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School Catering

Chefs for Hire provides school catering for K–12 and universities, daily contract meals, special events, and fundraisers. Our rotating, USDA-compliant hot and cold menus and easy app-based ordering make school catering reliable, nutritious, and stress free.

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Choose from full service catering, drop off catering, event venue catering, or personal chef services, tailored to the size, style, and needs of your event.

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Browse our wide selection of customizable menu options, from elegant plated dinners and hearty buffets to creative boxed lunches and hors d’oeuvres.

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Receive a personalized catering quote designed around your guest count, budget, and event style, with transparent pricing and flexible options.

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School Catering Across Northeast Ohio

Chefs for Hire delivers school catering built around a rotating, USDA compliant hot and cold lunch cycle menu, ideal for K–12 districts, private academies, and universities. Ordering is available through our partner app for simple, efficient meal management. For off campus days or field trips, we offer sack lunches, snack packs, and beverages. Schools can choose drop off catering for easy service or full service catering with staff, setup, beverage service, and cleanup for banquets, ceremonies, and VIP events.

Beyond daily service, our school catering supports fundraisers, athletic banquets, graduations, faculty meetings, orientations, and campus celebrations. Bulk ordering is available, with delivery to school locations, or to homes when needed. From breakfasts and boxed lunches to buffets and plated dinners, our chef driven menus and reliable logistics make school catering smooth for administrators, staff, students, and families.

Why Choose Chefs for Hire for School Catering

  • USDA compliant rotating hot and cold lunch cycle menu for schools.

  • App-based ordering for fast, accurate meal scheduling and management.

  • Sack lunches, snack packs, and beverages for off-campus days and trips.

  • Bulk ordering with delivery to school, or to homes when appropriate.

  • Drop off catering or full service catering (staff, setup, beverage service, cleanup).

  • Menus for breakfast, boxed lunches, buffets, plated dinners, and more.

  • Contract programs for daily meals, plus events, fundraisers, and athletics.

  • Scalable school catering from small classrooms to large campus events.

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School Catering Services Chefs for Hire

From Cafeterias to Campus Events

Daily Meals and Special Event Catering

Chefs for Hire aligns school catering with your calendar and standards; daily cafeteria service, special events, and fundraising included. With USDA compliant rotating menus, app-based ordering, and flexible drop off or full service options, we support schools and universities across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio with dependable food service that’s easy to manage and enjoyable to eat.

Yes. Our rotating hot and cold lunch cycle is USDA compliant and can be adapted to dietary needs.

Yes, sack lunches, snack packs, beverages, and more are available for travel or off site days.

Absolutely. Bulk ordering is available with delivery to the school or, when needed, to homes.

Our school catering services extend to fundraising efforts. We can provide ready to sell food items, concessions, or full service event catering to help schools raise money effectively.

Ready to Plan Your Event?

Bring your event vision to life with custom catering designed just for you. Our team is ready to craft a menu and plan that fits your taste, budget, and style.

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General FAQs

Weekend orders must be placed by Friday at 12 pm. While next-day orders cannot be guaranteed, we do our best to accommodate requests placed by noon.

We require the final guest count one week before the event to ensure accurate planning, staffing, and food preparation.

Deposits vary based on event size: 10% for orders under $1,500, 25% for orders over $1,500, and 30% for orders over $10,000. Orders booked within 7 days require full payment.

We accept cash, check, money order, and major credit cards (3% surcharge applies). Final payment is due on the day of your event.

Deposit refunds depend on notice: 60% refunded with 45+ days’ notice, 30% with 10–44 days’ notice, and no refund with less than 10 days’ notice.

Yes. Our team includes buffet attendants, servers, bartenders, chef assistants, and on-site chefs. Staff rates vary by role and event type.

Yes. We offer coffee, tea, juice, water, and soft drink service. While we don’t hold a liquor license, our staff can pour and serve beverages you provide.

We typically prepare 5–10% overage. Leftovers can be packaged for guests if requested. For safety, we discard any food items that may risk foodborne illness.