Fairfax Food Service & Caterers offers nutritious, well balanced meals, lunch, and snacks that are healthy and taste great for Private Schools, Day Care Centers, Parochial, and Preschools in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland.

Fairfax Food Service HOME PAGE Welcome to Fairfax Food Service. If you’re looking for healthy, affordable and delicious meals for your school, camp or day care center, you’ve found the right place! For more than 35 years, we’ve specialized in high-quality, high-value food service. Now more than ever, we place a special emphasis on nutrition, and on crafting school menus that are both healthy and appealing at the same time. Because students who eat nutritious meals at school will not only have the foundation of a healthy diet – they’ll also be more receptive to lessons and activities in your classrooms. We offer smart foods for hungry minds. And we look forward to working with you! ABOUT US Quality. Nutrition. Value. Since 1970, our family-owned business has been perfecting the art of preparing high-quality, highly nutritious meals that kids will actually eat. Every day, we feed over 6,000 children at private schools, parochial schools, child-care centers and summer camps in the greater Fairfax area. (Be more specific about geographic service area?) Washington DC Metropolitan Area We serve only the highest quality food. We prepare every item possible -- from prepping fresh fruit to tossing salads and slicing sandwiches -- in our own 8,000-square-foot facility. Our menus are continually evaluated by Registered Dietitians to ensure they not only exceed USDA standards, but also promote childhood health and wellness. Understanding the growing concern over food allergies, we are members of the Food Allergy Network. This helps us stay on top of the latest information on food allergies. Best of all, we do all this for you, for less than what it would cost to do it yourself. SCHOOL MEALS Since 1970, we have offered high-quality, nutritious meals for students of parochial schools, child care centers and summer camps. Our meals pass muster with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with teachers and school administrators, and with 6,000 of our country's toughest food critics: the kids who eat those meals. How do we satisfy all of them? Because we believe that a nutritious, affordable, great-tasting school meal isn’t a contradictory concept. What’s more, meeting all of those standards allows our children to live healthier, concentrate better, and perform better in school. When kids eat healthy, everybody wins. We invite you to read more about our nutritional standards, our on-staff dietitian, and our commitment to reducing additives, dyes and allergens in our menus. Vegetarian Meals, Child Allergy Meals and USDA Program Meals are all available. Please contact us for details. NUTRITION (subsection of School Meals) Our menus are continually evaluated by Registered Dietitians to ensure they not only exceed USDA standards, but also promote childhood health and wellness. We make every attempt to use:• Whole grains in breads, rice and pastas. 80-90% of our meals contain whole grains in one form or another.• Heart-healthy oils with no trans or hydrogenated fats. 99% of the food we serve is completely trans fat free.• Nitrite-free meats.• Healthy, non-refined sweeteners.• Low-fat and non-fat dairy products. • Products with limited amounts of saturated fats and sodium. • Products with at least 2 grams of fiber per serving. We also look for items with the USDA Child Nutrition label, which clearly identifies the food’s contributions toward standard meal-pattern requirements and protects us (and you) from exaggerated claims by manufacturers. Finally, we always offer at least two servings of fruits and vegetables at every meal. While producing healthful menus is our main concern, we are also aware that not all children’s tastes are accustomed to new flavors. With this in mind, we do our best to meld foods that meet our stringent nutritional guidelines and at the same time meet the visual and taste preferences of our young clients. ALLERGIES & DYES (subsection of School Meals) Food allergies and dye sensitivities are a real concern -- certainly for parents of children with known allergies, but also for parents and teachers interested in nutrition. Even for children who haven’t been diagnosed with a specific dye sensitivity, research shows that eliminating artificial dyes and additives improves behavior and concentration. So we strive to minimize dyes and additives in our menus wherever possible. For example, all of our snack and breakfast menus offer 100% juices with no dyes. In addition, all of our tomato products follow the Feingold Diet, meaning they are free of artificial colorings, flavorings and preservatives, as well as aspartame. Through our longtime membership in the Food Allergy Network, we stay on top of the latest information on food allergies. So when a parent informs us that their child has a particular allergy, we know just what to do to keep them safe and healthy. ABOUT OUR DIETITIAN Judy Caplan is our on-staff Registered Dietitian. