Strategies for Soliciting Recipes from the School Community

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Strategies for Soliciting Recipes from the School Community
Photo of two kitchen staff making notes on recipes they are observing

Identifying new recipes to use in your meal program can be challenging. There are several factors to consider, including food cost, labor and equipment needs, sourcing and procuring ingredients, and customer satisfaction.

Soliciting recipes from the school community can be done in a variety of ways:

  • Conducting recipe contests
  • Convening advisory groups
  • Meeting with focus groups
  • Implementing surveys
  • Hosting student cooking competitions
  • Facilitating a recipe dropbox