Serve them perfect PIZZA:
Your best showcase for CHEESE in school meals!
Across America, More Schools Are Discovering the Power of PIZZA!
Students love pizza their way. So when schools offer a variety of pizza styles, sauces and toppings, the results are positive for everyone. Pop up Pizza Stations have gained popularity across the region as an easy way for schools to satisfy students’ cravings and meet their nutritional needs at the same time.
Memorial High School in West New York, NJ has celebrated “Pi Day” on March 14 by offering customizable pizza choices in “at least 3.14 different pizza” varieties. It’s not every day you can serve great pizza and teach about math at the same time!
Schroeder High School in Rochester, NY has used Pop up Pizza Stations to boost excitement in their cafeteria. This involves a periodically updated pizza menu, loaded with topping options so students can customize their slices just the way they like.
Resources
Use these valuable resources, and rethink how you serve pizza!
Recipes
In a recent taste-test competition, these three awesome pizza recipes came out on top! Try them out and build some lunchtime excitement in your schools!
Our test kitchens have fired up pizza after pizza with one goal in mind: to help you “rethink pizza” and make it the most popular item on your school menu. Download any or all of these proven pizza ideas, as well as the recipe for sauce and plans for self-serve pizza bars.
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Who Is Chef Jeff?
Chef Jeff Henderson, a nationally known culinary master, has worked with American Dairy Association North East as part of our effort to develop better pizza ideas for schools across the region. Here’s a quick look at his unique journey to success:
- First African American executive chef at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas
- Created three Food Network programs
- Ambassador of Disney Dreamers Academy, a motivational youth program
- Personally involved with Helping Hungry Homes initiative
- Works with national groups including Papa Johns, Disney, Duke University, California Pizza Kitchen, El Pollo Loco and The Salvation Army
- Attended Culinary Training School for inmates, where his passion for cooking changed his life
- 2001 Chef of the Year, American Food and Wine Tasting Federation
- Authored two best-selling books
- Established The Westside Group, a non-profit organization for troubled kids
- Inspirational speaker
Surprise: Pizza is good for them!
Pizza is absolutely loaded with vitamins and nutrients kids need. And pizza can easily be prepared with ingredients that satisfy even the most progressive guidelines. Build delicious, nutritious pizzas with:
100% Real Cheese
- Available in reduced-fat varieties
- Helps build strong bones and teeth
- Great source of:
- Calcium
- Protein
- Vitamins A, D, B12
- Riboflavin
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Magnesium
Whole Grain Rich
- Crust meets USDA requirements when at least 50 percent is whole grain and remainder is enriched
- Important for kids’ growing bodies
- Rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber
- Reduce risk of chronic diseases
- Helps kids make healthier choices at home
Low-sodium Sauce
- Good source of vitamins
- Low in calories
- High in antioxidants
