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Changes to catering services on campus at the start of the lecture-free period
At the start of the lecture-free period, several structural adjustments will be implemented in the Studierendenwerk’s campus catering services. These changes are based on an external report that recommends measures to ensure the long-term …
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In our catering facilities, we continuously work to make our processes environmentally responsible and efficient. Our aim is to provide you with a range of food based on regional supply chains and responsible sourcing – while keeping prices affordable.
At Studierendenwerk’s campus catering facilities, a team of 75 colleagues prepares meals every day. Wherever possible, we use regional products and pay careful attention to resource-efficient planning.
We already process about 7 metric tons of certified organic food annually and sell about 7,400 0.33-liter bottles of organic beverages as well as 1,800 liters of organic oat milk (figures for 2025). Fresh meat, milk, baked goods and fresh vegetables are sourced to a large extent from suppliers in the region.
Our entire range of coffee and tea comes from fair trade and certified organic production.
We have switched our takeaway service to reusable packaging systems. With the deposit-free digital reusable system VYTAL, you can enjoy our takeaway meals without single-use packaging.
We focus on regional products, organic quality, Fairtrade and reusable packaging.
Vegan options
Our canteens were awarded three stars by the animal rights organization PETA as the most vegan-friendly canteens in Germany. A rotating selection of vegan dishes, a permanent selection of vegan desserts and salad bars, as well as the availability of plant-based milk and vegan spreads, reflect the desire of many students for a meat-free or plant-based diet.
Organic products
The Studierendenwerk is certified organic (Certificate No. 1LF4KYMTZZLS, valid from April 28, 2026, through January 31, 2028). The organic seal stands for the use of food from organic agriculture and organic food processing. We use a variety of organic products in our catering operations.
In May 2023, the Studierendenwerk Siegen was recognised as an organic beacon of the ‘NRW kocht mit Bio’ (NRW cooks with organic) initiative. Supported by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the initiative aims to promote the use of regional organic food in canteens, restaurants and school catering. Further information can be found in the brochure ‘Organic Beacons North Rhine-Westphalia’ published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Protection (MLV).
Fairtrade
Our entire coffee and tea range is organic and fair trade certified. The ingredients of our “Lemonaid Lemonade” are also organically grown and come from fair trade.
The Fairtrade seal stands for the fact that all ingredients available from fair production have been traded entirely in accordance with the rules of the Fairtrade standards that apply worldwide. In this way, smallholder cooperatives receive more stable prices, more long-term and transparent trading relationships, and an additional premium for community projects. The standards also include criteria on democratic organizational structures, environmental protection and safe working conditions. The focus is always on the producers.
Our service for the severely disabled
In consultation with the working group “Barrier-free University”, the Studierendenwerk Siegen offers support for blind, visually impaired or wheelchair users when eating in the canteen. Interested persons can contact the kitchen management on 0271 740‑3129 to receive assistance when eating in the refectory. You will then be expected in the canteen vestibule. A member of staff will go into the canteen with you, explain the menu offers and help you collect your meal and return the dishes.
For more information, go to “Help for the Disabled” (University of Siegen) or the “Central Student Advisory Service” (University of Siegen) or “Studying with a Disability” (Deutsches Studentenwerk).