One of the key strengths of Continental is its diversity. By forming dynamic partnerships and expanding our services through affiliate units, we are able to meet—and exceed—the broadest possible range of customer needs and expectations.
Years of experience in managing vending, café and catering services have made Diamond Hospitality a preferred food service provider for hospitals, retirement centers, schools and colleges, government agencies, and a wide variety of businesses throughout southern Michigan. Customers also benefit from the fact that Diamond is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise, approved by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council.
COMPASS GROUP
Compass Group began in 1941 as Factory Canteens Limited. As part of the war effort, its mission was to provide one hot meal a day to British munitions workers. Today, Compass Group is the world’s leading foodservice company, with annual revenues of approximately $20 billion and more than 400,000 employees around the globe. It is also the parent company of Canteen, Continental’s newest partner.
Our affiliation with this world-class, worldwide provider of food services is generating tremendous benefits for our customers on a daily basis. That includes:
Extensive research findings on everything from nutrition and food quality to food service delivery systems
Access to the latest, most exciting international trends in dining and vending services
The purchasing power of an international conglomerate, with resulting cost savings for customers
Innovative new food service programs and access to superb culinary talent
INFINITY & OVATION YACHT CHARTERS
Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters is an example of how Continental has set itself apart from competitors by offering innovative, value-added services. It was 20 years ago when our first charter luxury yacht, named the Infinity, began cruising Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River—much to the delight of Continental customers. After many successful seasons, the original Infinity was retired and replaced with a newer vessel. In 2005, Continental commissioned its second yacht, the Ovation: a tri-level, 300-passenger vessel. And in 2007, the Infinity was once again replaced—this time with a new, fully customized luxury yacht.
In keeping with our drive for excellence, no effort or expense has been spared in outfitting these amazing vessels. Climate-controlled salons, gourmet galleys, full-service bars, private bridal and executive suites, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and spacious exterior decks are just some of the amenities that make our yachts the destination of choice for hundreds of social and corporate events each season. And, for those customers in search of a worry-free experience, our professional event planners are always on call and ready to assist.
DIAMOND
Diamond Hospitality, LLC is a Michigan-based food service management company with a superb reputation and a strong commitment to the communities it serves. It is also certified with the Michigan Minority Business Development Council as a Minority Business Enterprise. All of these factors make Diamond a valued member of the Continental corporate family.
Thanks to an executive management team with more than a century of combined experience, Diamond is able to offer a full slate of premier food service options—from vending and office coffee services to customized café dining programs. Clients include hospitals, assisted living and retirement centers, major corporations, small- and mid-sized businesses, government agencies, and schools and colleges throughout the Great Lakes region. Like Continental, Diamond adheres to a business philosophy that emphasizes quality, client satisfaction, continuous improvement, and corporate citizenship.