Putting sustainability on the menu: a look back at the Clariane recipe contest
For Clariane, European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) is much more than just an event. It’s an invitation for every member of the Clariane community to educate themselves and take action at their own level. The latest edition focused on sustainable food to better understand its social and environmental impacts while promoting responsible cooking within our facilities. Because what we eat helps shape the future, Clariane launched a sustainable recipe contest, inviting teams to submit creative, responsible and delicious dishes.
A European contest to promote responsible cooking
From 29 September to 24 October 2025, 69 Group facilities enthusiastically took up the challenge. The sustainable recipe competition included three themes: seasonal fruit, traditional and plant-based, and waste prevention. Each recipe told a story: showcasing local products, reinventing classic recipes or transforming leftovers into gourmet dishes.
The European jury of Clariane employees from all Group countries discovered their colleagues’ original, planet-friendly entries.
The winning recipes
Belgium
- Woonzorgcentrum Oase (Korian Belgium) – Vegetable gratin / Waste prevention
France
- MAS et foyer de vie Les Alcides (Inicea) – Rustic tart with vegetables and stale bread / Waste prevention
Germany
- Seniorenresidenz Curanum Lingen (Korian Deutschland) – Potato goulash with plant-based sausages / Traditional and plant-based
Italy
- RSA Smeralda (Korian Italia) – “Autumn Gold” Fregola pasta with pumpkin cream, seed and walnut crumble, cep mushroom jelly and parsley pearls
Spain
- Residence Avenida de América (Grupo 5) – Hummus and carrot crisps / Waste prevention
Germany’s entry was chosen from among submissions to the “Scent of Childhood” recipe contest, organised in spring 2025.
This contest celebrated our teams’ creativity and commitment while giving everyone the keys to healthy, responsible and accessible food.
A big thank you to all the teams for their inspiring recipes, which help make food a powerful driver of well-being for patients and residents. Through these initiatives, our facilities are cementing the fact that enjoying good food goes hand in hand with sustainable and responsible choices that help create a balanced, accessible and environmentally friendly diet.
