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The School Food Collective

Supporting Independent School Caterers in Asia

MAIK KOCHLOFFEL

Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama

Yokohama, Japan

Member Since: 2025 | Founding Member

About Our Program


Since 2015, the Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama has provided food services that honor our cultural roots while embracing the best of Japanese local produce. Serving 600 students from early years through senior school, our independent kitchen creates hearty, wholesome meals prepared with care and precision that represent our community's values. We believe authentic flavors and thoughtful adaptation to life in Japan aren't contradictory—they strengthen each other. Our commitment to independent operations allows us to maintain quality and cultural authenticity while building strong relationships with local suppliers.


Students Served


600 students 

(Early Years through Grade 12)

Our Standards


Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama meets all 14 School Food Collective Standards:


Food Quality & Preparation Standards

Nutritional Compliance

Fresh Food Preparation

Clean Ingredients

Hydration

Seasonal Menu Planning

Transparency

Inclusive Dining


Food Safety & Staff Development

Supplier Standards

Staff Training

Independent Catering Operations


Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing

Ethical Ingredients

Healthy Options

Local Partnerships

Organic Commitment


THE SCHOOL FOOD COLLECTIVE / DSTY / MEMBER SINCE 2025

Contact & Learn More


Website: 

https://www.dstymensa.com


School Website: 

www.dsty.ac.jp

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The School Food Collective connects independent school caterers across Japan through shared standards, developing supplier relationships, and peer support.


Together, we're proving that operators focused on a single school can outperform corporate caterers: meals prepared from scratch, menus that respond to real feedback, and food service rooted in community rather than contracts.

© 2025 School Food Collective. A not-for-profit collective supporting independent school caterers across Japan.