The First Step to Legally Enter the School Lunch Market

The Best Starting Point to Become a School Lunch Box Supplier

As schools increasingly demand quality and safety in lunch boxes, licensed food manufacturers with proper production processes are becoming valuable resources in the market. If you are a food industry player looking to expand into the school lunch supply market, now is the time to prepare everything and become a licensed food manufacturer authorized to supply lunch boxes.
JF Kitchen, as Hong Kong's leading cloud kitchen and food manufacturing platform, offers one-stop support for suppliers aspiring to enter the campus catering market, providing comprehensive assistance from legal licensing and equipment setup to food safety management systems, ensuring you can start your business legally and compliantly.

What is a School Lunch Box Supplier?

A school lunch box supplier is a food business that holds a Food Factory License and complies with the regulations of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Centre for Food Safety. They specialize in providing ready-to-eat or reheatable lunch boxes for primary and secondary schools.

To become a qualified supplier, you must:

• Hold a valid Food Factory License
• Use compliant manufacturing methods (i.e., cook-serve or cook-chill)
• Have a complete temperature control and hygiene management system
• Be able to handle large orders and timely delivery

Food Safety and Temperature Management

As a supplier, you must ensure that the entire production and delivery process meets food safety standards:

• Hot food: 60°C or above
• Cold food: 4°C or below

Every step, including cooking, refrigeration, reheating, and delivery, must be recorded and monitored to prevent bacterial growth and cross-contamination.

Handling High-Risk Foods

If your menu includes the following high-risk foods, special care must be taken in the handling process:

Salads, sushi, sandwiches, cut fruits, pre-made desserts, etc.

Handling Recommendations:

• Use designated areas and dedicated utensils
• Wash the outer skin and then cut and refrigerate immediately
• Discard if left at room temperature for over 2 hours

How to Become a Qualified Supplier?

✅ Apply for and Hold a Valid License

You must apply to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department for a Food Factory License and ensure that your kitchen facilities meet the requirements.

✅ Establish a Comprehensive Manufacturing System

• Choose an appropriate manufacturing method (Cook-Serve or Cook-Chill)
• Set up a temperature monitoring and recording system
• Establish hygiene management processes and employee training systems

How JF Kitchen Can Assist You in Becoming a Lunch Box Supplier?

🏢 Providing Legal and Compliant Kitchen Space

• Nearly 200 licensed food manufacturing factories across Hong Kong
• Fully equipped kitchens that meet environmental health department regulations
• Capable of handling large orders and timely delivery

💼 Value-Added Services

• Company registration service
• Assistance in setting up takeaway platform accounts

Advantages of Becoming a School Lunch Box Supplier

• Stable order sources with high potential for long-term cooperation
• Enhanced brand image and market recognition
• Helps expand into other institutions (e.g., tutoring centers, kindergartens, etc.)

Conclusion

If you are interested in expanding into the school lunch box market, now is the best time. With JF Kitchen's professional support and legal facilities, you can:

• Quickly and legally start your business
• Establish manufacturing processes that meet government standards
• Enhance brand reputation and market competitiveness

Contact us now to learn how to become a licensed food manufacturer authorized to supply lunch boxes and tap into the stable and promising school catering market!