News | 11 November 2026
IES schools awarded stars for 'Årets Skolkök' 2026
Three of our schools were recently awarded stars for ‘Årets Skolkök’ (School Kitchen of the Year) 2026 as part of Sveriges Offentliga Måltider, which highlights Sweden’s finest public meal services.
The awards ceremony took place in Växjö on 28 October, bringing together catering professionals from across the country to celebrate dedication and quality in public dining. Under the national rating system, kitchens are evaluated across several key criteria before being awarded up to three stars. Top-tier recognition is an exceptionally high bar, with only seven schools nationwide achieving the full three stars this year.
The evaluation process covers a broad range of criteria, including:
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Taste, texture, and presentation
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The dining environment
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Nutritional content and ingredient quality
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Balance, variety, and menu innovation
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Collaboration with educators and communication with students
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The proportion of organic ingredients
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Active efforts to reduce food waste in both the kitchen and the dining room
We are pleased to share the achievements of our schools:
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IES Sundbyberg – Awarded 2 stars
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IES Falun – Awarded 1 star
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IES Västerås – Awarded 1 star
These stars reflect the daily dedication, creativity, and care our kitchen teams put into delivering nutritious, sustainable, and enjoyable meals. Congratulations to the teams at IES Sundbyberg, IES Falun, and IES Västerås on their well-deserved recognition.
Read more and see the full list of awarded schools here.