Culinary Creativity. Technical Expertise. Innovative Solutions.

Since 1997, Culinary Systems has helped it’s clients in the grocery, restaurant, and manufacturing industries generate over $3 billion in sales*

“Let us help you introduce your new product!”

*Sales are estimates subject to change

IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE… IT’S DINNER®

  • Culinary Creativity

    With over 150 years of combined culinary experience, Culinary Systems creates exciting, chef-crafted food that delights every guest, on every occasion. Our team is grounded in a food-forward philosophy—prioritizing flavor, quality, and creativity above all else. From initial concept to final product, we lead with the plate, ensuring that every item not only meets operational demands but also exceeds guest expectations.

  • Technical Expertise

    At Culinary Systems, we bring real-world manufacturing experience to the table. From restaurant-quality plated menu items to large-scale processing, we've successfully developed and produced every type of food product imaginable. Whether you're launching a new concept or scaling an existing one, our proven track record ensures your ideas are brought to life with precision and consistency.

  • Innovative Solutions

    Great ideas mean nothing without marketplace success. At Culinary Systems, we combine attitudinal and demographic consumer data with our proprietary culinary trend tracking to ensure every product we develop is not only exciting but built for profitable consumer appeal. From concept to scale, we focus on delivering food innovations that truly connect and perform in the real world.
TRAINING
Culinary training programs covering a variety of areas customized to your organization.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR MANUFACTURERS
Put our experience and expertise in foodservice manufacturing to work for your new idea.
RECIPE AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Our trained facilitators provide unparalleled expertise in recipe and concept development.
RESTAURANT START-UP
We utilize decades of experience to help you design new restaurant concepts from the ground up.
EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS–MOTION STUDIES
Our team of chefs has created a process to analyze & optimize your restaurant operations.

  • Tom T.

    Vice President, Nestle Food Service

    “I can always rely on Culinary Systems, led by Tony Lagana and his team of culinary professionals, to deliver innovative, customer-correct products that exceed everyone’s expectations. Fast commercialization is our goal and they get us there.”

  • Brian G.

    Director of Research & Development, Quaker Oats Company

    “We had become stagnant in our product development effort, and our idea-generating process was not generating any new ideas. That's when we asked Culinary Systems to get involved. Their excellent culinary skills and practical product development knowledge allowed them to demonstrate concepts and prototypes that quickly became part of our product development program. We currently have several products in advanced development that are a direct result of Culinary System’s involvement. I know we will be working with Tony and his team in the future.”

  • Ted B.

    Vice President & General Manager, Barnes & Noble Cafes

    “We asked Tony Lagana and Culinary Systems to design our new proprietary panini sandwich line. There were a large number of functional requirements for the finished product line, as well as operating restrictions within our cafes. Tony and his team met or beat our deadlines, truly over-delivered on program documentation, and, most importantly, created panini recipes that are now generating profits well in excess of plan for our café group. We will use Tony again!”

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