Southern California
FOOD — IT’S A VIBE.
The A-List Of International Cuisine
From authentic two-dollar street tacos to sixty-dollar caviar-topped tacos, you can find it in Southern California. The City of Angels is an always evolving, forever trending mix of international infusion and Hollywood glam.
Connecting us —And our 72 burbs
With an average commute time of 35 minutes, Angelenos tend to know their own neighborhoods all too well. While we all enjoy the diverse possibility of local flavor, spending too much time in a 3-mile area means missing out on the full scale of Southern California’s culinary scene. At LifeWorks, we bring your teams SoCal’s best hot spots and hidden gems to you.
SURPRISINGLYNATURALhealthy takes on international favorites
UNAPOLOGETICALLYBOLDfresh beverages for sun-kissed moments
WILDLY LApost-worthy cocktails to top off the day
OUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAM
We are at your service to make sure you get nothing but the best.
Estefany
Pedraza
Chef Estefany is a notorious trendsetter! She actively pursues dishes that speak to her, and by using her creativity, she creates food experiences that are exciting and unparalleled.
Jackie
Lee
Jackie is an expert listener, and an imaginative leader. She is passionate about taking the time to truly understand a client’s culture and use that knowledge to custom-build the best workplace experience for that client and their guests.
Candace
Gallagher
Candace has a passion for creating experiences filled with warmth, vibrance, and imagination. Always on a journey to bring thoughtful hospitality to guests, Candace curates every detail so everyone has a perfect and personalized experience.
Morgan
Plant
Morgan Plant brings 20+ years of hospitality leadership, delivering elevated dining experiences through strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep passion for culinary and beverage culture.
MATTHEW
COLGAN
Matt Colgan is a classically trained chef with global experience and a deep passion for seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking. He brings creative vision and operational expertise to elevate the culinary experience at LifeWorks.
Ivie
Odiase
Ivie Odiase brings energy and creativity to every space, crafting warm, vibrant dining experiences where every detail is designed to delight, reflect the brand, and leave a lasting impression.
SOCAL FLAVOR
HITS DIFFERENT
You can’t do this city without being in the know. Our TasteMakers scour the city to find partners bringing the freshest ingredients and the finest culinary curations Southern California has to offer.
CRENSHAW
COFFEE
Excellence is a must every step of the way. From directly sourcing the highest quality products to the delivering of great customer service, we don’t play around with your coffee and our culture.
Give Your Team Experiences Worth Coming Into The Office For
When it comes to workplace experience, it’s more than just the physical office space.
By incorporating these seven trends into your workplace, it will not only help attract top talent but also motivate and retain your current team. Your employees will gain a greater sense of connection, social responsibility and experiences that nurture career purpose and growth.
The bottom line is that happy employees drive successful results. Learn more about these top trends and how LifeWorks can help enhance your workplace experience.
CHALLENGE
THE CONVENTIONAL
Our blog was born from knowledge, craft and passion and continues for creativity and positive change.
New Culinary Training
Earn Your Stripes is a four-module certification program offering our team mentored training with our Executive Chefs. Furthering education for team members is an important way we grow from within, and by teaching important culinary fundamentals through hands-on training, our goal is to turn cooks into chefs.
FOOD IS OUR LIFEFORCE
In today’s ever-changing workplace, companies need solutions that can boost the employee experience and demonstrate the culinary trends relevant in the marketplace.
In THIS trends report, LifeWorks shares insights around Wellbeing, Comfort, Flavor Diversity, and Sustainable Influence related to food in the workplace.
The Educated Eats Chef Learning Experience
Created for LifeWorks, the Educated Eats Experience takes a hands-on approach to team building. Our chefs use culinary techniques and ingredients to broaden the horizons of our guests. The first event was a team building exercise where our attendees learned the history and how-to’s of making fresh mozzarella, they experienced the art firsthand, and enjoyed their creation alongside a beautiful Italian Market Bar. It was such a hit!
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