Chef Benedicte Jørgensen
Chef At Home in Bergen
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Produce-driven chef inspired by land and kitchen, crafting seasonal dishes with simplicity and depth of flavour.
My passion for cooking began with a simple curiosity—how something as small as a seed could grow into incredible food. That curiosity first led me toward farming, and eventually into the kitchen, where I found my true calling. Today, I carry that same respect for the land into my cooking, focusing on seasonal ingredients, honest flavours, and dishes that tell a story.
With experience from Michelin restaurants in Copenhagen, Paris, Portugal, and Western Norway, I combine strong technique with fresh, local produce to create thoughtful, expressive meals rooted in their surroundings.
In recent years, I’ve led kitchens at restaurants such as Lystverket in Bergen, Hotel Sundal in Hardanger, and the boutique farm hotel 29.2 in Aurland. In 2024, I was honoured to receive the KokkeKarlas Legat as Young Female Chef of the Year for my work promoting Norwegian seasonal cuisine.
I care deeply about where food comes from and the people behind it. By working closely with small-scale producers and fishermen, I aim to create meals that leave a lasting impression—long after the plate is cleared.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is about creating something meaningful that stays with people beyond the meal.
I learned to cook at...
I earned my chef’s qualification at Copenhagen Hospitality College, with extensive training at Relæ and Manfreds in Copenhagen.
A cooking secret...
Follow the season for the freshest and best ingredients!
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