Joint venture between Sodexo Live! and Gourmet Caterers will elevate hospitality services at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

BECKET, Mass. (June 21, 2022)Jacob’s Pillow, a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival, nestled in the expansive Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, today announced an agreement with Sodexo Live! and joint venture partner Gourmet Caterers of Boston, to enhance the food, beverage and hospitality offerings for patrons.  

Boston Gourmet Management Company will incorporate the Berkshires’ naturally beautiful and eclectic influences into thoughtfully curated food & beverage offerings and displays at the Pillow. Menus, infused by inclusion of local ingredients, will complement the venue’s historic, artistic space – a 2011 recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts – both day-to-day and for large events, including this year’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.  

The festival runs June 22 – August 28 and brings in thousands of guests from the U.S. and around the world to bask in the history of dance. It’s a destination for performances from national and international dance companies, expert speaking engagements, free exhibitions, an extensive archival collection, community education and engagement programs, and The School at Jacob’s Pillow, one of the field’s most prestigious professional dance training centers.  

We’re thrilled to be working with Sodexo Live! and Gourmet Caterers, given their proven track record for providing top-tier hospitality to the cultural sector, said A.J. Pietrantone, Deputy Director, Jacob’s Pillow. Their new offerings and mission-driven service will help elevate every patron's visit.

Culinarians for Jacob’s Pillow will incorporate the latest trends and area flavors into menus. Enhancements and updated offerings will also be reflected in existing onsite eateries The Restaurant Café, The Pub and The Coffee Bar.  

The newly bolstered hospitality program will build upon many important values including diversity, sustainability, integrity, and inclusion to create unforgettable memories for every visitor.

 

Media Contacts

Amy Procaccini, Communications Manager, Sodexo Live!    

Elise Linscott, PR & Communications Coordinator, Jacob’s Pillow  

 

About Sodexo Live!

Sodexo Live! manages prestigious conference, cultural, and sporting venues and major events all over the world. With 40,000 employees and 500 sites, we offer our clients a range of bespoke catering, sales, and event management services, helping to transform the consumer experience into unforgettable memories. As strategic and responsible partners, we commit to unlocking our customers’ full potential while favoring local communities.   

Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of prestigious events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, the Hard Rock Stadium, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Prado museum in Madrid and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

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