About Us

We are the leading and longest-established school-meal specialist in Ireland. You can trust in our experience to provide your students with only the highest-quality foods and exceptional service.

Carambola's pink van outside HQ

Our Beginnings

Founded in 2003 by Colm and Aideen O'Brien, we are proud to be Ireland's ORIGINAL, leading and longest-established school meal specialist. Our journey began with a small but impactful pilot project in Limerick, serving just 27 lunches on our first day. What started as a small family venture has grown into a trusted partner for schools across the country. Today, we proudly deliver over 150,000 meals weekly to schools across the nation.

The Directors of Carambola outside HQ
Our Story

Our journey began with a simple idea: nourishing schoolchildren with quality meals. Now serving 250+ Irish schools, we remain a family-run business at heart.

The Carambola team outside HQ
Our Team

Behind every meal is a dedicated team who share our passion for quality & service. Everyone plays a vital role in ensuring our meals meet the highest standards.