After 16 years as a civilian working for the Dept. of the Navy, Robert Bayton, took the opportunity to follow his growing passion for cooking. In 1993 he entered Johnson & Wales, working full time while attending school, and graduated with honors in 1995, as a chef. Working throughout Hampton Roads, Bob gained experience in some of the finest restaurant and continued to move up and gain the respect of his peers. In February 2001, a car accident changed his life, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Following six months of rehabilitation, a vision, a need and a passion arose in Bob. Enter Dining With Dignity.
Dining With Dignity, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Williamsburg, VA. Under development for two years, the flatware is the realization of a dream for the company founder and former chef, Bob Bayton. This grasp impaired flatware design was developed out of his personal need after the automobile accident. "I love fine food and fine dining. After the accident, I had to rely on someone to feed me because none of the assisted living products available enabled me to eat independently. Meal time became a simple feeding exercise, I had lost my dining experience. I had to recapture that portion of my life and, well, dine with dignity, independently...even in public. It is simple things like this that seem to help each of us feel better about ourselves. My task was clear."
Now Dining With Dignity Flatware is available and is being distributed nationwide. Take a look, call us and regain independence, enjoy dining out or give a gift that will change a life. If you have any questions, drop Bob a note. You will get a passionate and helpful response.
