Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is a leading provider of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. It offers a diverse range of products that bring the rich flavors of Greece and the broader Mediterranean region to tables across the United States.

The extensive product line includes:

• Gyros
• Specialty meats
• Pitas and flatbreads
• Tzatziki, hummus, spreads
• Falafel
• Ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins
• Value-added bakery items

The company's journey began in 1974 when Peter Parthenis Sr. established Gyros, Inc. with the goal to introduce the gyro sandwich and traditional Greek foods to American consumers. A year later, Chris Tomaras founded Kronos Foods, producing gyros and other Greek delicacies for Chicago-area restaurants.

In 2020, these two pioneering companies merged to combine strengths and better serve the evolving needs of the foodservice and retail industries.

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is renowned for its innovative product development. A notable example is the ReadyCarved® line, featuring fully cooked, pre-sliced proteins such as Beef and Lamb Gyro slices, Mediterranean Chicken, Pork Al Pastor, and Chicken Shawarma.

This innovation reduces preparation time and labor costs, allowing operators to serve authentic Mediterranean flavors more efficiently.

Manufacturing Centers

The company operates three full-service manufacturing centers in the Chicago area:

• 1201 Tonne Road, Elk Grove Village, IL
• 1301 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
• One Kronos Drive, Glendale Heights, IL

These facilities are strategically located to efficiently serve customers nationwide.

Quality and Certifications

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is committed to quality, boasting state-of-the-art facilities that have consistently achieved SQF Level 3 Certification under the Global Food Safety Initiative.

Their products also meet certification standards from USDA, FDA, Halal, and Kosher, ensuring the highest safety and quality benchmarks.

Location

• Chicago, IL, USA (Headquarters)

Legacy and Market Position

With a legacy spanning over five decades, Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods continues to lead in the Mediterranean food industry.

The company offers authentic, high-quality products catering to the diverse tastes of consumers and foodservice operators alike.