Our view is that there should be joy in the preparing and sharing of food. It is such a rich part of our life and community, at the center of which lies the kitchen.

“Acre’s community integrated kitchen teaches all of us good family eating values. It’s part of a healthy mind and body.” –Joan Jordan, Chief Financial Officer, The Bay School
Our Recipe is Simple

1. Start with a well-designed kitchen.
2. Choose fresh and organic ingredients and allow them to shine.
3. Hire people who put love and care into their work.
4. Mix well and enjoy.

• Cook food from scratch, in small batches
• Support and use local organic ingredients
• Use humanely raised grass-fed meat and free range poultry that is free of hormones and antibiotics
• No processed or deep-fried foods
• Avoid genetically modified food (GMO)
• Use only wild line-caught or sustainably farmed fish
• Use only natural, non-hydrogenated oils in our cooking
• Use organic grains whenever possible
• Use local breads and pastries made with natural ingredients
• Serve food fresh and hot, not reheated
• Follow sustainable practices like our full composting/recycling program that aims for ‘zero waste’ and our use of ‘to go’ packaging made from biodegradable sugar cane fibers
• Keep food affordable without compromising quality