Governor Wes Moore said the company’s arrival strengthens Maryland’s manufacturing and agribusiness ecosystem at a moment when both affordability and food access remain top concerns for households. He noted that the company’s operations blend commercial-scale food preparation with community support models that increase access to fresh meals for vulnerable residents.
Founded in 2016, Feast & Fettle has grown from a small Rhode Island kitchen into one of New England’s fastest-expanding meal delivery services. The company maintains full control of production, packaging, and delivery, differentiating itself from national players that rely heavily on third-party logistics or partially outsourced kitchens. As the company expands into the DMV, CEO Carlos Ventura said Feast & Fettle intends to replicate its internal culture of training and economic mobility, emphasizing that hospitality starts with employee development and translates directly to customer experience.
Maryland officials say the company will benefit from its proximity to East Coast population centers and the state’s concentration of food manufacturing and distribution firms. To support the project, the Maryland Department of Commerce is working to finalize a $1 million conditional loan through Advantage Maryland, while the Howard County Economic Development Authority is offering a repayable loan of up to $500,000 and a $100,000 reimbursable workforce training grant.
State and county leaders also highlighted the alignment between Feast & Fettle’s ethos and Maryland’s broader efforts to attract companies with strong sustainability commitments. The company operates a zero-waste kitchen model that includes food donations, daily composting, container recycling, and reuse of cooler totes and ice packs. It partners with organizations such as Open Doors, Providence Rescue Mission, The Remix Organics Company, and Miller Recycling to minimize waste across its supply chain. It also maintains strict ingredient standards, prohibiting more than 200 additives, dyes, and preservatives commonly found in highly processed meals.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said the project reinforces the role of the Eastern Howard County Enterprise Zone in drawing new investment to the Route 1 Corridor. Local officials expect the site to serve as both a job generator and a regional logistics asset as demand for prepared meals continues to grow.
Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. said Feast & Fettle joins a strong cluster of established food companies in the state, positioning the company for long-term growth at its new Elkridge location.
