Denmark

Reporting on culinary innovation, sustainability leadership, and hospitality trends emerging from one of Europe’s most influential food nations. This section explores developments in Denmark’s restaurant culture, F&B sustainability standards, chef-led movements, and supplier models, offering strategic inspiration for UK operators, chefs, and foodservice leaders seeking to elevate sourcing, design, and guest experience in both casual and premium environments.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    7 August
    RestaurantsDanish steakhouse KöD to open second site in Soho

    Danish steakhouse KöD to open second site in Soho

    DiningSix restaurant brand KöD, London’s only Danish steakhouse, is set to open a second site in Soho in mid August. Behind the brand is London based founding partner Morten P. Ortwed who, along with five friends, launched KöD in Denmark in 2014 before expanding into Norway and moving to the…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    2 July
    Pubs and BarsEuros and Father’s Day boost beer sales

    Euros and Father’s Day boost beer sales

    Beer sales in managed venues rose 18% in the week ended 22 June as a result of the combination of the European Championship and Father’s Day. The upswing helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    6 June
    RestaurantsKöD to open second London site

    KöD to open second London site

    Danish steakhouse KöD has announced that it is set to open its second site in London in Soho. This new restaurant, set to open in mid-July, follows the brand’s first London site, KöD City, in Devonshire Square opened last year. The brand is owned by DiningSix and KöD City was…

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  • May- 2024 -
    9 May
    Pubs and BarsPubs granted extended hours for Euros

    Pubs granted extended hours for Euros

    The government has announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open till 1am should either England or Scotland make the semi finals of this summer’s European Championship. The decision will only cover venues in England and Wales as Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own licensing laws. Home Secretary…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    16 April
    RestaurantsSticks’ N’ Sushi to open new site in Richmond

    Sticks’ N’ Sushi to open new site in Richmond

    Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open the doors of its newest UK restaurant in Richmond, London on 5 May. The new site will offer its unique combination of sushi and yakitori-sticks. Its menu will also cater to all tastes including plant-based options such as the Kinoko Katzu, Eringi, Green Gate and…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    23 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 23/11/23

    Ole and Steen has appointed Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, commencing January 2024. Formerly the MD of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark, he joins as the bakery chain has doubled in size over the last five years, expanding to London and New York. The board anticipates Knudsen’s leadership will drive…

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  • 23 November
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsOle and Steen appoints new CEO

    Ole and Steen appoints new CEO

    Ole and Steen – known as Lagkagehuset in Denmark – has announced the appointment of Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, effective from 1 January 2024.  Knudsen, who succeeds Jason Cotta, joins the bakery chain from a previous role as managing director of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark.   Over the past…

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  • Dec- 2022 -
    14 December
    RestaurantsHeavenly Desserts opens first international site

    Heavenly Desserts opens first international site

    UK artisan dessert restaurant Heavenly Desserts has opened its first store outside of the UK in Mississauga near Toronto Canada. The new store will have room for 60 diners and will have an interior unique to the restaurant. This new opening is part of a wider expansion plan into Canada…

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  • Nov- 2022 -
    28 November
    Pubs and BarsChateau Denmark to open new bar and club

    Chateau Denmark to open new bar and club

    Chateau Denmark has announced plans for a new bar, Thirteen, along with a new basement club dial8. Located at No. 1-3 Denmark Street in Soho, Thirteen and dial8 will mark the newest addition to Chateau Denmark.  They are set to open in February 2023 and will be operated by CAW…

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  • Aug- 2022 -
    31 August
    FeaturesWhy Rekom has expanded its presence into the UK with Proud Mary

    Why Rekom has expanded its presence into the UK with Proud Mary

    Tell me about the history of Rekom.  Rekom started in Copenhagen in 2007, a group of individual bars decided to stop competing against each other and decided to come together to create one company. Over the last 25 years it’s grown from just Copenhagen to other parts of Denmark, and…

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