Lunch Service
Food? It’s A Global Language!
In 2020, our Community Giving Campaign raised funds for the transformation of our Primary School basement into the Creson’s Den: A destination for gathering with friends and colleagues, featuring lunch and event catering from a leading independent school dining group (SAGE Dining) that values locally sourced, whole foods prepared by professional chefs.
Learners, staff, and visitors experience an inspired educational, meeting, presentation, and social gathering space designed to last through the years. It is the perfect place for our community to connect across the many cultures we represent and embrace!
SAGE Dining
With SAGE we are able to provide our community the best nutritional value and variety - as well as education about positive choices with locally sourced food.
Lunch is prepared fresh, on-site, batch cooked, and with a variety of foods to choose from daily, thanks to our partnership with SAGE Dining.
Note, at lunch, water and milk are always available.
Alexis Champagne
We are thrilled to have Alexis Champagne be part of the ISCreson community as our Food Services Director with SAGE Dining!
Alexis Champagne joined us in the spring of 2023 from Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette, Colorado, where she has working at another SAGE Dining for the last couple of years.
Her culinary background is extensive, having worked at high volume wedding venues, wholesale kitchens, corporate offices, and schools.
Her passion for the industry grew exponentially after working as an apprentice on a Certified Organic farm in Delafield, Wisconsin, in 2021, where she helped manage 11 acres of vegetable production, an orchard, dairy cows, beef cattle, egg-laying chickens, honey bees, and lamb.
She also has extensive knowledge when it comes to various dietary preferences and allergies, and values the opportunity to create a place where everyone can enjoy a nourishing meal.
She is excited to help grow the program at ISCreson and continue to create an exciting environment for the students and faculty on a daily basis. Alexis Champagne says, “My favorite part of my job is when I can share the knowledge that I have with a curious student, and invite them to be a part of the process that feeds them every day.”
Testimonials: From Our Faculty and Staff!
'It was hard to believe that I was actually eating “cafeteria food”. I was blown away by the quality and flavor of the food, let alone the number of options that were offered. There was freshly grilled salmon on the salad bar!! I couldn't get enough of the lemongrass and dill spa water, and I was so sad I didn't have my water bottle to fill up and take with me! I can't wait for my kids to experience SAGE!' - Admin Staff / Parent
- ECE French Teacher
'I don't even know where to start....well, the food was A-MA-ZING! I am a foodie and I am very picky when it comes to food. When I heard “cafeteria food”, I have to be honest with you, I was very skeptical about the whole experience, but SAGE is anything but! I love the fact that there are healthy options for every member of the community regardless of allergies or dietary restrictions (beautiful display of pasta, meat/fish/seafood, sandwich bar, gluten free, peanut free options, fresh fruits...). I had a green salad with salmon, seeds, crisp and flavorful balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts, half an avocado, sauteed shrimp packed with flavor and yet with very little oil. And I had to try the vegetarian wild rice soup and wow! Delicious! All the different flavors worked together beautifully! I also love the fact that they recycle and have their own compost. I could go on and on... Don't let the word “cafeteria” fool you, SAGE's food is delicious and I am grateful we get to have it at ISCreson!'
'I would add that I was very impressed with how conscientious they were about lowering their footprint. They were very organized with their cleaning stations that included trash, recycling, and compost. They also try to go without single use items and if they have them the were compostable (like the straws). They also shared how they prepare the food in-house such as roasting their own turkey breast and chickens. I am excited to see how we can work with them in the classroom. They not only serve food but they also work to educate kids about nutrition and the food industry.' - MYP Science Teacher