs and culinarians globally, supported across 30+ Compass countries as well as externally by other food and hospitality businesses.
