Exhibit 99.1


                  [Creative Host Services, Inc. LOGO]


CREATIVE HOST SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM ITS ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2003.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
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Creative Host Services, Inc.               Hayden Communications, Inc.
(858) 675-7711                             (843) 272-4653


San Diego, CA - November 25, 2003 - Creative Host Services, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHST) a leading provider of food and beverage concessions in airports
throughout the United States, today announced the results from its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders held on November 24, 2003.

The company reported that incumbent directors, Sayed Ali, John P. Donohue,
Jr., Booker T. Graves and Charles B. Radloff were reelected to serve a one
year term until the company's next annual meeting.  Barbara A. Butler, a new
director, was elected to fill the sole vacancy on the Board.  Ms. Butler is
the Division Director of Finance and Administration of the Denver, Colorado
Fire Department.  From 1995 to 2000 she was the Director of Concessions,
Finance and Administration of the Denver International Airport and has
obtained professional airport management status as an Accredited Airport
Executive (AAE).

"We believe that Ms. Butler's background in finance, administration and
airport management makes her a very valuable addition to the Board." Said
Sayed Ali, the company's Chairman and CEO.  "And we are very pleased that Ms.
Butler will join the team at an exciting time for the company."

In addition to the election of directors, certain information regarding the
company's projected performance for the remainder of 2003 and 2004 was
presented at the Annual Meeting.  For the year ending December 31, 2003, the
company's total revenues are expected to be approximately $40 million and
operating income (income before depreciation and amortization, interest and
income tax) is projected to be approximately $5.2 million.  The company also
expects sustained growth in annual revenues in the range of 10% - 15% for
2004.


About Creative Host Services:
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Creative Host Services, Inc. (including its wholly-owned subsidiary, GladCo
Enterprises, Inc.) is engaged in the business of acquiring, managing, and
operating airport concessions such as food and beverage, cocktail and lounge,
and news and gift retail facilities at various locations across the United
States.  The company operates approximately 140 concession facilities at 29
airports and enjoys co-branding relationships with several national and
regional companies such as Carl's Jr., Schlotsky's Deli, TCBY Yogurt, Samuel
Adams Brew Pubs, Mrs. Fields Cookies, Pretzelmaker, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs,
Hot Licks Bar & Grill, Yuengling Brewery, and Creative Croissants.  For
additional corporate information please visit the company's corporate website
- - www.creativehostservices.com.



Safe Harbor Provision:
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Statements contained in this press release that are not descriptions of
historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.  Forward looking statements include
statements related to anticipated trends in revenues, plans for future
expansion and acquisition of new concession contracts, future financial
performance and projected revenues and income.  Such statements often include
words such as "anticipate," "estimate", "project", "intends," "believes,"
"plans, "approximately," "likely," and similar expressions.  Because Forward-
looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking
statements.  The risks and uncertainties that contribute to the uncertain
nature of forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, those
related to competition, development and construction activities, dependence
on existing management, leverage and debt service, possible early termination
on concession contracts, government regulation, domestic and international
economic conditions and the impact of war and terrorism on airline travel.
Additional information on factors that may affect the business and financial
results of the company can be found in documents filed by the company with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.  All forward-looking statements
contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were
made.  Creative Host Services, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update such
statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the
date on which they were made.