"No two clients are the same, no two projects are the same. We facilitate the conversations and ask the questions to deliver on your investment in your project and with RealFood."

Ed Doyle

President

A dynamic and charismatic leader, Ed is dedicated to aligning his team with clients’ goals, ensuring every resource is fully committed to driving success.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Ed has worked in some of the finest kitchens and foodservice operations across the industry, including a long list of award-winning hotels and restaurants. His culinary accomplishments have received equal attention with features in Food and Wine, Restaurant Business, and Food Arts magazines. Ed was recognized as 2021 Adviser of the Year by Golf Inc. magazine for his contributions to club and resort food and beverage, and in 2023, he was inducted to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Hall of Fame for his track record of success and contributions within the hospitality industry.  

The original founder of the company, Ed and his team have been serving clients and partners in a consultancy capacity since 1996. Today, RealFood is positioned as a premier hospitality strategy and design firm, helping clients to define, design and deliver unique and memorable hospitality experiences. In 2019, RealFood joined the Troon family of brands, creating new opportunities for Ed and the RealFood team to share their vast food and beverage expertise with the club industry.

Ed continues to dream big and support others in doing the same.