Services
Creating Menus with WOW!Real Food is at the core of what we do
Each day, we serve lots of hungry people, and we draw on our years of diverse experience to make sure there’s something for everyone – regardless of culture, age, dietary restrictions or personal preferences. This means we are constantly learning, watching, refining, experimenting and many of our ideas come from you. Our systems and processes help our Chefs customize, plan and serve balanced, variety-filled menus each day. They also streamline tasks allowing more time for creativity, sourcing and our guests. And, unlike large contractors, we actually encourage our Chefs to bring in local ingredients and to make substitutions to reduce waste for everyone.
Real Food is at the core of what we do
Each day, we serve lots of hungry people, and we draw on our years of diverse experience to make sure there’s something for everyone – regardless of culture, age, dietary restrictions or personal preferences. This means we are constantly learning, watching, refining, experimenting and many of our ideas come from you. Our systems and processes help our Chefs customize, plan and serve balanced, variety-filled menus each day. They also streamline tasks allowing more time for creativity, sourcing and our guests. And, unlike large contractors, we actually encourage our Chefs to bring in local ingredients and to make substitutions to reduce waste for everyone.
Our EXPERTISE
The MG client list shows at least three things which we feel contribute to our operational strength for you: Our versatility – we provide a broad range of services: catering to dignitaries, operating busy dining rooms, managing restaurants, providing sit down meals for retirees – and a little bit of everything in between. Our culinary talent – we serve people of all ages, foods of all kinds, which means we must create popular, tasty, unique selections and constantly innovate. Our people skills – we recruit, develop and support our people so our clients can rest assured we are in step with their values.
Our EXPERTISE
The MG client list shows at least three things which we feel contribute to our operational strength for you: Our versatility – we provide a broad range of services: catering to dignitaries, operating busy dining rooms, managing restaurants, providing sit down meals for retirees – and a little bit of everything in between. Our culinary talent – we serve people of all ages, foods of all kinds, which means we must create popular, tasty, unique selections and constantly innovate. Our people skills – we recruit, develop and support our people so our clients can rest assured we are in step with their values.
Education

Education
Corporate CafÉs
Because our style is customized and detail oriented, versus purely volume driven, we have been a great fit for businesses and non‐profit organizations that want daily dining services and boutique catering.

Corporate CafÉs
Because our style is customized and detail oriented, versus purely volume driven, we have been a great fit for businesses and non‐profit organizations that want daily dining services and boutique catering.
Catering & Events

Catering & Events
To provide food for the body and soul, we need to make sure we not only thoughtfully create menus and select ingredients, but we also provide our guests with information about how to make good choices. Our Corporate Chefs and Registered Dietitians have years of experience providing cooking instruction and demonstration, classroom discussion, gardening how-to’s, for individuals, groups, young adults, and children.
Visit Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our approach to a variety of nutrition-related topics, including allergies.

Meet Cate Smith- Corporate Chef
Cate’s passion for food and nutrition makes her an outstanding teacher and coach in these important areas. Cate’s dynamic personality consistently wins her the praise of audiences small and large, young and senior. She has taught in the areas of mindful eating, nutrition, food safety, allergies, etc. These courses are offered to ALL of our communities & internally as an additional resource for our employees.
To provide food for the body and soul, we need to make sure we not only thoughtfully create menus and select ingredients, but we also provide our guests with information about how to make good choices. Our Corporate Chefs and Registered Dietitians have years of experience providing cooking instruction and demonstration, classroom discussion, gardening how-to’s, for individuals, groups, young adults, and children.
Visit Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our approach to a variety of nutrition-related topics, including allergies.

Meet Cate Smith
Corporate Chef
Cate’s passion for food and nutrition makes her an outstanding teacher and coach in these important areas. Cate’s dynamic personality consistently wins her the praise of audiences small and large, young and senior. She has taught in the areas of mindful eating, nutrition, food safety, allergies, etc. These courses are offered to ALL of our communities & internally as an additional resource for our employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT US
4944 Old Boonsboro Rd.
Lynchburg,VA 24503
434.384.3663
Human Resources
hr@merig.com
Want to talk Business?
partner@merig.com
CONTACT US
4944 Old Boonsboro Rd.
Lynchburg,VA 24503
434.384.3663
Human Resources
hr@merig.com
Want to talk Business?
partner@merig.com