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Feast & Fettle is a vertically-integrated meal-delivery service based in East Providence, RI. The company prepares all meals in-house and delivers them fully cooked.[1]
As of January 2024, the company delivers to zip codes in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, New Jersey and New York.[2]
History edit
Maggie Pearson, a former private chef and nanny, founded Feast & Fettle in 2016 with Nicole Nix. They started the company to provide time-saving meal solutions for busy families.[3] Feast & Fettle uses its own drivers and refrigerated vans for delivery, ensuring meals stay fresh.[4]
Carlos Ventura became CEO in 2018.[5]
By 2022, the company was among the top 2% of Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies.[6]
In 2023, they expanded into retail with a location in Pawtucket, RI[7] An upcoming site is forthcoming in Cambridge, MA in 2024.[8] At the Fridge, customers can purchase fully-prepared meals as offered in Feast & Fettle's core meal-delivery service—as well as snacks and beverages. The Fridge also carries the Class B Victualer Liquor License and offers a selection of wine and beer.[9]
Awards & Recognitions edit
Feast & Fettle was named Best of Boston's #1 Meal-Delivery Service in 2022[10] and 2023,[11] as well as Best Meal Delivery of 2023 by Greenwich Lifestyle.[12] In 2023, they were also awarded by the Association of Fundraising Professionals for their philanthropy.[13] And the same year, Feast & Fettle Fridge won Best of Rhode Island's Market to Watch for Grab-and-Go Meals.[14]
Philanthropy edit
The company donates $1 from every order to Edesia—a Rhode Island non-profit that distributes therapeutic food to treat child malnutrition worldwide.[15] They also support nonprofits focusing on services like cancer support, LGBTQ+ advocacy, birth justice, and suicide prevention.[16]
Recycling edit
Feast & Fettle operates a container return program in partnership with TerraCycle. Members return clean containers to be recycled. Meals are not packaged in disposable boxes but in reusable freezer tote bags and ice packs, which are also returned, sanitized, and reused.[17]
Feast & Fettle meals are packed using freezer tote bags and ice packs—which drivers pick up as well to be sanitized and reused on future deliveries.[18]
References edit
- ^ Wilber, Piper (23 July 2020). "Feast and Fettle: Rhode Island's Local Gourmet Meal Delivery Service". Rhode Island Monthly. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Feast & Fettle. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ Manna, Serena (19 February 2020). "Q+A with the Partners of Feast & Fettle: Maggie Mulvena Pearson, Nikki Oliveira + Carlos Ventura". Social Enterprise Greenhouse. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Ciampa, Gail. "Good news for East Providence meal delivery service as it expands with $1.2 million investment". The Providence Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Salmon, Zara (13 September 2018). "From Finance to Food Business, Meet CEO of Feast and Fettle, Carlos Ventura". Social Enterprise Greenhouse. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ Hagerman, Eric. "Introducing the 2022 Inc. 5000, Our Annual Ranking of the Fastest Growing Companies in America". Inc. 5000. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Shorey, Ethan (18 January 2023). "Feast and Fettle joining other restaurants at 727 East Ave". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ @feastandfettle. "Designing Our New Storefront". Instagram. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Patrick, Alan (13 October 2023). "Feast & Fettle meal-delivery service opens F&F Fridge storefront in Newton". Fig City News. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Best Meal-Delivery Service". Boston Magazine. 28 June 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Best Meal-Delivery Service". Boston Magazine. 27 June 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Greenwich Lifestyle Local Love Awards". City Lifestyle. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to the Rhode Island Chapter". Association of Fundraising Professionals Rhode Island Chapter. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Best of Rhode Island Editors' Picks". Rhode Island Monthly. 15 August 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Ciampa, Gail. "Good news for East Providence meal delivery service as it expands with $1.2 million investment". Providence Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Nourish Your Community". Feast & Fettle. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Feast & Fettle and TerraCycle launch recycling initiative in US". Packaging Gateway. 27 September 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Feast & Fettle partners with TerraCycle to launch container return programme". NS Packaging. 28 September 2022.