Chartwells K12 is shaking up the traditional school lunch with innovative menu concepts that prioritize student feedback and current food trends. The food service provider, which serves millions of meals daily, is currently featuring a "Dip'n to Flavor" menu to start the school year. This limited-time offer brings a variety of dips and sauces to the cafeteria, from classic ranch with a twist to globally-inspired options like Mango Jerk. This initiative not only makes mealtime more fun but also encourages students to try new flavors.
Looking ahead, Chartwells K12 plans to introduce a chili menu as another limited-time offering. This will likely provide students with a warm and customizable meal, catering to a popular comfort food. The introduction of these rotating menus is part of Chartwells K12's "Student Choice" program, which empowers middle and high school students to have a say in their cafeteria menus through tasting events and voting. This process ensures that the meals are not only nutritious but also things that students genuinely want to eat.
With National School Lunch Week approaching from October 13-17, 2025, these new menu items and programs are a great way to celebrate the importance of school meals. We met with Chef Aaron Mason and Rachel Boynton to learn more. Watch our interview or to learn more about Chartwells and what they're serving up, visit chartwellsk12.com.
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