Bay Area School Lunch Catering Built for Busy Administrators
Fresh meals prepared every morning. Delivered to your campus. Labeled by student name and grade. Three Bay Area generations of school food service experience — 80 years and counting.
Simple, Reliable, and Fresh — Every Day
Made fresh daily
Never frozen, never reheated — prepped each morning in Hayward
Labeled by student
Name, grade, and meal type on every package — no distribution chaos
Eco-friendly packaging
Certified green business we switched to Oliver Packaging PLA-lined trays
Real-time GPS tracking
Admin portal shows exactly where your delivery is
SchoolFoodies delivers fresh school lunch catering to private schools, preschools, and summer camps across the Bay Area — from San Francisco and the Peninsula to Hayward, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek.
Every meal is prepared fresh each morning in our Hayward kitchen. No reheating. No frozen ingredients. Each lunch, drink, and snack arrives on campus labeled by student name and grade, ready for distribution without extra admin work.
Our school lunch program runs itself once it’s set up. School administrators and office staff report that lunch service stops being a problem the week after SchoolFoodies starts. We handle daily delivery logistics, temperature control, eco-friendly packaging, and real-time GPS tracking — so your team can focus on running the school, not managing a catering vendor.
Serving Bay Area schools since 2006 — part of a family food service tradition that started when Russ Upton opened a catering business in San Francisco in 1946.
Four steps to launch lunch service. Most schools are fully operational within two weeks.
Step 1
Free on-campus
tasting
We bring sample meals to your
school. Administrators and key
staff taste-test before any
commitment.
Step 2
Program setup
We configure your school’s online
ordering portal, assign your
registration code (for families),
and align on delivery logistics.
Step 3
Families order online
Parents register, add their kids,
and select meals through our
portal or mobile app.
Subscriptions available for
monthly auto-ordering.
Step 4
We deliver daily
Meals arrive at your
campus labeled by
student name and grade,
ready for distribution.
Real-time GPS visibility
for office staff.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Free on-campus
tasting
We bring sample meals to your
school. Administrators and key
staff taste-test before any
commitment.
Program setup
We configure your school’s online
ordering portal, assign your
registration code (for families),
and align on delivery logistics.
Families order online
Parents register, add their kids,
and select meals through our
portal or mobile app.
Subscriptions available for
monthly auto-ordering.
We deliver daily
Meals arrive at your
campus labeled by
student name and grade,
ready for distribution.
Real-time GPS visibility
for office staff.
Serving Schools from San Francisco
to the East Bay
SchoolFoodies serves schools throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our kitchen is
based in Hayward, and our drivers run routes across:
San Francisco
Peninsula (San Mateo, Belmont, Redwood City)
South Bay (San Jose,
Santa Clara, Cupertino)
East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Fremont)
Tri-Valley (Dublin, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek)
Marin County (San Rafael, Mill Valley)
If your school is in the Bay Area, there’s a good chance we already serve schools near you.
Contact us to confirm delivery availability for your campus.
The whole point: lunch becomes one less thing your administration has to manage. Here’s what SchoolFoodies removes from your team’s workload.
- No kitchen prep, no dishes, no cleanup
Meals arrive fully prepared and individually packaged. Your staff distributes — that’s it. Eco-friendly packaging go in the green bin after lunch. - No order tracking from your end
Families order, pay, and modify directly through our portal. Your office doesn’t field “did my kid’s lunch come?” calls. - No allergen liability
Families select customizations (no dairy, gluten-free, no nuts, no allergens) directly. Each customized meal is prepared separately, marked with special stickers, and tracked through our system. - No vendor management burden
One vendor, one contract, one point of contact. Dennis King (third-generation family owner) is reachable directly.
Quick answers to what most administrators ask before scheduling a tasting.
How does school lunch catering work with SchoolFoodies?
SchoolFoodies delivers freshly prepared lunches directly to your campus each school day. Families order through our online portal, meals are prepared that morning, labeled by student name and grade, and delivered in temperature-safe containers. Your staff distributes — no kitchen prep, no dishes, no logistics.
What Bay Area cities does SchoolFoodies serve?
We deliver school lunches across the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, the Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay (Hayward, Dublin, Pleasanton, Fremont, Walnut Creek), and parts of Marin County. Contact us to confirm your campus delivery zone.
Is SchoolFoodies a Certified Green Business school lunch catering provider?
Yes. SchoolFoodies is a certified green business and follows all food safety protocols for temperature control and labeling. Our kitchen is based in Hayward, CA, and has served Bay Area schools, preschools, and camps since 2006 — part of a family food service tradition that traces back to 1946 in San Francisco.
How much does school lunch delivery cost per student?
Pricing varies by school size, program structure, and menu selections. Our 2025-26 base pricing is $7 (preschool portion), $7.25 (K-5th grade), $8 (6th grade and above). Accredited schools are tax-exempt. We offer a free on-campus tasting — the fastest way to get a customized quote.
Can families customize orders for their child?
Yes. Families order through our online portal and can choose from up to 10 fresh meal options per day. Customizations (no dairy, gluten-free, no nuts) are available, and each customized meal is prepared separately and labeled by student name and grade for safe distribution.
What's the minimum order size to start a program at our school?
Schools need to average 40 or more meals per day across the school year. We don’t charge schools — there’s no setup fee or program fee on your end. Families pay directly per meal.
Schedule a free on-campus tasting. See the food. Meet our team. We’ll bring sample meals for administrators, teachers, and any students you’d like to include.
