OUR STORY
A Proud History
The quality provided by Custom Food Service comes from over 45 years of experience. We strive to create a culture where every employee feels like a valued member of the family. We have many employees who have worked a lifetime at Custom Food Service and some who have worked with us for 5, 10, 15, 20, and even 25+ years!
We are all about building relationships and we always prioritize our valued customers and vendor partners. We offer high-grade products and the most excellent service in the industry – customized solutions, quality, and value you can count on.
We have a proud history. We strive to continue with the level of integrity and values that our founders, Carl and Nadine Schnitzer, started the business with. As second generation owners, David and Linda Schnitzer carry on this legacy to provide consistently exceptional customer experiences from order to delivery.
Carl and Nadine Schnitzer
Carl and Nadine Schnitzer started Custom Food Service in 1977. Through years of hard work, and dedication to their family and employees, CFS became a strong local business. For more than 25 years, Carl developed and led CFS with his wife Nadine by his side at both work and home. His direct, honest, and fair approach became the stuff of legend within the food service community. His vast knowledge and expertise continues to benefit CFS and inspire those around him. Carl is currently the CFO and a Business Advisor at Custom Food Service. Carl and Nadine met in high school and were in the first graduating class of Central High School. They have been married for over 62 years and are proud parents of their three sons and many grandchildren.
David and Linda Schnitzer
With a wife, three daughters, a son, and a thriving business, life is exciting and fun. With a penchant for learning and a love of people, David continually looks for ways to improve himself and those around him. David is the President and Owner of CFS and has worked in almost all areas of the business. As an example of his commitment to self improvement, David returned to college and attended ASU at the age of 44, and completed his Bachelor’s degree at age 47. He went back for his Masters in Addiction Counselling in his 50s and graduated at 56, and now works a minimum of one day a week in a recovery facility helping the greater community. David and Linda were honored by a local high school as “Parents of the Year” in 2014 and are active in community service. David is an Arizona native and likes to spend time with family, reading, going on bike rides, music, working out, and listening to lectures on just about any topic.
Linda is a survivor of Stage 3 breast cancer. Her positive nature and optimism led her to pursue her dream of singing. She has performed at numerous sporting events and even produced an album under the stage name Linda Michelle. Linda has worked periodically at CFS in the office and marketing departments. Linda now runs her own events business, working with many of our valued customers as well!
