Food waste is an important indicator in evaluating the success of food service provision, particularly in institutions such as Islamic boarding schools that implement a centralized meal system. A high level of food waste not only reflects suboptimal food acceptance among students but also contributes to food wastage and reduced cost efficiency. This condition may be influenced by various factors, including food taste and the level of satisfaction with the meal services provided. This study aims to analyze the relationship between food taste and satisfaction with meal services and food waste among students at Al-Hasyimi Islamic Boarding School in Sukolilo Bancar. This research employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of 127 female students, with a sample of 98 respondents selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Comstock form to measure food waste and structured questionnaires to assess food taste and satisfaction with meal services. Data analysis was conducted using univariate and bivariate methods with the Spearman correlation test. The results showed a significant relationship between food taste and food waste, as well as between satisfaction with meal services and food waste.
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