Back to School Has Never Tasted So Good as Students Dip'n to Flavor with Chartwells K12

Fall cafeteria menu promotion brings bold, kid-approved dips and sauces to healthy school meals that parents can feel good about

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As kids return to classrooms and cafeterias across the country, Chartwells K12 is continuing to serve up happy and healthy options with the launch of its Dip'n to Flavor promotional campaign. This brand-new, limited-time offer brings bold, craveable dips to school meals. Whether it's crispy chicken tenders, cheesy breadsticks, crunchy veggie sticks, or sweet potato fries, students can explore a whole new world of fun, new flavors created just for kids.

"With Dip'n to Flavor, we're making mealtime even more interactive and fun while still keeping menu options nutritious and balanced," said Chef Peter Gilhooly, Senior Vice President – Culinary Services, Chartwells K12. "Our team of chefs and registered dietitians collaborated to create our signature dips and sauces that meet the evolving tastes of today's students, while maintaining our high nutrition standards."

Based on student feedback and aligning with the latest food and nutrition trends for kids, Dip'n to Flavor turns everyday favorites into mealtime adventures with something for every tastebud. Dips and sauces featured as part of Chartwells' fall LTO include:

• Classics with a Twist: Chartwells Signature Dip'n Sauce, Southwest Ranch, and Sriracha Honey Mustard are updated classics perfect for pairing with cafeteria staples.
• Regional Favorites: Taking insights from serving students in nearly 40 states, regional favorites like Blueberry Buffalo, Pickle Horseradish, and Blonde BBQ are going nationwide.
• Global Influence: Global flavors are a consistent kid favorite, with highlights including a Caribbean-inspired Mango Jerk, Italian Pesto, and Chinese Style Sweet & Sour Sauce.
• Don't Forget Breakfast: Dips aren't just for lunch, Maple Dijon and Cinnamon Balsamic Vanilla Yogurts are a match made for French Toast Sticks or Mini Pancakes.

Serving 2.2 million meals a day to students at 4,500 schools across the country, Chartwells K12 knows the secret sauce for serving healthy foods that kids love to eat. Parents can breathe easily, too, knowing that every meal Chartwells K12 serves meets or exceeds national and state nutrition guidelines for school meals. That means parents can spend less time worrying about what goes in the lunchbox and more time knowing that cafeteria trays include healthy, affordable, and safe meals that kids enjoy.

About Chartwells K12
Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 18,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education, and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

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SOURCE Chartwells K12