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✨ Serving Brooklyn's Private Schools

The lunch your students deserve.
The partner your school needs.

Mostly organic, carefully crafted meals for Brooklyn's finest private schools, made by a nutritionist and a physician who believe food is the first classroom.

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Why it matters

Running a great school is hard enough. We make the nutrition part easy.

Parents are paying attention

Families at premium schools expect premium nutrition. The lunch program is no longer a footnote, it's part of your reputation.

Differentiation is everything

Schools that offer a best-in-class dining experience signal care, quality and intentionality to every prospective family.

Transparency matters

We can tell you exactly where every ingredient comes from. Most catering companies can't.

Meal prep containers
Watermelon
Citrus fruits
Fresh strawberries
Meal prep variety
Protein meal prep
Balanced meals
Sliced bananas
Broccoli and sweet potato
Fresh salmon
Cookies and granola
Meal prep containers
Watermelon
Citrus fruits
Fresh strawberries
Meal prep variety

We partner with schools that share our values.

Rainbow Kitchen isn't for everyone, and that's intentional.

  • You believe the lunch table is part of a child's education
  • Your families care about what goes into every meal
  • You want a partner, not just a vendor
  • You're ready to make food part of what makes your school exceptional

Ready to talk?

Let's discuss what's possible for your school.

Children enjoying healthy meals

From first call to first plate, seamlessly.

We've made the partnership process as smooth as the food we serve.

1
STEP 1
Discovery call
We get to know your school, your students, and your goals. No pressure, just a conversation.
2
STEP 2
Custom proposal
A tailored menu and pricing plan built around your community. No generic packages, ever.
3
STEP 3
Menu alignment
You review the seasonal menu with your team, and parents, if you'd like. We refine until everyone feels confident.
4
STEP 4
Launch & daily delivery
Fresh meals made that same morning. Delivered on time, warm, and ready to serve, every single day.

Two years of feeding Brooklyn's best schools.

60,000+
Meals served and counting
NYC
Trusted by leading NYC private schools
Mostly Organic
Ingredients in every single meal
Scratch
Made from scratch, fresh daily
AM
Warm and ready to serve, delivered every morning
Zero
Missed deliveries in two years of service

What schools, mothers, and kids say about Rainbow Kitchen

★★★★★
"Rainbow Kitchen has transformed our lunch program. Parents stop me in the hallway to say their children actually look forward to lunch now."
Sarah M.
Head of School, Brooklyn Private Academy
★★★★★
"The logistics are flawless. Hot, portioned, labeled, every morning without fail. Rainbow Kitchen made it easy for our team."
James T.
Operations Director, Westside Day School
★★★★★
"As a parent, I used to dread the lunch question. Now I genuinely feel good about what my daughter eats at school every day. The menus are creative, fresh, and I know exactly where every ingredient comes from."
Amanda B.
Parent of 2, PS Brooklyn

The people behind the plates

Not just chefs, a nutritionist and a doctor.

That's what makes Rainbow Kitchen different from every other catering company you'll speak to.

We started Rainbow Kitchen as two mothers who couldn't find the kind of food we wanted for our own children. Fresh, organic, and made with real care. Every menu is thoughtfully designed to accommodate common allergies and dietary needs. Every meal is balanced, nutritionally intentional, and aligned with established guidelines to support healthy growth and development. Food that brings every child to the table, safely, joyfully, and with confidence.

Rainbow Kitchen team preparing meals

Ready to partner?

Let's talk about your school. No commitment, just a conversation.

We work with a small number of schools each semester. If you're curious whether Rainbow Kitchen is right for yours, let's find out.

Schedule a free call

Tell us about your school and let's explore what's possible together.

What the research says about nutrition and learning.

Harvard
"Children who improved their nutrition showed significantly greater improvements in attendance, math grades and behavior in the classroom."
CDC
"Schools that implement strong nutrition environments support students in achieving their full academic potential and reducing health disparities."
American Academy of Pediatrics
"Pediatricians are committed to ensuring all children have access to nutritious food. It is foundational to healthy development and academic success."
World Food Programme
"Around 20% of our daily calories fuel the brain. Without the right nutrition, children's healthy development, and their ability to learn, is put at risk."
Journal of School Health
"Students who ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and protein performed better academically and were significantly less likely to fail literacy tests."
USDA
"School meal programs have a profound effect on the diet quality of the nation's children, especially in their most formative years."

Your question might be here

Common questions about working with Rainbow Kitchen

Pricing & Contracts
Pricing is based on your school's size, frequency and menu preferences. We don't offer generic packages. Every proposal is built around your school specifically. The best way to get accurate numbers is to schedule a free call. No surprises, no hidden fees.
We work with semester-based agreements. No annual lock-in. If it's not working for your school we'll know early, and so will you.
Yes. We offer a one-week trial so your team, your students and your parent community can experience Rainbow Kitchen before any commitment is made.
Operations
Fresh meals made that same morning. Delivered on time, warm, and ready to serve, every single day.
Every menu is thoughtfully designed to accommodate common allergies and dietary needs, because every child deserves to feel included at the table.
Menu & Sourcing
Seasonal, mostly organic, and sourced from suppliers we trust. We believe in knowing where your food comes from.
Yes. We work with schools to create menus that support every student's needs—allergies, religious preferences, or other dietary restrictions—without leaving anyone out.
Getting Started
Schedule a free call. Let's talk about your school, your students, your goals, and what's possible. No pressure, no commitment.
Typically 4-6 weeks from initial conversation to first meal delivery, depending on your school's needs and our capacity.