Copenhagen Hospitality College

About Copenhagen Hospitality College

Hotel- og Restaurantskolen is a Copenhagen-based vocational school for the hotel, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. Founded in 1922, it describes itself as the branch school for the industry and says it is Denmark’s first and largest educational institution in this field.

The school educates more than 850 full-time students each year and also serves thousands of course participants and school-age visitors. Its mission is to educate students to master sustainable gastronomy, craftsmanship, and hospitality, while also preparing them to contribute to a more sustainable food system and tourism sector.

Beyond initial education, the school also offers continuing education, company-tailored training, and activities that connect students, businesses, and the wider industry. It positions itself as a practice-oriented institution that combines strong traditions with innovation, quality, and a focus on meaningful impact in working life and society.

Core Values

• Sustainability: Sustainability is central to the school’s mission, from green gastronomy and plant-based food to responsible food systems and tourism. The school repeatedly links its teaching to respect for nature, local ingredients, and greener professional practice.
• Craftsmanship and quality: The school emphasizes strong professional traditions, hands-on skills, and high standards in cooking, service, and hospitality. It aims to develop students who can deliver excellent food, meals, and guest experiences with care and precision.
• Creativity and innovation: The school presents itself as forward-looking and experimental, with projects, new courses, and modern learning environments. It encourages students and staff to develop new approaches to gastronomy, hospitality, and education.
• Community and development: The school values a strong learning community among students, teachers, alumni, and industry partners. It also highlights dialogue, feedback, and continuous improvement as part of its quality work.

Unique Aspects

• Largest branch school in Northern Europe: The school states that it is Northern Europe’s largest vocational college within hospitality, and Denmark’s first and largest institution in the sector.
• Long history in the industry: It has educated hospitality professionals since 1922, giving it a long-standing role in Danish vocational education for food and service professions.
• Strong industry integration: The school works closely with businesses, local educational committees, and other stakeholders to shape training content and support recruitment, apprenticeships, and upskilling.
• International orientation: The school offers international classes in English and participates in Erasmus+ exchanges and other international collaborations.
• Distinctive learning environment: Its campus includes practical facilities, student-run or student-used food outlets, an organic urban garden, and spaces for hands-on learning, events, and industry encounters.