NEW YORK — In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Partake Foods partnered with DoubleTree by Hilton to expand the hotel chain’s signature welcome cookie to include an allergen-friendly soft chocolate chip cookie.
“DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature chocolate chip cookie at check-in has become a symbol of our commitment to a warm welcome and played a significant role in differentiating our brand’s hospitality for over 30 years,” said Shawn McAteer, global brand leader, DoubleTree by Hilton. “Recognizing the significant impact that food allergies and dietary restrictions have on millions of people daily, which can prove incredibly challenging during travel, we are introducing an option that allows us to extend our signature warm welcome to even more guests than ever before.”
When arriving for check-in at DoubleTree by Hilton locations across the US, guests will have the option to choose between the original chocolate chip cookie or the new soft-baked cookie that is gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO.
“Partake and DoubleTree by Hilton created this allergy-friend chocolate chip cookie together to ensure that the brand’s signature cookie welcome will be more inclusive and help make the stay a little sweeter for those that live with food allergies,” said Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake Foods.
Produced in Partake Foods’ dedicated top nine allergen-free facility, the cookies are individually wrapped during production to ensure the product is free from cross-contamination.
Woodard shared that Partake and DoubleTree began this project late last year.
“We started talks with DoubleTree in October 2022 and sent the first sample right before the end of year,” she said. “From first samples to production, it took about three months to finalize the new version of the cookie.”
The cookie also reflects both brands’ commitment to inclusivity.
“DoubleTree by Hilton decided to collaborate with Partake Foods, as they are a highly regarded allergy-friendly brand that shares our commitment to inclusivity,” McAteer said. “Together, we’ve meticulously created an exceptional allergy-friendly cookie option that not only caters to those with dietary restrictions but also tastes delicious.”
