School is back in session, which means it’s time to set up your menu for the year ahead. Between staff kickoff mornings, PTA meetings, teacher appreciation week, and the everyday rush of a school calendar, there’s a lot to feed and not much time to plan it. At Serendipity Catering, we’ve put together a lineup of back to school favorites: breakfast sandwiches, breakfast bars, teacher appreciation buffets, and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, so your team is covered from the first bell through the busiest weeks of the semester
Here are top back-to-school catering menu ideas designed to keep teachers, administration, and school staff energized all day long.
Breakfast Sandwiches: Fuel for the First Bell
Nothing sets the tone for a great school day like a hot, satisfying breakfast. Our breakfast sandwiches are a top request for back to school catering because they’re portable, customizable, and easy to serve to large groups.
Popular options include:
- Classic egg, cheese and bacon on a fresh brioche bun
- Sausage, egg and cheddar on English muffins
- Vegetarian egg white and spinach on whole wheat
- Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and salsa
These sandwiches are ideal for teacher check-in days, staff development mornings, or the first week of school, when everyone needs something warm and quick between meetings.
Breakfast Bars with a Little Bit of Everything
Not everyone wants the same thing in the morning, which is why our breakfast bars have become such a popular pick. A well-planned warm buffet gives teams a chance to sit down, relax, and reconnect before students return to the classroom.
Guests build their own plate from a spread that includes:
- Scrambled Eggs and Crispy Bacon – The classic combo, always a crowd favorite.
- Yogurt Parfait Station – Yogurt, granola, and honey, layered to order.
- Seasonal Fruit – Fresh and colorful, a nice balance to the richer options.
- Muffins and Bagels – A basket of fresh-baked options with all the fixings.
- Coffee and Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice – Because mornings run better with both.
Grab and Go Boxed Sandwiches and Fresh Salads
When professional development schedules are packed and break times are short, individually packaged lunches keep events flowing smoothly without sacrificing quality or freshness.
- Signature Boxed Sandwiches: Individually wrapped artisan sandwiches—such as turkey with cranberry pesto, smoked ham and Swiss, or grilled Mediterranean veggie wraps, paired with chips and a sweet treat.
- Fresh Fuel Salad Boxes: Crisp, main-dish salads packed with flavor and texture.
Staff Lounge Snack Stations and Coffee Service
Mid-afternoon energy slumps are bound to happen during intensive prep days. Setting up a dedicated snack station in the faculty lounge provides a much-needed pick-me-up that keeps morale high.
- Sweet and Savory Snack Boards: House-baked chocolate chip cookies, fudgy brownie bites, individual trail mix cups, and fresh whole fruit.
- Beverage Refresh: Freshly brewed local coffee, artisan iced teas, and fruit-infused waters to keep teams hydrated and focused.
Plan Your Back-to-School Event with Serendipity Catering
From the first breakfast of the year to teacher appreciation week and everything in between, Serendipity Catering is ready to help your school or office eat well through the busy season. Ready to set up your menu? Go to our homepage to start an estimate!
