Rasmus kofoed biography

After leaving everyone speechless and obtaining bronze, silver and gold in three editions of the Bocuse d’Or (2005, 2007 and 2011), the Danish chef Rasmus Kofoed is developing a career of great importance as the head of the restaurant Geranium, located on the eighth floor of the National Stadium in Copenhagen. The key to his cuisine can be found in an elegant, original and heartfelt embodiment of what nature teaches and gives us. A philosophy that is also kept intact in the sweetest part of his menus.

Bio Highlights

2005 – Bronze in the Bocuse d’Or competition

2007 – Silver in the Bocuse d’Or competition

2010 – Opening of Geranium in Copenhagen

2011 – Gold in the Bocuse d’Or competition

2012 – Geranium gets its first Michelin star

2013 – Second Michelin star for Geranium

2016 – Third Michelin star for Geranium

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Rasmus Kofoed is the Chef and part-owner of Geranium Restaurant that was just awarded their third Michelin Star, making it the first three star restaurant in Denmark. We got a hold of Rasmus Kofoed a few hours before going in for Saturday night service and had a talk about getting the third star, vegetarian food, Hip-Hop and skateboarding.

Congratulations on the third star and on becoming the first three star restaurant in Denmark
Thanks, it’s been fantastic. It’s a great feeling for both me and the entire team who work so hard for the restaurant. I feel very honored and privileged. It’s very motivating for all of us.

Has it made a difference in a regular day at the restaurant?  We made a lot of changes to the restaurant this year; we have a completely open kitchen now, we are closer to the guests, they can come and watch or ask questions. This helped break down the barrier between the kitchen and the dining room. Guests seem more open to the full Geranium experience now. I think the combination of our new dining room and the 3rd star

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