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.

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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

Key Facts & Metrics

📅 Founded 2020

📍 Los Angeles, CA

👥 11-50

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.

Episodes Featuring Vesti

EP 794

Advice Line with Todd Graves of Raising Cane's

Todd Bartlett Graves, Evan Sledge, David Burmeister, Shane Lyons

Raising Cane's, Whiskey Morning Coffee, Midwest Pasta Company, Vesti

Todd Graves of Raising Cane's joins fellow founders on David Burmeister's Advice Line to share hard-won lessons on scaling without losing soul. Three callers face growth dilemmas: Evan Sledge wrestles with scaling Whiskey Morning Coffee without sacrificing quality, Shane Lyons looks to expand Vesti while staying true to its mission, and Todd Graves reveals how Cane's built a billion-dollar chain by refusing to compromise on chicken, sauce, and culture. Each walks away with practical strategies for growing without selling out. This masterclass in disciplined expansion comes from a founder who turned one Baton Rouge chicken finger joint into 1,500+ locations.

Dec 25, 202550 min

Founders Featured

Shane Lyons

Shane Lyons is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Vesti, an artisanal sandwich catering company in Los Angeles. A Food Network alum and Next Food Network Star finalist, Lyons created Vesti's focaccia sandwiches inspired by Mediterranean conservas; the company now caters to Netflix and SpaceX.

1 episode