Hyatt's Food Philosophy

Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.

Built on the foundation of providing food and beverage options that are good for people, the planet and communities.

Healthy People

We’re focused on delivering options that consider balanced nutrition, portion control and natural ingredients prepared with nutrient-preserving cooking techniques.

Healthy Planet

We've implemented sustainable practices designed to help improve the long-term health of the planet such as reduction of waste to landfill commitments, recycling programs, sustainable sourcing and energy efficiency protocols.

Healthy Communities

We’re supporting our communities by sourcing from local suppliers as well as sharing knowledge and actively supporting farmers’ markets and community organizations.

Philosophy Principles

Here are 10 key principles our chefs take into consideration when developing our menu offerings:

Advocating for Healthy Eating

We offer balanced meal options by focusing on fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy oils and fats, and whole grains.

Showcasing Local, Seasonal Flavors

Local cuisines not only showcase culture and heritage, they also feature ingredients that can be readily grown in the area. We design dishes that celebrate local traditions, fresh and seasonal harvests, and local businesses.

Providing Plant-Forward Options

In addition to offering vegetarian or vegan dishes, we can provide menu options that embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes as the center of the plate to help limit the amount of animal protein being used.

Advancing Animal Welfare

We offer high-quality animal protein raised in a humane way by identifying suppliers that have strong animal welfare practices. Examples include using ingredients such as:

Cage-free eggs
Polyphosphate-free shrimp
Sustainable seafood
Naturally cured bacon
Group house (crate-free) pork
Natural chicken
Grass-fed beef

Sourcing Seafood Responsibly

We prioritize purchasing seafood with credible certifications from councils such as Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

Working with Responsible Businesses

We aim to work with businesses that embrace values similar to ours. When possible, we select suppliers that help uplift their community members and advance environmental best practices.

Understanding Product Origin

We strive to gain visibility into practices at the source from which our food comes. We do this by requesting information, visiting sites or seeking well-regarded certifications.

Preventing Food Waste

We focus on the most effective way to reduce food waste—prevention—by limiting overproduction, matching purchases closely with expected demand, and managing portion size.

Limiting Single-Use Disposables

We favor reusable options when possible. When disposable items are used, we work to identify options that are locally recyclable or compostable.

Conserving Energy and Water

We strive to conserve energy and water. Example actions include turning on kitchen equipment only when necessary, ensuring refrigerators are not left open and using energy and water-efficient kitchen equipment whenever possible.