Chartwells Higher Education has launched Crafted by Chartwells, an innovation platform that transforms student feedback into scalable, customizable dining concepts across college and university campuses.

The new portfolio includes more than 30 in-house brands, each co-created by Chartwells’ culinary teams, operators, marketers, and students. Drawing insights from over 100,000 students via the company’s Campus Dining Index, Crafted by Chartwells reflects Gen Z’s growing demand for authentic global flavors, functional foods, and inclusive menus.

“Campus dining should be the most exciting place to eat, connect, and explore new flavors,” said Joe Labombarda, SVP of Culinary at Chartwells Higher Education. “Crafted by Chartwells helps us capture and elevate the newest culinary trends as they happen.”

The portfolio features concepts such as Chaat House (modern Indian street food), Houston Street Subs (customizable sandwiches with fresh ingredients), Vedge Craft (vegetarian Middle Eastern–inspired meals), and Yum Bun & PhoU (Pan-Asian favorites like dim sum and pho).

Many brands originated as campus-specific ideas before expanding nationally, with each designed for local adaptation and sourcing flexibility. Chartwells said the initiative underscores its commitment to making student voices central to dining innovation across its partner institutions.

SOURCE Chartwells Higher Education