Delivering all you need, for those you feed.

for More Than Four Decades

About us

Delivering all you need, for those you feed.​

At BiG RED, we’re not just in the business of food; we’re in the business of fueling the future. Guided by the seasoned expertise of Madelyn McNamara, with a legacy spanning 30 years in the Food Service realm, our team embodies the rich tapestry of the communities we serve. As a distinguished WBE enterprise, we champion opportunity, quality, and unparalleled service.

Our Service

Delivering More Than Just Meals.

Menu Planning:

BiG RED’s certified dieticians can assist in providing menu plans that are relished by students and in accordance with all USDA mandates. We have plans that consider food allergies, portion allotments, nutritional requirements, and all other factors that impact student health. We can provide detailed recipes that list all needed ingredients with full cooking instructions. BiG RED can be your outsourced dietetic advisor, nutritionist, and cooking assistant.

Food Distribution:

BiG RED is the premier food distributor for day cares and the K-12 market segment. Whether you are a food service commissary or an on-site school kitchen, we can provide all base ingredients for meal production and completion. From our menu portal, school administrators can order grocery items directly from BiG RED, and we will deliver to your school.

Culinary Supplies and Disposables:

In addition to food products, BiG RED distributes a host of ancillary cooking and cleaning supplies. We can fulfill all needs for disposable utensils, film wrap, foil, hair nets, and paper products of all types. We also offer a range of cleaning, sanitizing, and disposal components. In short, everything you need to serve your meals or clean your dining areas can be procured from BiG RED.

Executive

MADELYN MCNAMARA

Madelyn McNamara

Madelyn McNamara serves as President of BiG RED Food Distribution LLC. Ms. McNamara is a proven Sales and Operations leader with more than 35 years of experience leading various enterprises in the food service industry. Her expertise includes bulk feeding programs, restaurant and concession management, school nutrition programs and food delivery. Most recently she has served as Marketing Manager for Open Kitchens, Inc., contributing significantly to its growth in becoming the largest private food service provider in Illinois.

Testimonial

BiG RED takes the guess work out of menu planning for our students. We know we’re getting great ingredients,
little wastage and clear recipes to deliver amazing menu idea.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

BiG RED aims to be the premier outlet for the child day cares and K-12 school market segment for all its food service requirements. Whether you are a food service provider or an on-site school kitchen, BiG RED can facilitate everything you need to fulfill your school meal production.

BiG RED’s certified dieticians can assist in providing menu plans that are relished by students and in accordance with all USDA mandates. We have plans that consider food allergies, portion allotments, nutritional requirements and all other factors that impact student health.

It’s simple, you can order directly on our web site via our customer portal. Select from our suite of services and choose your desired products. From our menu portal, school administrators can order grocery items directly from BiG RED and we will deliver them to your school. Choose our premier offering, and we can provide detailed recipes that list all needed ingredients with full cooking instructions. BiG RED can be your outsourced dietetic advisor, nutritionist, and cooking assistant.