OUR STORY

The School Gourmet was founded on a simple belief: children deserve better food.

 

Our story began in families where meals were made with intention, tradition, and love—where food wasn’t just fuel, but connection. That foundation inspired us to reimagine what school meals could be.

 

In 2019, under the leadership of Founder & CEO Gary Matthews, The School Gourmet was launched as a division of a successful catering company with a bold mission: to transform school food through fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and unwavering standards.

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Growing With Our Communities

What started as a small operation quickly grew into a trusted partner for schools across Georgia. Today, we proudly operate state-of-the-art commissary facilities with over 8,000 square feet of production and storage space—allowing us to serve thousands of students each day with consistency and care.

 

We’ve built lasting relationships with schools, families, and educators by:

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• Maintaining client contract retention

• Meeting and exceeding USDA guidelines

• Offering culturally inclusive menus

• Listening to student voices

• Showing up—every day—with excellence

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Food With Heart

Our kitchens are guided by a culture of health, creativity, and accountability. We roast, bake, grill, and season with herbs and spices—not shortcuts. We avoid deep frying. We minimize processed foods. We design every menu with balance and enjoyment in mind.

 

From our chefs to our drivers, from nutrition specialists to operations leaders, every team member shares one mission: serve children well.

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Our Promise

We are committed to enriching communities through food that is:

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• Pure in ingredients

• Purposeful in preparation

• Powerful in impact

 

When you partner with The School Gourmet, you’re choosing more than a vendor.
 

You’re choosing a partner in student success.