In one of the canteens we operate at DTU – Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby, our Wicked Rabbit concept has taken the next step, evolving from vegetarian to now 100% vegan.
The canteen has been fully vegan for just over a year, and in 2025 alone more than 60,000 students and staff have chosen this canteen when hunger strikes during the day.
“I tried it for the first time today, and it’s the best meal I’ve had. It has so much flavour. It’s really good,” says one of the students eating in the canteen. Another student adds: “This is my favourite canteen at DTU.”
Svend Nørgaard, Site Manager at Compass Group on our DTU contract, explains what it takes to succeed with a canteen that is 100% vegan:
“Flavour, colours, texture and aroma are absolutely crucial if we want more people to choose plant-based food. Our chefs need to master techniques that elevate the ingredients as flavour carriers and draw inspiration from other food cultures. It’s all about sensory satisfaction, interaction and balance when we develop vegan meals that make people want to come back.”
The vegan Wicked Rabbit canteen has been developed in close collaboration with DTU and demonstrates that it is possible to offer vegan food with broad appeal — including to those who do not necessarily eat vegan on a daily basis.
“Students and staff have embraced Wicked Rabbit and the continuous development of the concept. We see strong support for the plant-based dishes and a clear curiosity for new flavour experiences.
Wicked Rabbit has become a popular choice within our overall range of dining options, and we are very pleased with the positive response,” says Gitte Hallingskov, Operations Consultant, Catering, at DTU.
Gitte goes on to explain that DTU has therefore introduced a smaller version of Wicked Rabbit in the food court of the main canteen.
With our Wicked Rabbit concept, it should be easy to choose a tasty and nutritious meal with more greens without compromising on flavour, enjoyment or overall meal satisfaction. And thankfully, it’s a success at DTU.