Lunch Menu

Chapin collaborates with its food service provider, LifeWorks, to provide a foundation of safe, nutritious, and quality food choices for students in Classes K-12. Our commitment to health, wellness, and sustainability has a direct impact on our lunch and snack offerings. By implementing an environmental sustainability platform, we are focused on increasing the procurement of local, seasonal, and responsibly raised, grown and sourced products. Chapin is committed to enriching and nourishing the minds, bodies, and spirit of our school community. Click here to learn more.

Please note: Whole wheat pasta and gluten-free pasta will be available when pasta is served. Changes to the menu may have to be made because of market conditions and delivery.

AVAILABLE DAILY

Gluten free and vegan entree selections, fresh market vegetable, two homemade soups, sandwich station with assorted cold cuts, salad bar and yogurt. Beverage options: whole milk, oat milk, skim milk, soy milk, 100% Lactaid, natural flavored water and 100% pure juices.

Pasta bar available daily (plain or with tomato sauce) for K-Class 5.

Dessert: Assorted fruit three times a week, homemade baked desert once a week
Ice cream is available on Wednesday for Lower School and Classes 4 and 5; Tuesday and Thursday for Classes 6-12.

For Passover Week 2026: Matzo Ball Soup, Matzo/Gluten-Free Matzo, Hard Cooked Eggs, Gefilte Fish w/ Horseradish, Assorted Cheese, Assorted Salads and Vegetarian /Vegan Options

Special Menus by Divisional Book Fair Raffle Winner:
April 13: Menu by Suri (MS)
April 20: Menu by Emma (US)
April 27: Menu by Avery (LS)

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Monday, September 7
Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 9
Thursday, September 10

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (GF)
Vegetarian Soup Option (GF)
Roasted Broccoli
Featured Salad: Quinoa, Corn, & Black Bean Salad
Ice cream w/ Frozen Fruit Bars

Friday, September 11

Italian Feel Good Soup (V)
Sticky Rice
Fresh Carrot Coins
Featured Salad: Mango Slaw
Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Herb Tahini Dessing
Roasted Tofu Patty w/ Pineapple Salsa (V)

Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
Monday, September 14
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Mushroom Barley (V)
Pasta w/ Vegetarian Marinara Sauce (GF)
Featured Salad: Savory Lentil Salad w/ Roasted Red Peppers

Tuesday, September 15
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Tortellini Soup w/ Sausage
White Bean & Vegetables Soup (V/GF)
Couscous
Moroccan Style Vegetables
Featured Salad: Chickpea Salad w/ Radishes, Cucumbers & Queso de Freir

Wednesday, September 16
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Creamy Chicken Soup w/ Potatoes & Bacon
Chicken Salad
Potato Chips
Roasted Tofu(V/GF)
Featured Salad: Antipasto Salad w/ Cheese On The Side

Thursday, September 17
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Chef Leo's Million Dollar Soup
Oven Roasted Steak Fries
Homemade Cole Slaw
Featured Salad: Fennel slaw w/ Lemon Caper Dressing

Friday, September 18
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Miso Soup
Hearty Vegetable Soup (GF/V)
Basmati Rice
Sauteed Green Beans
Stir-Fry Vegetable w/Tofu-(GF/V)
Featured Salad: Shaved Brussel Sprouts

Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
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Homemade Marinara or Meat Sauce
Sauteed Broccoli
Featured Salad: Vegan Caesar Salad w/ Crispy Chickpeas

Wednesday, September 23
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Lower School: Chicken Legs
Cauliflower & Leek Soup (V/GF)
Lentil Soup (V/GF)
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Green Beans
Featured Salad: Arugula
Cranberry Pear Crisp

Thursday, September 24
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Teriyaki Tofu Steak ( GF/V)
Yellow Rice
Featured Salad: Roasted Broccoli w/ Pomegranates, & Our Own Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette

Friday, September 25
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Fall Vegetable Soup
Chicken Tenders (GF)
Vegan Chicken Patty
Featured Salad: Mango Slaw
Spinach Salad w/ Our Homemade Vinaigrette

Saturday, September 26
Sunday, September 27
Monday, September 28
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Three Green Vegetable Soup
Roasted Squash
Featured Salad: Kale Salad
Apple Crumble

Tuesday, September 29
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Vegetable Tikka Masala (V/GF)
Basmati Rice
Sauteed Spinach
Mango Chutney
Featured Salad: Roasted Golden Beets & Arugula

Wednesday, September 30
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Butternut Squash Soup
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Vegan "Chicken" Patty
Featured Salad: Greek Salad w/ Feta On The Side

Thursday, October 1
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Cauliflower & Leek Soup (V/GF)
Matzo Ball Soup (V)
Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts w/ Farmers Cheese
Homemade Maple-Dijon Dressing
Featured Salad: Shaved Fennel Salad
Homemade Cranberry Pear Crisp

Friday, October 2
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Chicken Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian Tacos
Toppings Bar
Cilantro Rice
Vegetarian Refried Beans
Featured Salad: Roasted Corn w/ Manchego Cheese

Saturday, October 3

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