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of dietetics with a specialty in health and wellness. Judy has a master’s degree in human nutrition, foods, and dietetics from the University of Arizona. She has served as Director of Nutrition Services for Canyon Ranch, was a contributor to Jane Fonda’s Workout Book, and founded her own nutritional consulting company, Nutrition Ammunition. Judy guides us to develop menus that reflect the health guidelines she believes in, and we trust her fully. Fairfax Foods works diligently to find vendors that sell foods that meet and exceed these guidelines. No new product is introduced to our inventory unless Judy reviews it. With Judy at our side, we are happy to work with you to meet your food service needs and contribute to the development of happy, healthy students. Ask the Dietitian Whether you are a parent, teacher or school administrator, Fairfax Food Service (FFS) knows that you are concerned about children developing good eating habits. Because we share this commitment to child wellness, we are providing our customers with access to a registered dietitian to help answer your nutritional questions. These questions can be specific to the menus served by FFS or about other nutritional issues. Judy Caplan is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetics Association. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of nutrition, health awareness, and lifestyle enhancement. She focuses on plant based diets for green living and prevention and/or therapy of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and bone/joint conditions. She has offices in Vienna, Virginia. For more information about Judy, please visit www.gobefull.com.Judy will answer your nutrition and health questions within 48 hours. Q & A (Are our menus Healthy) Are amounts of fiber, sodium, saturated fat, Yes we meet and exceed the 2005 guidelines. We make every effort to find products that have limited amounts of refined sugars, saturated fats and sodium. We look for brands with at least 2 grams of fiber or more per serving. Do you include whole grain products (e.g., whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, wild rice, quinoa)? What percentage of meals include whole grain products? We do offer whole grain products but this varies from school to school depending on their desires. If you like, we can offer whole grain bread, buns and rolls on all sandwiches and with salads. We also can serve pasta products that contain a mixture of Durham and whole wheat flour. Our rice products can also include mixtures of wild, whole grain and basmati rice. We do not currently use quinoa but can come up with a recipe if this is something the student body would eat. 80-90% of our meals contain whole grains in one form or another.Do you use low-fat dairy products? We use non fat and low fat dairy products in all of our food preparation. Are there at least two servings of fresh fruits and vegetables offered at every meal? Yes there are always at least two servings of fruits and vegetables offered. Again we can tailor the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables to your needs. We make every effort to add fresh vegetables where possible. Often times instead of chips, we provide cut up celery and carrots. We offer tomato and lettuce toppings for sandwiches. Is a variety of fruits and vegetables offered regularly, including leafy green vegetables (e.g., romaine or green leaf lettuce, spinach, kale), orange vegetables (e.g., carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin), beans, citrus fruits? Currently carrots, leafy green lettuce, celery and tomato are our standard vegetables because when we do plate waste studies we find those are the ones consistently eaten, but we can add other varieties in chilies and casseroles or other main entrees. We offer grapes, apples, oranges, peaches, mixed fruit cup and applesauce as our main fruit choices. We even have Trans fat free fruit roll ups. Are there any trans fats in the food? While the government allows 0.5mg/trans fat/serving in trans fat free foods, we make every effort to avoid products with any trans fat. The food industry is in transition and many of the commercial products provided to food service companies have not caught up with current trends. Sometimes we have to make a choice between whole grains and a minimum amount of trans fat in a product. We weigh these choices carefully and opt for the best solution. So I would say that 99% of the food we serve is completely trans fat free with an exception of one or two products. How are correct portion sizes determined/measured? (Do serving sizes meet Dietary Guidelines?) We use serving sizes that meet the dietary guidelines. A standard starch serving is ½ cup; protein 3 oz; vegetables ½ cup. Fruits are also standard portions. Most meals have 2- 3 servings of starch or carbohydrates (including the dessert), one fruit, one to two vegetables, and three ounces of protein. Most of our fat comes from mono and polyunsaturated fats. We make every attempt to include heart healthy fats in our foods and avoid saturated animal and vegetable fats. Are there registered dieticians on staff to develop menus? Judy Caplan is the registered dietitian on staff. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of dietetics with a specialty in health and wellness. Judy guides us to develop menus that reflect the health guidelines she believes in and we trust her fully. Fairfax Foods works diligently to find vendors that sell foods that meet and exceed these guidelines. No new product is introduced to our inventory unless Judy reviews it. With Judy at our side, we are happy to work with you in any way to make your food service needs reality. Please visit www.gobefull.com for more information about Judy and her company, Nutrition Ammunition. SAMPLE MENUS MENU LOGIN BULK BUYING PROGRAMS Fairfax Food Service also offers bulk buying programs. We extend our purchasing power to you, offering you significant savings on a host of paper and packaged products you use every day, such as: Napkins Cups Sanitizers & cleaners Food-handler gloves Diaper-changing paper Packaged snacks And more! Not only do you save money, but you’ll also save time since you can do all of your shopping through us without