Business Details
38 Years
experience
Nutritious Catering for Schools & Childcare Centers in Alexandria, VA
Jeffery's Catering has been dedicated to providing nutritious meals for children since 1988. Our journey began as a local cafe before expanding into childcare catering, building a reputation for menu diversity and food quality through partnerships with state and local licensing agencies. We maintain unmatched attention to detail in our on-time deliveries and employ qualified food handlers who prepare meals using farm-fresh produce from local markets, house-baked breads, and lean cuts of meat.Our Registered Dietician ensures compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines while our in-house Nutritionist oversees recipe execution. We accommodate special dietary needs case-by-case and offer unitized meal options for centers with time or space constraints, remaining committed to children's health and happiness.
Services
School Catering
Childcare Meals
Allergen-Friendly Menus
Unitized Meal Options
Nutrition Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35+ years serving DC Metro area schools and childcare facilities
- USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program compliance experts
- Daily fresh ingredient deliveries from local markets
- Allergen-friendly menus with no peanuts or tree nuts
- Certified food handlers and nutrition professionals on staff
Services
School Catering
Jeffery's Catering provides USDA-compliant meals for schools across the DC Metro area. Our menus feature fresh ingredients, low-fat options, and educational food experiences that meet Head Start Performance Standards. We ensure proper nutrition for children aged 3-5 with twice-daily deliveries.
Allergen-Friendly Menus
We offer comprehensive allergen management with menus listing dairy, egg, tomato, gluten, soy, corn, and fish content. Our kitchens maintain strict protocols against peanuts and tree nuts while accommodating special dietary needs on a case-by-case basis.
Unitized Meal Options
Our unitized meal system provides convenient, ready-to-serve options for centers with time or space constraints. Each meal maintains nutritional integrity while simplifying service through pre-portioned, temperature-controlled packaging.
Nutrition Consulting
Our Registered Dietician and in-house Nutritionist team develops menus that exceed USDA guidelines. We provide educational resources for caregivers and create culturally diverse meal plans that expand children's food experiences.
Childcare Meals
Specialized meal programs for childcare facilities featuring balanced nutrition, low sodium content, and educational components. Menus incorporate whole grains, fresh produce, and appropriate milk selections while avoiding deep-fried foods.
Questions
What types of schools and childcare centers do you serve?
We serve public and private schools, daycare facilities, and childcare programs throughout the DC Metropolitan area.
How do you handle food allergies?
Our menus list common allergens and we maintain strict protocols against peanuts and tree nuts in all meal preparations.
Are your meals USDA compliant?
Yes, our menus meet or exceed USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards.
Do you offer unitized meal options?
Yes, we provide pre-packaged unitized meals for centers with time or space limitations while maintaining nutritional quality.
What delivery options are available?
We offer twice-daily deliveries to ensure optimal food quality and freshness for programs serving both breakfast and lunch.
Reviews (2)
Cockeyed Optimista
Mar 06, 2021
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I'm a friend of someone who gets these meals through Meals on Wheels. The volunteers who deliver the meals are lovely and nice. The food, however, is pretty awful. Really, sorry: my friend can't even eat it, he just eats cereal and milk and that is not healthy. You get what you pay for, I've told him. But really, the stuff is hardly edible! I do not believe the person who said the recipients have had no complaints. They are surely just too polite to say something.
Creativemode
May 03, 2018
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I wish their drivers would slow down, and stop cutting through the residential neighborhood to save a few seconds. For a company that serves kids, you think they would be a little more concerned with the safety of kids in their own back yard. A stop sign means the driver should come to a complete stop and look to see if people are walking across the street before making a turn. Vermont is a residential side street, not intended for commercial traffic.
