Introducing cheforward™

An Introduction Letter from the President

 

Introducing cheforwardTM llc, my labor of love that brings inspired innovation to foodservice by marrying forward-thinking design with the right materials to provide products that will delight chefs and customers alike.

After more than three decades in the foodservice industry, I’ve identified an unmet need in the foodservice market. Dinnerware, serveware and displayware are largely blank palettes designed to feature chefs’ creations. However, there is an opportunity to integrate leading edge design and a wide range of materials and functionality to create products that complement chefs’ creations in a way that delights customers, and elevates value perceptions. This is a win for chefs, a win for customers, and a win for the industry.

My inspired innovation is built not just on my deep industry experience, but also on the partnerships I’ve built with chefs, pioneering manufacturers, original artists/makers, and non-profit organizations. I see cheforward’s inspired innovation as playing an influential role in raising expectations, and performance, within the foodservice industry.

One more thing. I’m incredibly thankful for the guidance, mentoring and opportunities that I’ve received throughout my career. Now, through cheforward, I look forward to giving back to the industry that’s enriched my professional life, and to paying forward the opportunities that I’ve had to others who are deserving, including young culinary professionals and talented artists and makers.

I hope you’ll join me in supporting my vision for the foodservice industry.

David S. Richman

President, cheforward