Vesti
Vesti is an artisanal sandwich catering company based in Los Angeles. Co-founded by Food Network alumni Shane Lyons and Adam Gertler, Vesti specializes in focaccia sandwiches inspired by Mediterranean conservas. The company caters to notable clients including Netflix, SpaceX, USC, and UCLA.
The Story
Vesti is an artisanal sandwich catering company based in Los Angeles. Co-founded by Food Network alumni Shane Lyons and Adam Gertler, Vesti specializes in focaccia sandwiches inspired by Mediterranean conservas.
The company caters to notable clients including Netflix, SpaceX, USC, and UCLA. Vesti is an artisanal sandwich catering company based in Los Angeles.
Co-founded by Food Network alumni Shane Lyons and Adam Gertler, Vesti specializes in focaccia sandwiches inspired by Mediterranean Vesti is an artisanal sandwich catering company based in Los Angeles. Co-founded by Food Network alumni Shane Lyons and Adam Gertler, Vesti specializes in focaccia sandwiches inspired by Mediterranean
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Products & Services
Mortadella & Greens Focaccia Sandwich
A bold Los Angeles focaccia sandwich piled with shaved mortadella, pickled kale, candied pistachio crumble, pecorino mascarpone blend, and basil pesto on house-baked focaccia.
Caprese Focaccia Sandwich
A fresh vegetarian focaccia sandwich built with marinated fresh mozzarella, pecorino mascarpone blend, oven-roasted tomatoes, and basil pesto on Vesti's signature focaccia.
Italian Turkey Focaccia Sandwich
A Los Angeles focaccia sandwich layered with slow-roasted turkey breast, fresh mozzarella, oven-roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, and garlic aioli on house-baked focaccia.
Company Timeline
2020 — Vesti founded
Vesti was founded in 2020 by Food Network alumni Shane Lyons and Adam Gertler, inspired by a European culinary journey through Mediterranean focaccia traditions.
2023 — Launched catering and delivery
Vesti launched its focaccia sandwich catering and delivery service, bringing handcrafted sandwiches to events and groups across Los Angeles.
2024 — Pop-up expansions and partnerships
Vesti operated pop-ups at Maydan Market and partnered with major entertainment companies including Netflix, expanding its reach beyond direct-to-consumer sales.
2025 — Multiple locations and continued growth
Vesti expanded to multiple locations and catering partnerships, becoming known as LA's best focaccia sandwich shop with a robust delivery and events operation.