ever leaving your center. For more information, please contact us or ask your sales representative for a copy of our bulk buying menu. TESTIMONIALS (FFS will provide content) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Throughout our 30-plus-year history, Fairfax Food Service has always contributed to children's charities. We continue to donate annually to Toys for Tots and to local toy drives in our area. The bulk of our donations go to fundraising efforts at the schools we serve. Be it a golf tournament, a silent auction, an ad in a school calendar, or a special function, we always look for ways that we can give back directly to the wonderful people who teach and guide our children -- who we’re proud to call our clients. CONTACT US Fairfax Food Service (FFS) is proud to announce our new focus on healthy eating. We are revamping our already “kid friendly” menus and making them even healthier. While our goal has always been to provide tasty, well-rounded and nutritionally sound meals, we have recently gone one step further by adding new items containing; Whole grains, Healthy oils, Nitrite-free meats. Since 1970, FFS has been an intricate part of this growing and ever changing industry. From the Feingold diet of the 1980’s, to the "red meat" panic of the 1990's, to today’s anxiety about allergens, calories, and childhood obesity, FFS has had its fingers on the pulse of latest concerns in childhood health. We have continually approached these challenges as opportunities to improve the health and wellness of our clientele. Amidst of all of this, we maintain our flawless record for food safety and sanitation. Currently we are moving forward by offering nitrite-free lunch meats and moving completely away from "trans fats". We provide 100% juice products that have no added sugar and are completely free of all dyes. We use whole grain products where possible (breads, tortillas, wraps) and in snack foods like pretzels, cookies, and chips. Our dairy products are antibiotic and RBST free. We are working closely with a registered dietitian who specializes in health promotion, menu development, and childhood obesity prevention. We think you will enjoy our new menus and added options. As always, FFS welcomes your comments and suggestions. Fairfax Food Service & Caterers offers nutritious, well balanced meals, lunch, and snacks that are healthy and taste great for Private Schools, Day Care Centers, Parochial schools, and Preschools. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS is a professional food management company located in Northern Virginia offering Food Service Management to organizations looking for the best value for their money. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS is based in Northern Virginia, VA, nova, and serves these communities; Alexandria, Arlington, Chantilly, Culpeper, Dale City, Dulles, Dumfries, Fairfax, Fort Myer, Fredericksburg, Herndon, Hume, Leesburg, Leon, Lorton, Manassas, McLean, Mount Vernon, Rosslyn, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Triangle, Vienna, Warrenton, Washington, Woodbridge, Prince William, Fauquier, MD, Baltimore, Fredrick, White Plains, Annapolis, PG County, DC, Purcellville, Washington DC area, Washington DC metro, Baltimore Washington area, Baltimore Washington metro, and more! Our Mission. We take pride in consistently providing fresh, quality, accurately-prepared meals every day, with exemplary service and value...guaranteed. Our Vision. To be a team of professionals that continually innovates and strives for excellence; becoming the spokesmen who lead the child care food industry by focusing on exceptional quality, service and integrity for our clients and employees. Our company has one of the toughest most rewarding job in America: feeding America's future, her kids. Every day, Fairfax Food Service & Caterers feeds over 6,000 children. It's been our business since 1970. Our Meals pass muster with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and with 6,000 of our country's toughest food critics ... the kids who eat those meals. QUALITY. NUTRITION. VALUE. For a generation, this family-owned business has been perfecting the art of preparing high-quality, highly nutritious meals that kids will actually eat. Our meals meet and exceed USDA standards for child nutrition. We consult with Registered Dieticians to help design our food programs. We ensure the highest quality for all the food we serve, and we process every item possible, from fresh fruit to slicing salads and sandwiches, in our own 8,000 square foot facility, so you don't have to. Understanding the growing concern over food allergies, we've become experts in the field and are members of the "Food Allergy Network," and we can meet the nutritional needs of all children. Best of all, we do all this for you for less than what it costs you to do it yourself. KIDS OF ALL AGES. LET US FEED YOUR PART OF AMERICA'S FUTURE. We know something too few people appreciate: that those who care for and teach our children have the most important job in our country. We're proud to work with hundreds of America's best teachers and child care providers, and to make their job a little easier by taking the feeding the kids off their hands. And we're ready to do the same for you. School Catering Programs. USDA Programs, Child Allergy Meals, Vegetarian Meals are all available. Child Care Centers. Private Schools. Parochial Schools. Summer Camps. Bulk Food Buying Programs. Did you know that Fairfax Food Service also offers "bulk food" buying programs? We have the buying power of over 6000 kids daily. That means you can do all your shopping through us and never have to leave your center. Napkins, cups, sanitizers, snacks, cleaners, food-handler