ITEM OR SERVICE

COMPETITOR
A

COMPETITOR
B

COMPETITOR
C

Preparation and Portions

Fresh, Each and Everyday. Larger Portions*

Made the Day Before. Smaller Portions

Made the Day Before. Smaller Portions

20% smaller

All our meals are prepared fresh the same day*. Our Kitchen is up and running at 4 am daily to insure that you are receiving the freshest product possible. While many of our competitors stress that they meet the Canada Food Guidelines, The Day Nurseries Act and CCEYA, Organic Kids Catering goes beyond this by offering healthier choices, organic items and portion size up to 20% larger.

Menu Cycle & Menu Change

2 Times / Year

2 Times / Year

2 Times / Year

2 Times / Year

Price

Lower

Higher

Higher

Substantially Higher

Organic Kids Catering’s pricing is lower than most of our competitors for a better, more healthier more nutritious meal.

Milk

2% Organic

Reg 2%

Reg 2%

Reg 2%

Organic Kids Catering offers many varieties including soya, rice and all our beverages are Organic

Other Beverage Options

Organic Soy, Rice Milk, 100% organic Fruit Juices

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company that has this much variety

Children in Advertising

NO

Yes

Yes

Yes

Organic Kids Catering in no way uses children in their advertising. We prefer to nourish children than exploit them.

Hot snacks

Yes, plus frozen snacks as well

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company to provide Hot and Frozen Snacks

Halal

Yes No Charge

Yes - Extra Cost

Yes - Extra Cost

N/A

Organic Kids Catering does not charge extra for halal-based products.

Whole Grain

Yes the most variety

NO

NO

Very Few

Most of our menu items are whole grain and not whole wheat

Organic and Local Options

We have over 40 Organic Items on both our monthly Lunch and Snack menus

Very Little

Very Little

Very Little

We offer more organic options than any other company. No one compares to Organic Kids Catering

Organic Fruit & Vegetables

YES

NO

NO

NO

No one offers organic fruit or vegtables other then Organic Kids Catering

Dietician

Independent, Paediatric

Employee

N/A

Independent

Organic Kids Catering dietician is an independent person. Some competitors dietician's are employed by the company and therefore cannot be objective in planning menus. As well our dietician is a paediatric specialist.

Cheese

100% pure cheese

Cheese Products

Cheese Products

N/A

All our Cheese's are 100% pure. We do not use any Cheese products.

Meats

Fresh, Not Frozen

N/A

N/A

Some

All our meats come locally from a butcher. We do not use a meat manufacturer. All our meats are cut fresh including all deli meats. We use only AAA grade or higher meats. We use only fresh chicken products and not previously frozen.

Drivers

Own insured Driver's

Courier

N/A

Both

Organic KIds Catering only uses its own drivers. We do not use couriers. All our drivers must have safe driving records, background clearances and also all drivers use only our own insured vehicles. All our drivers put away each item on delivery and they do not leave items unattended or unaccounted for.

Take Temperature at Delivery both hot & cold

YES

NO

NO

NO

All Hot and Cold items temperatures are taken upon delivery to insure proper temperatures are maintained. We record all temperatures to insure our clients are meeting all health regulations.

Specialized Heat Trays

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering supplies all clients with specialized heating trays heated to over 400 degrees to maintain the freshness and temperature upon delivery. This also allows us to deliver to smalller customers

Guaranteed Delivery Time

YES

NO

NO

NO

Other Catering

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company the offers other catering options at a preferred discount to either our clients or their clients. Whether it be personal catering, functions, corporate facilities or banquet facilities we are the only company that can offer this to our clients.

Executive International Red Seal Chef

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company that employ's an executive international read seal certified chef. We do not employ production managers or production staff without proper training. Our executive chef oversees the entire daily preparation of meals. All our chef chefs have their papers with their degrees.

Multicultural Menu

YES

NO

NO

Sometimes

Organic Kids Catering is the only company that can adapt its menu to suit multicultural needs

Special Dietary Menu

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company to incorporate "special" meal days. Days such as Vegan and Gluten Free to allow the children to experience something different

Over 40 Years In Business

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering are the leader's in this industry. We are the company in which our competitors try to be. Most ideas that our competitors have originated from us. That is why Organic Kids Catering will always be the leader and longest serving compnay in the childcare catering business.

Emergency Service

24 hrs, 7 Days A week

8 am to 5pm, 5 days a week

5 days a week

5 days a week

Organic Kids Catering is the only company to offer emergency service 24hrs a day 7 days a week.

Service Days

7 Days a week

5 days a week

5 days a week

5 days a week

Organic Kids Catering is the only companies to offer 7 day a week service.

Dedicated Customer Service Personnel

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company dedicated to having customer service personnel strictly for our customers

DedicatedRoute Delivery

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company committed to designing and implementing routes for delivery specifically to customer needs

Dedicated Menu Days for Children with Allergy & Dietary Restrictions

YES

NO

NO

NO

Organic Kids Catering is the only company to have dedicated days for children who have dietary restrictions such as Gluten Free, Allergies or are Vegetarians