–Jakob Mielcke, Executive Chef & Owner

“When tasting my food, guests may not be able to express the same sentiments as I’ve had creating it, but that’s not the idea. There is no sum total, no inherently correct answer. It’s just like when you look at a piece of abstract art – the observer has to supply his or her own interpretation, and here the dish is defined by the open-mindedness and curiosity of the guest.”

“Sea Buckthorn”, METAMORPHOSIS, photography: Jakob Mielcke & Kim Agersten

“We’re in a constant metamorphosis with nature. Guided by us”

In the Royal Danish Horticultural Garden Society situated in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, you will find the restaurant Mielcke & Hurtigkarl, which has been the centre of attention for foodies from all over the world for quite some time. It is a restaurant that does more than just trying to please its guests. The chef also challenges assumptions and creates a scene where questions arises.

Jakob Mielcke is the executive chef & owner of Restaurant Mielcke & Hurtigkarl. Since the opening in 2008 the autodidact chef has won praise for his characteristic contemporary food. Winner of numerous awards in and outside Denmark. A darling among food critics who originally trained at Pierre Gagnaire in Paris and later at Lecture room & library, Sketch in London before settling in native Denmark where he established a unique, multi cultural and creative playground in a hidden garden in central Copenhagen. This is where he continues to explores his creative vision…

Jakob Mielcke

Curriculum Vitae

Mielcke & Hurtigkarl Jakob Mielcke COPENHAGEN

Jan Hurtigkarl & Co. Jakob Mielcke ÅLSGÅRDE

SKETCH, Lecture Room & Library Pascal Sanchez LONDON

PIERRE GAGNAIRE Pierre Gagnaire PARIS

LA PETIT SIRENE Jakob Mielcke PARIS

METAMORPHOSIS was awarded by the Danish Association of Book Craftsmanship and “Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015″ for Best Scandinavian Cuisine”

“The Art of a Meal”, OAK Magazine, photography: Marie Louise Munkegaard

Demonstration & talk at Chef Alps, Zürich, CH 2016

Publications

Metamorphosis, Mielcke & Hurtigkarl Ehrhorn & Hummerston, Author 2013

New Nordic Cuisine Politikens Forlag, contributor 2013

Where Chefs Eat Phaidon Press, Contributor 2013

COCO - 10 World-Leading Masters choose 100 Contemporary Chefs

Phaidon Press, Contributor 2009

TANG (english = seaweed) Nyt Nordisk Forlag, Co-Author 2009

“I dine at Jakob’s to get my own dogmas shaken up and my imagination stimulated a bit. To be reminded that the world is far more than chickweed and wild garlic from a soggy forest floor”.

- Rene Redzepi, NOMA (from the preface to Metamorphosis)

“Chili Coconut”, METAMORPHOSIS, Photography: Jakob Mielcke & Kim Agersten

Rankings & Awards

Nomination TBA: “Restaurant of the year” Den Danske Spiseguide 2017

4 th. in Denmark White Guide Nordic, top 30 list 2017

11 th. in Nordic Countries White Guide Nordic, top 30 list 2017

WINNER, 1st.prize “Best dish of the year” Denmark 2016

WINNER, 1st.prize “Best dish of the year” Denmark 2015

WINNER, 1st.prize “Best dish of the year” Denmark 2014

WINNER, 1st.prize “Best dish of the year” Denmark 2013

“Chef profile of the year” ‘Jakob Mielcke’ Den Danske Spiseguide 2012

Television & Radio

2014-17 MASTERCHEF

Jakob Mielcke has been hosting more than 30 episodes of the danish MASTERCHEF program

Besides appearing in numerous tv and radio-programs in and out of Denmark.

MASTERCHEF, JUDGE - Jakob Mielcke has been hosting Masterchef for 4 consecutive seasons from 2014-2017.

“It’s as if they cast a spell on you as soon as you arrive… leave nothing to chance, yet the spontaneity and beauty of the aesthetics never feels over-conceptualised…" - White Guide Nordic”

– The Ulterior Epicure, “favorite dishes of 2016”

“Why did it take me so long to get to Mielcke & Hurtigkarl? Chef Jakob @Mielcke has an incredible command of flavor, subtlety bending it to his whimsical will. This is an Asian-inspired "bing," filled with sweetbreads and freeze-dried lingonberries.” #Copenhagen #recommend

“Foie Gras”, METAMORPHOSIS, photography: Jakob Mielcke & Kim Agersten