Local Roots, National Reach: Regional Food Suppliers Available Through Foodbuy Foodservice

A well-rounded sourcing plan includes partnerships that cover broadline and regional routes to market. That’s why Foodbuy Foodservice works with trusted regional food suppliers across the United States.

Our regional vendors go through our standard vetting process, allowing us to better understand their offerings and effectively negotiate high-quality programs.

Gourmet Kitchen

Who they are:

Gourmet Kitchen is a specialty foods provider that offers artisanal products tailored to diverse clientele in the event and banquet industry. Backed by expert sales and customer service teams, they ensure superior quality, safety, and consistency through fully customized product development and SQF 2 certified HACCP food safety programs.

Their catalog of products covers multiple product lines, from appetizers to center of the plate items to desserts. Gourmet Kitchen works with operators in the D.C., Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago, Florida, Baltimore, New York City, Southern California, Atlanta, and Southern Connecticut metropolitan areas.

Top products:

• Breakfast selections from flaky biscuits and savory quiches to hearty burritos and sweet muffins. Product selections include Southern-style biscuits, a Gruyere and egg crustless soufflé, a 14″ Applewood smoked bacon and Swiss savory tart, a bold chorizo breakfast burrito, a warm apple and cinnamon muffin, and a buttermilk breakfast tart filled with blueberries and crunchy granola.
• Hors d’oeuvres ranging from meat, poultry, and seafood to vegetarian, including options such as bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts, Maui shrimp spring rolls, clam casino on the half shell, and wild mushroom profiteroles. 
• Entrées featuring premium meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian options. Product selections include chicken Florentine rolls, tender braised short ribs, premium lump crab cakes, and rich eggplant moussaka.
• Desserts from bite-sized indulgences to elegant cakes. Product selections include a Venetian bon bon assortment, chocolate petit fours, lemon meringue tartlets, tiramisu and red velvet sliceable cakes, and a classic French macaron assortment among many more. 
• Specialty selections such as globally inspired specialty dishes with options tailored to gluten-friendly, vegan, and plant-based diets. Product selections include Korean beef dumplings, Argentinian chicken empanadas, vegan chocolate mousse cake, and raw cake assortments in flavors like chocolate and caramel, lime and mango, and raspberry and passion fruit.

Keany Produce

Who they are:

When looking for regional food suppliers committed to local sourcing, exceptional service, and operational excellence, Keany Produce is an ideal partner. This produce supplier leverages strong relationships with regional farms and growers through their “Grow With Us” program, which supports small, local farmers and strengthens the Mid-Atlantic food system. With the addition of Limehouse Produce (Charleston), Ward’s Produce (Raleigh/Durham), and Keany Charlotte, their footprint continues to grow while staying rooted in local markets.

 Keany Produce offers various other benefits including:

• Personalized support from dedicated account managers and tailored programs specific to the foodservice industry.
• An in-house fleet with precise temperature control and full cold-chain integrity.
• An in-house, third-party-certified quality assurance team  with advanced traceability and proactive food safety communications.
• Programs that reduce food waste, lower emissions, and further support sustainability goals.

Top products:

• In-house fresh cut processing of over 1,000 SKUs, including watermelon chunks, snipped green beans, and diced onions.
• 150+ microgreens and edible flowers, including micro basil, edible violas, affila cress, and more.
• Artisanal and conventional cheeses from local chevre and burrata to shredded cheddar.
• 35+ lettuce salad blends, including spring mix, B&W’s Power4, and chopped romaine.

Ready to Engage With Regional Suppliers?

By weaving regional food suppliers like Gourmet Kitchen and Keany Produce into your purchasing mix, you get the best of both worlds: the agility and story-rich appeal of regional sourcing, plus the buying power and rigorous quality standards that come with every Foodbuy Foodservice program.

From artisanal hors d’oeuvres and pristine seafood to peak-season produce, these partners let you differentiate menus, streamline logistics, and meet guests’ rising expectations for transparency and authenticity, all while protecting your margins.

Connect with your Foodbuy Foodservice account manager or Become a Member today. We’ll map out a regional sourcing strategy tailored to your business goals and get you started with programs that deliver fresh flavor, operational efficiency, and measurable results.