A Longer Table strengthens school cafeterias so children are nourished and prepared to learn by building the workforce and systems to support scratch cooking.

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We help schools run their own kitchens better — with fresh food, smart systems, and support that delivers. Get Next Course Cafeterias at your school.

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Features
  • Smart, Compliant Menu Design

    Fueling students with delicious, scratch-cooked meals they’ll actually want to eat.

    • Custom, school-food-compliant menus and recipes created by A Longer Table’s culinary team

    • Reimbursable meal planning with built-in variety and choice for students

    • Dietary modifications and substitutions tailored to your school’s needs

  • Built-in Child Nutrition Expertise

    Feel confident you’re meeting every requirement—with ease.

    • Step-by-step support for meeting all Child Nutrition Program requirements

    • Maximize USDA commodity use with scratch-cooked recipes

    • Administrative Review preparation with proven best practices

  • Full-Service Program Assessment

    Know what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next for your school meal program.

    • Facility and equipment planning that fits your school’s kitchen footprint

    • Review of compliance across all USDA program guidelines

    • In-depth evaluation of your team’s and kitchen’s capacity

    • Clear action steps tied to your school’s wellness goals

    • Engage the right internal champions to build lasting buy-in

  • Seamless Daily Execution

    From prep to plate, we make scratch cooking work in your kitchen.

    • Standardized templates, policies, and SOPs for streamlined daily operations

    • Practical training on recipe execution, kitchen systems, and food safety

    • Focused skill-building: knife skills, scaling recipes, sanitation, and more

  • Training That Elevates Your Team

    Empower your team to lead, serve, and succeed.

    • Director-level “bootcamp” to master both strategy and operations of school nutrition leadership

    • Foodservice team training that meets and exceeds USDA professional standards

    • Ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to your school’s needs

  • Community Engagement that Inspires

    Make food a celebration of your school culture and community.

    • Partner with students and families to co-create new recipes and traditions

    • Build all-school wellness goals rooted in your community’s values

    • Create a positive, joyful mealtime experience for every student

    See our toolkit for community voice in school food today today

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