Military unit
The Presidential Food Service (formerly and sometimes also known as the White House Mess or the Navy Mess ), established in 1951, provides worldwide food service, security, and personal support to the president and first family of the United States . It also provides gourmet meals and supports catered functions and social aide dinners for visiting heads of state .
Operations
The Presidential Food Service was established in 1951, and is run by the United States Navy .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
It provides worldwide food service, security, and personal support to the president and first family of the United States .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 2] It also provides gourmet meals and supports catered functions and social aide dinners for visiting heads of state .[ 7]
It operates the White House Mess executive dining rooms, provides a carryout service, and provides catering coordination to the White House Complex.[ 7] It also provides logistics co-ordination for White House Mess personnel and valet services for presidential trips and events.[ 7] [ 2] Before starting as members of the Presidential Food Service, personnel are subject to a thorough lengthy personal background check.[ 8]
The White House Mess
Vice President Cheney and David Addington at lunch in the White House Mess
George W. Bush White House state china
The White House Mess is now a small wood-paneled dining facility. It is located in the basement of the West Wing , adjacent to the Situation Room .[ 9]
It seats 50 people at 12 tables.[ 9]
History
In 2015, the Presidential Food Service decided to serve only "meat and poultry that have not been treated with hormones or antibiotics ."[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
References
^ G. Kurt Piehler (24 July 2013). Encyclopedia of Military Science . SAGE Publications. p. 1670. ISBN 978-1-5063-1081-7 . The White House Mess, established in 1951, is now known as the Presidential Food Service and is run by the navy.
^ a b c "Presidential Food Service" . Navy Supply Corps Newsletter .
^ "CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO PRESIDENTIAL FOOD SERVICE"
^ "Back in the Spotlight: Avoca native and former Navy, White House food director still in culinary business" . The Sunday Dispatch . August 13, 2015.
^ "'COMPANY' STORES OFFER INSIDE LINES," The Washington Post .
^ "Navy cook wants just desserts for Bush" . The Spokesman-Review .
^ a b c d "White House Military Office - Presidential Food Service" . georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov .
^ Cramer, Charles. "UMaine's newly hired food science innovation coordinator speaks to Maine Campus" . The Maine Campus .
^ a b "White House Mess - Breakfast and Lunch at the White House" . whitehouse.gov1.info .
^ "White House sends signal for change on antibiotic use in meat and poultry production; meat and pharmaceutical industries throw a tantrum" . Natural Resources Defense Council . June 18, 2015.
^ "Meat Industry, Environmentalists Critique White House Antibiotic Efforts" . Manufacturing.net . June 3, 2015.
^ Tavernise, Sabrina (June 2, 2015). "White House Meeting Elicits Pledges to Reduce Antibiotic Use" . The New York Times .
This article incorporates text from the public domain White House web site . The entry can be found at Presidential Food Service .
Executive Office
Advisory Boards (Council for Community Solutions , Corporation for National and Community Service , Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders , President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology , President's Intelligence Advisory Board , President's Management Advisory Board )
Council of Economic Advisers
Council on Environmental Quality
Digital Service
Executive Residence (Committee for the Preservation of the White House , Office of the Curator , Office of the Chief Usher , Office of the Chief Floral Designer , Office of the Executive Chef , Graphics and Calligraphy Office )
National Space Council
National Security Council (Deputies Committee )
Homeland Security Council
Office of Administration (Office of Mail and Messenger Operations , Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer)
Office of Management and Budget (Office of the Chief Performance Officer , Office of E-Government and Information Technology , Office of Federal Financial Management , Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs )
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Office of Science and Technology Policy (Office of the Chief Technology Officer , National Science and Technology Council )
Office of the Trade Representative
Office of the Vice President (Office of the Chief of Staff )
White House Office
Office of Cabinet Affairs
Office of the Chief of Staff (Office of Senior Advisors )
Office of Communications (Office of Media Affairs, Office of Research, Office of the Press Secretary , Office of Speechwriting )
Counsel
Counselor to the President
Office of Digital Strategy
Domestic Policy Council (Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships , Office of National AIDS Policy , Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation , Rural Council )
Fellows
First Lady (Office of the Social Secretary )
Office of the National Security Advisor (Homeland Security Advisor )
Gun Violence Prevention
Intergovernmental Affairs
Legislative Affairs
Management and Administration (White House Operations, White House Personnel, Visitors Office )
National Economic Council
National Trade Council
Oval Office Operations (Personal Secretary )
Office of Political Affairs
Presidential Innovation Fellows
Presidential Personnel
Public Engagement (Council on Women and Girls , Jewish Liaison , Urban Affairs )
Scheduling and Advance
Staff Secretary (Executive Clerk , Presidential Correspondence , Office of Records Management)
Military Office (Communications Agency , Medical Unit , Presidential Food Service , Transportation Agency )