Is Metro Canteens SA the same as Metro Canteens in other states?

Metro Canteens SA provides services in South Australia. For Metro Canteens enquiries in Victoria, Perth or Queensland, please contact the relevant state-based website directly.

Does Metro Canteens SA provide school catering?

Yes. Metro Canteens SA provides school catering services, including freshly prepared meals, event catering, boarding school dining and mobile canteen options.

What areas does Metro Canteens SA service?

Metro Canteens SA services Adelaide and South Australian schools, with canteen management, school catering, mobile canteens, Metro Café services and licensed events catering.

Do Metro Canteens SA provide outsourced school canteen management?

Yes. Metro Canteens SA provides fully outsourced school canteen management for schools across Adelaide and South Australia, including daily operations, menu planning, food preparation and canteen support.

Nutrition and Menus

School Canteen Suppliers Adelaide

Providing Healthy Canteen Supplies in Adelaide

Our nutrition strategy

At Metro Canteens SA, we provide healthy canteen supplies in Adelaide for schools that want fresh, nutritious and student-friendly menu options. Our meals are made on-site each day using fresh ingredients, giving students access to healthier choices throughout the school day.

Every Adelaide school canteen should reflect its own school community. We work collaboratively with our nutritionist and school representatives to develop menus that suit each school, while still supporting our Healthy Eating Policy and the South Australian Government’s Right Bite Policy.

Our healthy school canteen menu options include::

Low-fat yoghurts
Fresh fruit salad
Low-fat flavoured milk
Fresh fruit juices
Freshly made low-fat pasta dishes
Assorted salad packs with or without lean meats
Hot meal options – a full list can be found on our “About Page”
Seasonal whole fresh fruit, sold at below cost where possible
Fresh sandwiches and rolls made daily on-site with wholegrain and white bread

Metro Canteens SA follows clear food preparation and menu guidelines to help students make healthier choices at school, including:

No butter or margarine on sandwiches unless requested
No salt added during the cooking process
Low-fat cheeses are used
Low-fat salad dressings and mayonnaise are used
Hot foods are baked, not fried
No carbonated drinks are sold before 9 am
Homemade items are promoted prominently
Low-sugar drinks are given optimum fridge placement

Metro Canteens Adelaide, healthy canteen supplies in Adelaide image of 3 salad and falafel pitta bread rolls on a white plate.

SAMPLE CANTEEN MENU

CATERING MENU

Supporting students to grow and develop, concentrate and achieve by providing healthy meal choices.

As you would well know, the South Australian Government put a healthy eating policy back together around 10 years ago, termed the ‘Right Bite Policy’. As an approved Right Bite supplier, we at Metro Canteens SA are 100% committed to providing menu choices that reflect what this strategy states in terms of what is sold to school students.

70% of our food is Green (choose plenty)

30% of our food is Amber (select carefully)

0% of our food is Red (occasionally)

The Metro Canteens SA Guarantee

100% guarantee – each meal is homemade and will be freshly made and prepared daily in your school canteen

Outsource Your School Canteen to Metro Canteens SA

If your school is looking for healthy canteen supplies in Adelaide, Metro Canteens SA can provide fresh daily meals, Right Bite-aligned menu planning and outsourced school canteen support. Contact us today to discuss your school’s needs.