A Crash Course in Danish Food Culture: The Art of Smørrebrød
Join me for an intimate lunch experience, where I'll guide you through the rich history and traditions of Danish smørrebrød. In partnership with Aamanns and one of the good local restaurants. We'll explore Denmark's most celebrated culinary tradition while enjoying exceptional food and drinks.
The Experience
During our two hours lunch, I'll share stories about:
How smørrebrød evolved from its humble beginnings into a culinary art
Traditional Danish eating and drinking customs
The influence of modern Nordic cuisine on classic dishes
Stories behind each carefully crafted dish we taste
The menu
What we’ll eat
Mini smørrebrød presentations:
Classic heritage style
New Nordic interpretation
Seasonal chef's creation
Aamann signature piece
Danish beer or soft drink
Traditional pairing with snaps/aquavit
Small Danish dessert with coffee/tea
Filtered water (additional beverages available for purchase)
About Adam Aamann and the Location
Chef Adam Aamann began to revive Danish open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød) when he opened his business in 2006 on Østerbro in Copenhagen. The focus was on bread and toppings of a higher quality and good balance in flavor. This happened at the same time that many restaurants were inspired by the New Nordic Cuisine, where they developed the cuisine based on local ingredients and forgotten skills.
Aamann's restaurant Genbo is his newest and it is located in Carlsberg Byen. It is close to where Carlsberg's brewery was founded by JC Jacobsen in 1847.
In Carlsberg Byen, you can probably see the World's Most Beautiful Industrial buildings. Today it is a new part of Copenhagen with modern architecture for housing, shopping, and eateries.
Practical information
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 12:00 - 14:00 or later (or by appointment/agreement, later or evening)
Location: Restaurant Aamanns Genbo in Carlsberg Byen (or in Center of Copenhagen)
Standard price: 795 DKK per person at Aamanns Restaurant Genbo (Prices are higher at locations in city center)
Group size requirements: Minimum 8 guests, maximum 30 guests
Special pricing for smaller groups:
2 guests: 3.500 DKK
4 guests: 4.500 DKK
6 guests: 5.500 DKK
Please note: Vegetarian or vegan options are available for this event if it is preordered
Please inform us of any allergies upon booking
What you'll take away
Good understanding of Danish food culture
Knowledge of smørrebrød preparation and presentation
Insights into modern Nordic cuisine trends
Knowledge about Denmark and the location we visit (eg. Carlsberg Byen, Copehagen and Denmark in general)
Personal recommendations for Copenhagen's food scene
About your host
I am Katrine Klinken, a chef, cookbook author, and passionate food educator. I am born, raised and live in Copenhagen.
With my background as a trained restaurant chef and more than 30 published cookbooks, I've dedicated my career is dedicated to sharing the richness of Danish food culture. Drawing on inspirations from both traditional recipes and modern gastronomy.
I am passionate about promoting high quality food and communal dining experiences, drawing inspiration from both traditional recipes and modern gastronomy. As a food writer and and food tour guide, I love to gather people together around good food and tell the tales behind it.
Join me at the table!
Are you a larger group?
Let's plan your visit together! I can help arrange the perfect setup for your group, team event, family gathering or celebration.
