Hyatt's Food Philosophy

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.