The center of the tray just got a lot more interesting.
Zee Kitchen exists to make the center of the tray the best part. Built for K-12 from day one, we’re designing center tray entrees and bulk solutions that are kid-inspired, flavor-first, and kitchen-tested. It’s a new center tray reimagined with main character energy, built to clear K-12 standards and clear trays in equal measure.
Introducing... NEW Zee Kitchen Chicken Meatballs!
One meatball line that does the work of an entire special-diet menu. Available in Original, Taco, and Buffalo, these Meatballs for All are halal, gluten free, soy free, Buy American compliant, and made with applesauce. Bold, layered flavor built on a familiar favorite.
Pile them on a sub, tuck them into a wrap, spear them as a snack, or stack them over rice, pasta, or a grain bowl. One product, a whole tray of possibilities, and a Scratch Batch recipe for every flavor to make deciding what to menu the easy part.
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Chicken Meatballs
Original
The familiar, savory anchor. Safe enough to feel comfortable, crave-able enough to repeat. The easiest first test on any menu.Product Specifications -
Chicken Meatballs
Taco
Globally curious and on-trend. Taps into kids' love of bold, Mexican-inspired flavor and flexes across tacos, bowls, and bars.Product Specifications -
Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo
The adventurous pick. Buffalo is a top-trending flavor with older kids, bringing a kick of heat that drives talk and repeat picks.Product Specifications
Zee Kitchen infuses creativity, fun, and inclusiveness into the center of the tray, moving beyond predictable, center-tray meals and reimagining them with innovation, bold flavors, and inclusive thinking, so every kid feels like they belong at the table.
Made For The Middle
Center-tray with main character energy, built to clear K–12 standards and clear plates in equal measure.
Inspired By Kids, Engineered For Kitchens
Our ideas start where kids’ tastebuds actually are, then go through real K–12 cafeteria expertise. Current without being a fad. Exciting without being chaos.
Built To Behave Behind The Line
From prep to service, every product is designed to play nice in real kitchens. Because when food works backstage, it shines onstage.
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Circle July 12–14, 2026, on your calendar and join us at the Charlotte Convention Center for the thrilling SNA ANC Conference!
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When the Tray Looks this Fun, Participation Follows
The aprons are on, the flavors are ready, and the only thing missing is you. Come celebrate with us, grab a fork, and taste why center-tray is about to be the most exciting spot in the cafeteria.
This is the fun part. Don't miss it.