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ABOUT US
IT BEGAN WITH FOOD
Since the founding of Hanna Brothers in 1997, Jim and Joe have never forgotten the simple pleasures of a lovingly prepared meal shared around the dinner table. Their attention to detail and commitment to service has only grown stronger, and they have attracted like-minded individuals who help Hanna Brothers achieve continued success in providing “Great Food. With Character.”
EARLY INFLUENCES
Jim and Joe Hanna have always been passionate about food. Coming from a large family, mealtimes were when everyone gathered together around the table. The joy and happiness of sharing great food with people is what led Joe to his early career in restaurants and catering, and, eventually, opening his own restaurant. While on location, production companies began to discover Joe’s amazing recipes. Soon, Joe was in demand, traveling all across the country, perfecting his winning combination of delicious meals and friendly, dependable service.
BUILDING IT TOGETHER
During this time, Jim was following his dream of studying business and playing football at the University of Louisville, eventually signing with the New Orleans Saints. Joe had always been a big supporter of Jim’s, and when the football career was over, the brothers decided to team up.
Hanna Brothers
Jim and Joe purchased some mobile equipment and started Hanna Brothers Motion Picture & Event Catering in 1997. The equipment was in such rough shape to start, they felt it was a successful day if the catering truck did not need to be towed to the shooting location. But, what the brothers had both learned on their journeys was that persistence and commitment make all the difference. This positive, “can-do” attitude allowed them to complete every project, on time and at budget, innovating and inventing along the way. Their core principles—providing top quality food with unparalleled service, under all conditions—remained steadfast. Industry executives began to take notice.
In 2004, Hanna Brothers opened a facility in Slidell, LA, to service the busy film production industry in Louisiana. As word spread, they continued to add mobile kitchens, support equipment, and more staff who shared their commitment. In 2014, they added a second, state-of-the-art location in Fayetteville, GA, to work with Georgia’s booming film industry.
Joe Hanna
Co-Founder & Head of Operations
In 1996, Joe teamed up with his brother, Jim to from Hanna Brothers where together they expended their film catering operation to also include disaster relief catering, corporate dining, corporate catering, and restaurant operations. Today, Joe’s hand-picked team of Executive refs create dishes that feed thousand of people a great meal, every day.
Jim Hanna
Co-Founder & Head of Support
As it turned out, Jim’s competitive sprit was the perfect entrepreneurial match for his Executive Chef brother, Joe. In 1996, they founded Hanna Brothers where Jim leads the administrative, finance, and support functions. Today, they create and hold the food and operational standards for which hanna Brothers is known for around the world. The brothers challenge each other to create and serve amazing meals everyday by building a world-class organisation that can deliver great food anywhere, any time to any crowd.
Aside from their mutual love of preparing and serving great food, the Hanna Brothers each share a mutual appreciation and great affection for the other as a person.
JOE
I remember when Jimmy was at the University of Louisville, I knew he was very busy with studying and football. I wanted him to be able to give those areas his full attention, so I would send him a little bit of financial help, not a lot, just a little every month to help him get by. So, the day after he signed his NFL contract, my doorbell rings, and I answer the door and there, out of nowhere, stands Jim. He smiles and hands me a shoebox. I took it and I was thinking, He came all this way to give me a pair of shoes? I open the shoebox, and it was full of money—he had kept track of everything I had ever sent to him and even though we never talked about it, he wanted to pay it all back to me. That’s what kind of person Jim is.
JIM
The thing about Joe is I’m pretty sure every single person who has ever met him agrees he has the biggest heart in the world. He just really cares about people, as individual human beings. Lots of folks talk about giving back to the community, and for Joe, it’s more than just supporting or donating to local organizations, it’s about connecting with people. The other day, he opened up our big kitchen to Wow in Sync, a group who works with disabled young children with disabilities, to have them come in and learn to do some cooking. The joy in the kids’ faces was only matched by the joy in Joe’s as he was helping them. And that’s the kind of thing he makes a priority in his life. That’s what kind of person Joe is.
OUR BUSINESS EVOLUTION
Film Catering
Since 1997, Hanna Brothers has been providing premium catering to over 200 film and television productions to a wide variety of locations around the world. We strive to deliver the best food with exceptional service, speed, and reliability.
Disaster Relief Catering
When your next event has to be right, the last thing you need to worry about is the food. Let one of our Catering Coaches work with you to deliver a great meal that will leave an amazing impression on your guests.
Corporate Meal Solutions
We can feed your team a great meal every day, on special occasions, or everywhere in between. Our Catering Coaches will work with you to create a Food-As-A-Service that helps you reach your company objectives.
The Studio Café
An open to the public, movie studio-style commissary located in the Trillith Studios Production Centre in Fayetteville, GA. Create an unforgettable experience for your large group or family at this unique venue south of Atlanta.
Micromarket Solutions
Transform your office with the irresistible and nutritious Hanna Brothers Quick Takes line, offering a delectable selection of fresh, healthy, and delicious snacks and light meals.
Join Our Team
Our people allow us to consistently deliver great food to our growing family of customers. In fact, across all of our kitchens, corporate client locations, movie set catering locations, and our own restaurant located in Trillith Studios Production Centre, we serve thousands of people a great meal…every day…thanks to them.
We’re looking for talented people who share our passion and our Core Values to join our team and help us reach our long-term corporate mission of feeding 2 million people in the year 2029.
Want to join our team? Click here to see our current job listings.
