Chef Adrian Niman founded The Food Dudes in 2007 to revolutionize the industry he revered. Originally working out of his condo kitchen, Adrian progressed from catering dinners and intimate events to taking on more high profile projects. By applying his international influences to a catering style built on youthful energy and exceptional service, Adrian emerged as a visionary leader in his field. With momentum and business growing, Adrian knew it was time to take The Food Dudes to the next level.
“I don’t believe success is measured by reaching the top, I believe it’s measured by staying there”
FOUNDER & CREATOR
“Our passion, energy and experience position us to make a big impact, and to create joy with every bite we serve”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICEr
“Our passion, energy and experience position us to make a big impact, and to create joy with every bite we serve”
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
In 2011, Adrian partnered with CEO Lindsay Klein, and that’s when things really took off. The expansion to bigger events, major venue partnerships, and new branded ventures turned The Food Dudes from a boutique caterer into a household name, as Lindsay’s intelligent event production leadership aided the advancement of Adrian’s culinary culture. With passion and precision, The Food Dudes’ ownership duo built a hospitality empire encompassing all facets of the North American foodscape.
In recent years, Chef Derek Wasser established himself as a key figure in the organization, assuming the rank of COO to oversee the company’s executive and operational teams. The executive trio of Adrian, Lindsay, and Derek remains hands-on with each and every project, educating and inspiring the whole company to show how impactful food service can be.
Chef Adrian Niman founded The Food Dudes in 2007 to revolutionize the industry he revered. Originally working out of his condo kitchen, Adrian progressed from catering dinners and intimate events to taking on more high profile projects. By applying his international influences to a catering style built on youthful energy and exceptional service, Adrian emerged as a visionary leader in his field. With momentum and business growing, Adrian knew it was time to take The Food Dudes to the next level.
“Our passion, energy and experience position us to make a big impact, and to create joy with every bite we serve”
Founder & creator
In 2011, Adrian partnered with CEO Lindsay Klein, and that’s when things really took off. The expansion to bigger events, major venue partnerships, and new branded ventures turned The Food Dudes from a boutique caterer into a household name, as Lindsay’s intelligent event production leadership aided the advancement of Adrian’s culinary culture. With passion and precision, The Food Dudes’ ownership duo built a hospitality empire encompassing all facets of the North American foodscape.
“Our passion, energy and experience position us to make a big impact, and to create joy with every bite we serve”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICEr
In recent years, Chef Derek Wasser established himself as a key figure in the organization, assuming the rank of COO to oversee the company’s executive and operational teams. The executive trio of Adrian, Lindsay, and Derek remains hands-on with each and every project, educating and inspiring the whole company to show how impactful food service can be.
“Our passion, energy and experience position us to make a big impact, and to create joy with every bite we serve”
chief operating officer
For the past decade, The Food Dudes have opened many inventive dining destinations that celebrate the love of food and togetherness. Focused on authenticity, creative presentation, and the social side of dining, our restaurants are designed to make people comfortable and joyful.
position us to make a big impact, and to create joy with every bite we serve. Chef Adrian Niman founded The Food Dudes in 2007 to revolutionize a dinosaur of an industry. Applying his international influences to a catering style built on youthful energy and exceptional service, Adrian was already rising fast when he partnered with CEO Lindsay Klein in 2011, and that’s when things really took off. Using passion, pride, and humility as their guide, Adrian and Lindsay grew The Food Dudes into a hospitality empire encompassing all facets of the Canadian foodscape. With Lindsay’s visionary event coordination leadership aiding in the advancement of Adrian’s culinary culture, the company has expanded to employ over 300 dedicated professionals while steadily improving year after year. The Food Dudes’ ownership duo remains hands-on with each and every project, educating and inspiring their team to show how impactful food service can be.
