WHAT WE OFFER

We have four main ways to serve schools with wholesome options. Together, they provide a range of choices to suit the needs of any school, and, while they’re all different, their common goal is to provide students with fresh meals and snacks throughout the school day. What’s more, we offer a variety of options to help schools customize any of our programs until they are exactly right for any situation.

The issue of good nutrition for school children is at the forefront of our society today: what better way to begin to change than by BEING the change we want to see? We understand the importance of nourishing your body from the inside out.

 

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

Sapphire at School menus are created by our classically trained chefs, reviewed by our dietitian, and then approved by our students’ taste buds. Our team customizes menus based on student and faculty feedback, tastings and sales data.

EXAMPLES OF DAILY MEAL SELECTIONS

  • 2-3 Salad Options
  • 3-4 Sandwich or Wrap Options
  • 4+ Hot Entrée Options
  • Selection of Homemade Snacks, Fruit, and Side Salads
  • Variety of Retail Snacks and Beverages

Our daily menus include options for special dietary needs.

VEGETARIAN   /   VEGAN    /   GLUTEN FREE   /   DAIRY FREE

Veggie Fajita Bowl

TYPES OF SERVICE

SAPPHIRE SCHOOL KITCHEN

Best for schools who are looking for a Full Service On-Site Program

This is a complete turn-key program where we are on-site and take care of everything. We will provide chefs who will prepare and cook meals in your school kitchen, and professional staff to serve you. Every day, students, faculty, and staff will have a choice of several breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. Families/Faculty register a lunch account and customize orders with a la carte ordering. Menus are loaded one month at a time and orders can be placed up until midnight prior to the date of service.

WHAT YOU NEED
A kitchen which meets health code standards for food preparation with appliances and prep area (must also meet Sapphire at School requirements). The school should maintain its own health permit.

Sapphire School Kitchen is best for schools who have an existing kitchen or plans to build a new
one. Our team is happy to consult on kitchen upgrades and equipment.

Families/Faculty register an account and pre-order lunches up until midnight prior to the service date.

chef

Our team of chefs prepare all meals fresh each morning.

Each meal is served boxed and labeled with the student’s name, grade, order, and specified allergens if applicable. Each box includes packaged utensils., napkin, and condiments.

SAPPHIRE CUSTOM ORDER & DELIVERY

Best for schools who are looking for a Made to Order Delivery Program

We provide you with a list of meal options from which to select in advance. We prepare the meals each morning in our offsite Sapphire Kitchen, a state-of-the-art cooking facility, and deliver the meals in our temperature-controlled vehicles. Hot meals arrive at your school hot, and cold meals arrive cold. You store the meals in warmers and/or refrigerators until ready to serve. Families/Faculty register a lunch account and customize orders with a la carte ordering. Menus are loaded one month at a time and orders can be placed up until midnight prior to the date of service.

WHAT YOU NEED
A kitchen which meets health code standards for food preparation with appliances and prep area (must also meet Sapphire at School requirements). The school should maintain its own health permit.

Sapphire Custom Order & Delivery is best for schools who want families to be directly responsible for orders and payment through our online ordering site. The school has minimal responsibility to receive and serve the meals.

Families/Faculty register an account and pre-order lunches up until midnight prior to the service date.

chef

Our team of chefs prepare all meals fresh each morning.

The meals are delivered in our temperature-controlled vehicles and stored in warmers and refrigerators until ready to serve.

Each meal is served boxed and labeled with the student’s name, grade, order, and specified allergens if applicable. Each box includes packaged utensils., napkin, and condiments.

SAPPHIRE SELECT

Best for schools who are looking for a Preset Monthly Rotating Delivery Program

A monthly menu with fixed daily meals to fit your needs. Meals are carefully selected to give students variety and a choice of flavors while maintaining the quality standards for which we are known. We prepare the meals each morning in our offsite Sapphire Kitchen, a state-of-the-art cooking facility, and deliver the meals in our temperature-controlled vehicles. Hot meals arrive at your school hot, and cold meals arrive cold. You store the meals in warmers and/or refrigerators until ready to serve.

WHAT YOU NEED
Refrigeration and warmers. Trained cafeteria managers or certified food handlers (volunteers as needed). The school should maintain its own health permit.

Sapphire Select is best for schools who want to manage the orders and billing to families. Sapphire will provide a fixed menu and weekly order guide. Meals will be invoiced to the school weekly, and the school is also responsible for receiving and serving the meals.

NSLP Food Service

Best for Charter schools who are looking for a Preset Monthly Rotating Delivery Program

A monthly menu with fixed daily meals that are carefully selected to give students variety and a choice of flavors while maintaining the standards of the National School Lunch Program. We prepare the meals each morning in our offsite Sapphire Kitchen, a state-of-the-art cooking facility, and deliver the meals in our temperature-controlled vehicles. Hot meals arrive at your school hot, and cold meals arrive cold. You store the meals in warmers and/or refrigerators until ready to serve.

WHAT YOU NEED
Refrigeration and warmers. Trained cafeteria managers or certified food handlers (volunteers as needed). The school should maintain its own health permit.

Allergen Disclaimer

Sapphire does not intentionally provide schools with food containing or exposed to peanuts or tree nuts or other common allergens. Sapphire procures food ingredients which it believes are free of nuts and other common allergens but it does not control and cannot be responsible for the accuracy of labeling or other actions of third party suppliers. Accordingly, Sapphire disclaims responsibility for serving food which contains nuts or other common allergens except to the extent of its gross negligence or willful misconduct.