Custom Culinary

Committed to consistently delivering the most true, real & authentic culinary flavor systems. And, above all, we believe in being true to the food.

From our humble beginnings over 70 years ago, Custom Culinary® has focused on a singular mission: to provide foodservice and food processing professionals with true, real and authentic flavor solutions. And today, this passion could not be more relevant, as culinary expectations have shifted dramatically. America’s fascination for how food is experienced, how it is celebrated, and most importantly

, how it is created has fundamentally changed forever. Virtually everyone has become a foodie and we couldn’t be happier about it. Because at Custom Culinary®, we understand this new reality while recognizing that staying true to the authenticity of flavor and the integrity of ingredients is in our DNA. We are a culinary-centric organization with a mission to help you create offerings that stand out and stand up to the exacting standards of today’s guests. And we enthusiastically embrace the importance of global and regional influences, local sourcing, and cleaner ingredient statements. We believe that true, real and authentic is the only option for delivering unsurpassed flavor. And we are unwavering in our commitment to deliver incredible taste, texture and other sensory qualities in our bases, sauces, gravies, soups and flavoring systems. While our roots remain true to the culinary ideals and expectations of our founders, we aspire to helping you take your offerings to remarkable new heights.

08/19/2026

What do culinary experts at Griffith Foods have to say about bold, out-there flavors?

Maximalist Flavors is one of our trends from the 2026 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook. It speaks to the rising interest in unique flavors, often in the form of elevated versions of consumers’ favorite foods.

Hear what our chefs have to say about some of this year’s top flavor combinations in today’s This or That.

08/04/2026

It’s time to showcase the bold, over-the-top flavor combinations making dining and snacking truly unforgettable. That’s the lesson from Maximalist Flavors, one of our trends from the 2026 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook.

According to Chef Michael Hornback, “Maximal flavors are fun, expressive, and culturally rich. I can see even more cross-cultural mashups driving the next wave of flavor innovation.”

For Maximalist Flavors’ double take, Chef Michael paired roasted escabeche vegetables, pickled in vinegar and Custom Culinary® Latin Chile and Latin Herb Flavor Concentrates, with a creamy Latin citrus drizzle, serving the flavorful ingredients over a savory farro base with tangy red onion and microgreens.

Chef Jomi Gaston embraced bold flavors with his sea bass and oyster sour curry, inspired by traditional Thai Gaeng Som. The inclusion of lime, tamarind, fish sauce, Thai basil, lemongrass, Thai chilies, ginger, galangal, and shallots balanced sour, sweet, spicy, and umami-rich notes.

Learn more by listening to their conversation about Maximalist Flavors, or on our blog post https://bit.ly/4w1G6qi

07/24/2026

Consumers aren't just curious about bold flavors—they're actively seeking them out. Discover the latest about Maximalist Flavors and other culinary trends in the 2026 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook. Check it out here: https://griffithfoods.com/2026-food-flavor-outlook/

06/16/2026

What do Custom Culinary culinarians think about popular street food flavors?

Street Food Discovery, one of the trends from the 2026 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook, highlights the culinary innovations happening at the world’s night markets, food trucks, mercados, and bazaars.

We asked our chefs what they like about their street food in today’s This or That.

05/31/2026

05/17/2026

Our chefs don’t just create great flavor — they bring decades of global experience, technical mastery, and award-winning culinary artistry to the table.

Meet the minds shaping what’s next on the menu.

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05/12/2026

Right now, street food is one of the most commercially consequential forms of eating. Discover how Street Food Discovery is influencing the globe in the 2026 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jH1zQK

04/22/2026

What do Griffith Food culinarians think about the latest texture trends?

Craveable Texture, one of the trends from the 2026 FlavorIQ® Food & Flavor Outlook, showcases how texture is a powerful way to innovate and differentiate your offerings while enhancing flavor perception.

We asked our chefs the hard questions to reveal their textural preference in this week’s This or That?

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2505 S Finley Road
Downers Grove, IL
60148

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http://www.customculinary.com/

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