Business Details
Nutritious Catering for Childcare Centers
Rivas Catering was founded with a commitment to providing nutritious, high-quality meals for childcare centers while helping organizations reduce operational costs. Our merger with Rivas Catering strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service, combining expertise in food preparation with a deep understanding of childcare providers needs. We specialize in creating balanced menus that adhere to CACFP guidelines, ensuring children receive wholesome meals that support their growth and development. By outsourcing meal preparation to us, clients save on energy costs, staffing expenses, and storage requirements while freeing up valuable time for educators to focus on childcare.Our dedication to friendly, dependable service has earned us partnerships with esteemed institutions like YMCA locations, Horizon Health Services, and Karens Kids Childcare. With decades of combined experience in catering and childcare nutrition, we bring specialized expertise to every meal we prepare. Our teams proficiency in optimizing kitchen operations and menu planning positions us as a trusted authority in early childhood nutrition services. We maintain transparency in our processes and prioritize client satisfaction through consistent communication and customizable meal solutions.
Services
Breakfast Catering
Lunch Services
Snack Provision
Menu Planning
CACFP Compliance
Meal Delivery
Highlights and features
- We follow CACFP guidelines for child nutrition compliance
- Clients save on energy and staffing costs
- We repurpose kitchen storage space for childcare use
- Staff gain 2+ hours daily for child supervision
- Proven track record with 20+ childcare partners
Associations and certifications
- CACFP Participant
Services
Breakfast Catering
Our breakfast service provides nutritious morning meals meeting CACFP standards. Each day features whole grain pancakes with low-sugar syrup, fresh fruit, and milk. We prepare temperature-controlled deliveries to ensure food safety and optimal serving conditions. This service helps childcare centers start children's days with balanced nutrition while eliminating kitchen preparation requirements.
Lunch Services
Comprehensive lunch programs include oven-roasted turkey with gravy, homemade stuffing, fresh produce, and dairy products. Menus rotate daily to provide dietary variety while maintaining compliance with childcare nutrition regulations. Our team handles all preparation and delivery, allowing staff to focus on childcare rather than meal service logistics.
Snack Provision
We supply healthy snack options featuring homemade red sauce with breadsticks, low-fat cheese slices, and seasonal fruits. Snacks meet CACFP nutritional requirements while offering appealing choices for children. This service reduces storage needs and eliminates preparation time for childcare providers.
Questions
What childcare meal programs do you offer?
We provide full-service breakfast, lunch, and snack programs meeting CACFP guidelines for daycare centers and educational institutions.
How can catering save childcare centers money?
Clients reduce energy costs by 30%, eliminate food preparation staffing needs, and repurpose kitchen storage space for childcare activities.
What areas do you serve?
We serve West Seneca, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Williamsville, and surrounding areas with daily meal deliveries.
Can menus be customized?
While we follow CACFP standards, we offer limited menu customization to accommodate specific dietary requirements and preferences.
How do you ensure food safety?
All meals are prepared in commercial kitchens following strict health codes and delivered at proper temperatures using insulated containers.
