Transforming Camp Food with Delicious, Nutritious, & Thoughtfully Crafted Meals
Over 20 years of expertise in food service management for summer camps, ensuring happy, healthy campers with scratch-cooked meals.
Who We Are
Bringing Flavor & Nutrition to Camps Nationwide
Since 2005, Tastebuds Food Service has been dedicated to enhancing the camp experience through exceptional food service. Starting with a single camp in Maine, we’ve expanded our passion and expertise to serve numerous camps nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, customized food service solutions tailored to each camp’s unique needs.
25+ years
Expertise in camp food service.
200+ camp Events
Catered with seamless and professional service.
1M+ meals
Prepared and served with care each year.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Camp Food Services Tailored to Your Needs
At Tastebuds Food Service, we specialize in delivering comprehensive culinary solutions tailored to summer camps. Our services encompass every aspect of camp dining, from meticulous menu planning and ingredient sourcing to efficient kitchen management and staff training.
Full Camp Food Service Management
We handle everything from menu planning to food procurement and kitchen operations.
Consulting Services
Need to improve your existing camp food program? Our experts can help streamline your operation.
Custom Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, religious dietary needs? We ensure every camper is taken care of.
Meals for Every Camper
Camp Food Quality & Adaptability
Camp should be a place where every child feels included, and that includes mealtime. At Tastebuds Food Service, we ensure that no camper feels left out due to dietary restrictions. Our chefs create delicious, well-balanced meals that cater to a variety of needs, so everyone can enjoy their camp experience to the fullest.
We specialize in accommodating:
Camp should be a place where every child feels included, and that includes mealtime. At Tastebuds Food Service, we ensure that no camper feels left out due to dietary restrictions. Our chefs create delicious, well-balanced meals that cater to a variety of needs, so everyone can enjoy their camp experience to the fullest.
Our flexible, adaptive approach to food service ensures that every camper gets a healthy, satisfying meal that meets their needs—without compromising on taste or nutrition.
Camp Food Preparation & Safety
Redefining Camp Dining with Quality, Cleanliness, and Care
Great food is at the heart of a happy, energized camp community. At Tastebuds Food Service, we bring the warmth of home cooking into camp life, ensuring every meal is both delicious and nutritious. We take pride in redefining what “camp food” means—offering fresh, high-quality meals that fuel campers and staff for their daily adventures.
Helpful Resources
Powerful tips on Food, Health & safety For Summer Camps
Meet Our Team
Our Team of Food Experts & Camp Dining Enthusiasts
Tastebud’s dedication to quality ensures that each camp’s food service is not only exciting and abundant, but also cost-effective, nutritionally balanced and delicious.
Larry Gebaide
Founder and CEO
Chris Gebaide
Food Service Operations
Dr. Marla Gebaide
Director of People and Community
Diana Rodriguez
Corporate Executive Chef
Testimonials
What Our Camps Say About Us
“Tastebuds has been the food service at Camp Wise since the summer of 2012. The quality of the food service has made a significant positive impact on the camp experience for over 600 campers and 160 staff each summer”.
– Camp Wise | Madell JCC