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Holyoke Hummus Celebrates a Decade with New Wholesale Venture

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Holyoke Hummus Celebrates a Decade with New Wholesale Venture

Holyoke, MA – John Grossman and Dawn Cordeiro, the dynamic duo behind Holyoke Hummus, are no strangers to reinvention. After launching their food truck, The Great Garbanzo, in 2014, they quickly saw the opportunity to expand into a storefront café on High Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where they enjoyed four years of success. When the pandemic hit, it forced them to rethink their business model, leading them to embrace new opportunities in food production and distribution.

“We always knew we wanted to do more with our hummus, and the pandemic made us realize that we needed to pivot once again,” said Grossman. “While the café had to close, the food truck was able to continue serving our loyal customers, and it kept us going. We’ve been looking for ways to keep our business thriving year-round, and wholesale distribution was the perfect next step.”

Now, Holyoke Hummus has launched its wholesale distribution business, bringing their beloved hummus to local grocery stores and food co-ops throughout New England and New York. Starting with their classic “Hummus Flavored Hummus,” the company is expanding its reach, with a focus on local growth. “We’ve always had people asking where they can buy our hummus outside of the truck, so this is something we’ve wanted to do for a while,” said Cordeiro. 

Their new wholesale venture is backed by partnerships with food distributors Food Connects and Marty’s Local. The partnership allows Holyoke Hummus to reach more customers without having to manage the logistics of distribution themselves.

Holyoke Hummus remains an iconic presence at local food-truck events, where Grossman and Cordeiro serve up their signature falafel sandwiches, hummus with pita chips, and sides such as stuffed grape leaves and fried Brussels sprouts. The couple’s focus on quality food and their commitment to community has made them a trusted part of the Pioneer Valley’s culinary landscape.

With their new wholesale venture, a loyal following, and a strong sense of community, Holyoke Hummus is poised for continued growth as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.

About Holyoke Hummus
Holyoke Hummus, founded in 2014 by John Grossman and Dawn Cordeiro, started as a food truck serving delicious falafel, hummus, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes at local events throughout Western Massachusetts. Over the years, they expanded their offerings to include a café and catering services, and now, a wholesale distribution business that brings their beloved hummus to local grocery stores. Holyoke Hummus is known for its commitment to high-quality food and community partnerships.

For more information, contact:

Dawn Cordeiro
Email: info@holyokehummus.com
Phone: 413-303-9309
Website: www.holyokehummus.com

5 Tips for Hiring a Food Truck

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People love ordering food from a food truck! It’s fun and provides a party atmosphere for your event. If you’re running a conference, it gets participants up and outside and hopefully energized.

Here are 5 tips for hiring a food truck.

1) Plan ahead

Popular food trucks are booking events 3-6 months in advance. It’s never too early to call them. If they are booked ask them for their food truck recommendations.

2) Taste Test

If you’re able, definitely try out the food truck before booking your event. Check them out at a community event. How was the service and quality of food? At a busy event, you’ll be able to see how they work under pressure.

3) Fees

Be prepared for a food minimum or a Food Truck Fee. Why? A company is bringing a restaurant to your location. There are transportation, staffing, permitting, liability insurance and food costs that they have to cover to serve your customers.

4) Permitting

Know your city permitting codes. Every city and town is different. Contact your board of health and fire department and ask what they require. It’s doesn’t mean you need to get permitted but if the food truck you hire is not, your town health inspector will not allow them to serve.

5) Have fun!

Many food trucks come equipped with speakers and can play fun music to welcome your guests.

Want help planning your event? Contact Holyoke Hummus Today!

Did you see us on Connecting Point?

Thanks for WGBY’s Connecting Point for visiting the Holyoke Hummus Cafe and the wonderful interview!

When you think of Holyoke, you may not think of falafel, hummus, or other Middle Eastern treats, but that's exactly what you'll find at Holyoke Hummus Company on High Street. What started as a food truck has blossomed into a full-time restaurant and a community gathering spot that serves people who live and work in Holyoke and beyond.

#1 Hot Sauce in Western Mass

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Holyoke Hummus entered Kitchen Garden Farm’s Chilifest Hot Sauce competition and we won Best Hot Sauce. Woohoo! Our hot sauce is High Street Schug: Jalapenos, garlic, lemon juice, parsley and more yummy spices. Come to the cafe for the recipe. We received this wonderful chili crown, certificate and beautiful books. Thank you Kitchen Garden Farm!