History and Vision

SAGE was founded in 1990 by Paco Rodriguez, Tina Rodriguez and Ken Pensalfini. Their goal was to deliver superior food service to customers and present an ethical, rewarding work environment for food service professionals.

During its first year, SAGE served four clients in four states. Two of those clients remain with SAGE to this day.

Now with nearly 200 clients nationwide, SAGE is the leading food service provider for independent schools and private colleges.

Learn how SAGE can transform your on-site dining services.

Trust is always on the menu

Trust is an important issue when it comes to food. We want to know where our food comes from and that it's wholesome, nourishing and safe to eat. We care that our food is produced in a manner that is fair to growers, farm workers, consumers and the environment.

When it comes to food offered at school, trust is even more important. Our children need healthy, satisfying options that provide nutrients for energy and growth.

SAGE shares your concerns. That's why we create balanced menus, customized for your community, emphasizing freshness, variety and flavor. Our chefs cook from scratch, and we prepare vegetables, whole grains and salads that children and young adults want to eat. They even come back for seconds!

The SAGE dining hall is also a classroom.

Our fun, monthly Educational Seasonings program looks at food in the context of culture, history and geography.

Youngsters are more willing to try unfamiliar foods after learning about them, so touching and tasting the featured foods is always encouraged!