A Strategic Partnership Between Chef Services Group & Culinary Medicine Consulting
Science-Driven. Culinary-Crafted.
The intersection of food, health, and innovation is no longer a trend—it’s a movement. Chef Services Group (CSG) and Culinary Medicine Consulting (CMC) are proud to partner in delivering expert-driven solutions that merge culinary excellence with evidence-based nutrition strategies.
Together, we help organizations—from healthcare and senior living to food manufacturers and wellness-focused brands—bring the “Food as Medicine” philosophy to life with measurable results.
Why This Partnership Works
CSG and CMC bring their combined talents to clients seeking culinary solutions with clinical outcomes.
Chef Services Group (CSG)
Founded by Walter Zuromski, CEC, CCE, a national leader in culinary R&D, menu development, and operational strategy for restaurants, manufacturers, and institutions.
Culinary Medicine Consulting (CMC)
Founded by Leah Sarris, MBA, RD, LDN, CCMS, specializes in nutrition-forward foodservice transformation, culinary medicine program development, and health education initiatives.
Who We Serve
Healthcare Systems & Long-Term Care
Transform foodservice with menus that improve patient/resident health outcomes.
Food & Beverage Manufacturers and Retail
Develop wellness-aligned product lines that meet consumer demand for functional, clean-label, and GLP-1-supportive foods.
Restaurants, Clubs & Wellness Resorts
Create craveable, nutrition-forward menus that don’t sacrifice flavor or customer experience.
What We Offer
Menu & Recipe Development
- Nutrition-focused culinary R&D
- Medically tailored meals (MTMs)
- Plant-forward and GLP-1-friendly options
- Portion control and glycemic balance strategies
Clinical Outcomes & Nutritional Reviews
- Menu audits for dietary goals
- Alignment with chronic disease management
- Support for payer-supported meal models
- Nutritional Analysis & Food Labeling Services
Program & Curriculum Design
- Scalable Food as Medicine programs
- Teaching kitchens and culinary education
- Recipe development and educational content for Produce Prescriptions, Medically-Tailored Groceries, and Medically Tailored Meals.
Training & Workforce Development
- Workshops, curriculum and toolkits for chefs, dietitians & foodservice teams
- Microcredentials in culinary medicine
- SOPs for operational consistency
