Food at IPC

At IPC, we believe food is more than just fuel — it’s a daily opportunity to nourish our bodies, bring people together, and take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable world.

Everyone needs good food. Nutritious, delicious meals that leave us full, energized, and happy. But food is also one of the most powerful ways we can make a positive difference — both individually and as an international community — when it comes to sustainability. At IPC, we serve fresh, flavorful meals that are more plant-based, climate-conscious, and internationally inspired than you might be used to. Our approach to food reflects our values and our commitment to sustainability. We are committed to aligning our food choices with the values we share at IPC: care, awareness, and responsibility for people and planet.

Less Meat More Greens

We use about half the amount of meat compared to the average Danish diet, because reducing meat consumption is one of the most effective ways to lower our climate footprint. Instead, we focus on creating delicious, nourishing meals that celebrate plant-based ingredients. The grains and vegetables we use are mostly locally grown and organic, and the fish we serve is sustainably caught — ideally from nearby waters. When meat is on the menu, it’s either organic or comes from animals raised with a strong emphasis on animal welfare.

IPC has the ‘silver Ø logo’

We continuously strive to use organic produce where we think it provides the best value. We also reduce food waste by composting. IPC has the silver Ø logo which means 60 – 90 % of our food is organic. The Ø logo is an inspection label and shows that the latest preparation of the product has taken place in a Danish company inspected by the public authorities.

In short, we aim to serve food that’s good for you — and good for the planet.

Global Kitchen

IPC students come from all over the world — and so do their food traditions. That’s why our kitchen is a space of cultural exchange and curiosity. We welcome ideas, flavors, and recipes from all corners of the globe. As a student, you’re encouraged to bring recipes from home — especially plant-based dishes that reflect your culture and inspire others. Whether it’s a family favorite or a modern twist on tradition, we’d love to feature it in the kitchen!

The chefs at our Folk High School in Denmark have a solid experience in blending nutritional needs with the desire for delicious food. Their menus are well balanced, healthy and full of vitality just like the recipients of our culinary offering – the students and staff at International People’s College.

Our green ambitions:

✅ Serving tasty, sustainable and more plant-based whole food
✅ Maintaining a Silver Organic Cuisine Label*
✅ Creating a stronger linkage between the food we serve and our educational activities
✅ Sharing knowledge with our partners and local community
✅ Reduction of food waste

A big thanks to Fonden for Økologisk Landbrug and NextGenerationEU for the generous grant enabling us to invest in the green transition of IPC’s kitchen.

Food during the Week

The Kitchen at International People’s College serves more than a 130 students and staff 7 days a week at the traditional three main mealtimes of breakfast, lunch and dinner (which are all included in your tuition fee). If you are going ’out and about’ and are engaged in activities away from our Folk High School there are of course lunches to bring.

Meal Times

Week Days:

07.30-08.00 Breakfast

12.45-13.15 Lunch

18.00-18.45 Dinner

Weekends:

10:00-12:00 Brunch

18:00 Dinner

Mealtimes can vary according to the time schedule. All three meals will take place in the school dining hall at our Folk High School in Denmark students and staff eat together.

Choose between vegetarian & conventional diet

At International People’s College we offer two types of diet:

Vegetarian Diet

At our Folk High School in Denmark many of our students are vegetarians. So if you are not a big meat eater or for other health or cultural reasons do not eat animal based foods we make sure there is a vegetarian diet for you.

Conventional Diet

The conventional diet at our Folk High School in Denmark is for those who may include meat in their meals. Note, even if you choose the conventional diet you will also be served vegetarian food at many of our meals.

Special Food Concerns

Individual requirements are always catered to at our Folk High School in Denmark, whether these relate to dietary needs, vegan preferences, allergy or religion, but it is something you and the chef will work it out individually.

Student Kitchen

If you for some reason are hungry at any other time than our three main mealtimes you will have the opportunity to go to the grocery store down the street, buy your own food and use the student kitchen to cook your own meal. The student kitchen is run by the student body and the cleaning is taken care of by the students.

Inspection from the Danish Ministry / Fødevarekontrol: Smiley