Recipes for sustainability
We always think outside the box. As a certified eco-label business, it's not just the location, construction, and equipment that are designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Our team consistently focuses on careful resource use and reducing the ecological footprint in purchasing, cooking, and various other projects.
Recipes for sustainability
We cook with love and solar power. The flat and green roof of the magdas HEARTQUARTER is covered by solar panels from a powerful photovoltaic system (27.88 kWp - 54.1 kWp).
Sustainability was a key consideration in the construction of the kitchen in Vienna-Liesing. With 961 out of 1,000 possible points in the ÖGNB* sustainability certification, the building has earned the highest score among ÖGNB commercial projects. For example, heat recovery exhaust air systems ensure that the heat generated during cooking is used to warm the office and meeting rooms.
Instead of a large car park, a garden has been created on the site, which also hosts beehives. Employees also benefit from the excellent transport links provided by Vienna Liesing railway station, which is within walking distance. Those travelling by company car use an electric vehicle.
Since 2023, magdas ESSEN has also been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel. All sustainability measures were thoroughly examined in a certification process lasting several months. Along with the building and operations, the social enterprise impressed with its regional main supplier, regionally grown organic potatoes, cooperation with a nearby logistics partner, and optimised delivery routes. The company is continuously working on its own projects to further reduce its ecological footprint.
*ÖGNB stands for the Austrian Sustainable Building Council.
0kg of CO2 is emitted by magdas KÜCHE during the preparation of our dishes, due to the use of renewable energies.
In summer, 20% of our energy consumption is covered by our new photovoltaic system.
In 2024, we saved 3 tons of plastic through modern packaging compared to 2023.
Since 2024, we have been saving 30% of CO2 every year by optimising our suppliers and delivery routes.
We cook for...
Three different groups: senior citizens, business customers, and children. Developed with expertise alongside our nutritionists and cooked with passion in our modern kitchen in Vienna-Liesing, using selected ingredients from our local suppliers.
For elderly people
Food not only nourishes the body but also the soul. Freshness and flavours that evoke childhood memories turn every meal into a small feast for our elderly guests. A balanced diet provides essential nutrients that keep the body fit and healthy, especially in later years. Nutritionists are involved in developing the meals to ensure each dish meets their specific needs. This makes eating both a moment of enjoyment and care.
For children
Pasta with or without sauce, schnitzel, porridge with cocoa – not with us! With our Rainbow and Greenhorn lines, we offer variety on the plate. Fresh ingredients that appeal to young tastes and a variety of options ensure that children enjoy trying new things while staying well nourished throughout their kindergarten or school day.
For cafeterias and companies
A lunch break with magdas means taking a break from the stresses of work, with a healthy and filling meal to recharge your batteries. With a variety of menus and plenty of room for seasonal dishes, we ensure there's never a dull moment on the plate. Fresh ingredients and appealing presentation make both the classics and vegetarian or vegan options a highlight. This transforms lunch into a relaxing break, so you can continue working productively afterwards.
Our menu
Varied, appetizing, and fresh
Acquired a taste for more?
Get in touch with us!
Thomas Gothe
Customer service magdas ESSEN
Phone: +43 1 480 09 94
More than just good cuisine
Community catering with social added value
magdas ESSEN
Social Business Story
Stories like our pâtissier’s show that often all it takes is an opportunity. After fleeing from Palestine to Austria, he successfully completed his chef apprenticeship at magdas ESSEN in 2023. He then continued his career and gained experience in the patisserie of another restaurant. Returning to our team as a valuable specialist with a wealth of experience, he now ensures that our sweet treats meet the highest standards as a pastry chef. You can see him in the picture on the right.
Would you like to work with us?
We cook with joy and create added social value. There are many ways to get involved in magdas KÜCHE: in the hot kitchen, in the patisserie, preparing salads, crafting magdas purée, in food preparation, packaging, and with our storage team.