gloves, diaper-changing paper and a host of other products your center or school uses daily can be sent to you at significant savings. When we take your call, ask a sales representative for a copy of our "bulk-foods menu" and more information. Don't Take Our Word for It. Feel Free to speak with some of our clients to find out how our company can make your job easier. Agape Christian Academy. Mount Vernon, Virginia we have found Fairfax Food Service equal to any challenge we could throw at them over the years. They are everlastingly friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough about the service we receive and believe they are #1 on the list for catering to schools." Northern Virginia Christian. Child Care Center. McLean, Virginia FFS has provided lunches for my day care center for 18 years. I have always found them to be cooperative and good about introducing new food items. Their staff has been a pleasure to work with as well. Alexandria Country Day School. Alexandria, Virginia "They've been accommodating from the start and have worked with us to customize a program for our school. It's obvious that excellent service is a priority for them." Immanuel Lutheran School. Alexandria, Virginia. Their sales representative assured me that FFS would meet all of our needs. And it did! Nutritious and tasteful lunches were delivered and served hot - and on time - on a daily basis. I feel fully confident that FFS will efficiently and effectively meet our growing food needs. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS, Inc. P.O. Box 418, 8352-F Terminal Road Newington, VA 22122 Phone: 703.550.1820 Fax: 703.550.1796 School Meal Services Company. Serving Daycare and Preschool and Elementary through High School. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS purpose is to provide exceptional quality food and service to our customers. This is why we are Northern Virginia's most highly regarded and experienced provider of school meal services. We focus on daycare & preschool and elementary through high school. Please review our information and contact us to discuss how FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS can assist your school with its meal needs. At FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS we believe lunch is an essential component to children's success during the school day. We offer nutritious, well balanced meals that are healthy and taste great. Our meals meet the UDSA nutritional requirements for school aged children. Our many different varieties of dishes are complemented by fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible. In addition to hot lunches, we offer numerous breakfast and snack options. Delivered to your school on a daily basis. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS offers great tasting alternatives within our Lunch, Breakfast, and Snack Programs. Additionally, we offer Bulk Supply Services to round out the most efficient full featured food service program available. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS will create your Hot Lunch program, while providing your school and parents with the assurance that the students are receiving well balanced and high quality meals on a consistent basis. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS is your single point of contact for all of your school food services needs. No multiple vendors or time consuming errands. We develop menus, prepare the foods each morning in our state of the art facility, and deliver them to you hot and ready to serve. In most cases we can provide this for less than it will cost to do it yourself. Our lunch menu includes kid favorites like grilled chicken, pasta with marinara sauce, chicken nuggets, mild chicken fajitas, and meatballs. Entrees are balanced with fresh fruit and vegetables. We use only high quality, fresh ingredients that parent’s desire and kids will eat. We also offer your choice of regular or chocolate milk. All meal programs offer nutritious, well balanced meals that are healthy and taste great! Our breakfast program is easy to serve and kid friendly, and it meets all USDA requirements. Our cold breakfast includes low-sugar cereal, muffins, and bagels. Served with a side of fresh fruit. Our meal system takes all the work out of ordering, stocking and inventory maintenance. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS Snack Program emphasizes easy to serve healthy choices. Many of our favorites include fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, crackers, cheeses and yogurt. These options are provided to you daily or weekly and are priced at our wholesale prices that will not break the budget. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS Bulk Wholesale Supplies. Our extensive bulk supplies offering makes it possible for faculty to focus on other important tasks. This service is extended to our customers at lower than or similar to retail cost. We bring it to you within 24 to 48 hours of your order. Whether your school needs plates, paper towels, sanitizer, or countless other products, we have them. FAIRFAX FOOD SERVICE AND CATERERS is based in Northern Virginia, VA, nova, and serves these communities; Alexandria, Arlington, Chantilly, Culpeper, Dale City, Dulles, Dumfries, Fairfax, Fort Myer, Fredericksburg, Herndon, Hume, Leesburg, Leon, Lorton, Manassas, McLean, Mount Vernon, Rosslyn, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Triangle, Vienna, Warrenton, Washington, Woodbridge, Prince William, Fauquier, MD, Baltimore, Fredrick, White Plains, Annapolis, PG County, DC, Purcellville, Washington DC area, Washington DC metro, Baltimore Washington area, Baltimore Washington metro, and more!