Buffet system in schools

Buffet-style eating – also known as self-service cafeteria system – is increasingly popular in school catering, because it offers both flexibility and educational opportunities for children.

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10.

Everyone can put together their own meal according to their taste, which can reduce food waste and teach students the basics of conscious nutrition and food safety. However, the introduction of the system requires careful planning, according to advice from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), published on their website.