Jesper Kirketerp is a Danish chef of the new-Nordic generation, best known for co-founding Restaurant Radio in Copenhagen with Claus Meyer.
Down-to-earth, seasonal new-Nordic cooking with a sustainability and low-waste ethos. This profile looks at Jesper’s background, career and signature approach.
TL;DR
- Danish
- Known for co-founding Restaurant Radio in Copenhagen with Claus Meyer
- He co-founded Restaurant Radio in Copenhagen in 2011 with Claus Meyer and chef Rasmus Kliim.
- His later restaurant Havtorn is located in Aarhus.
- Down-to-earth, seasonal new-Nordic cooking with a sustainability and low-waste ethos.
Jesper Kirketerp key facts
| Name | Jesper Kirketerp |
| Nationality / origin | Danish |
| Known for | co-founding Restaurant Radio in Copenhagen with Claus Meyer |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Style | Down-to-earth, seasonal new-Nordic cooking with a sustainability and low-waste ethos. |
Background and career
He graduated from the Copenhagen Culinary Institute in 2005 and apprenticed under Claus Meyer. He co-founded Restaurant Radio in Copenhagen in 2011 with Claus Meyer and chef Rasmus Kliim.
Recognition and legacy
He has also worked at Restaurant MR and in the kitchen at three-star Geranium. His later restaurant Havtorn is located in Aarhus.
Signature style
Down-to-earth, seasonal new-Nordic cooking with a sustainability and low-waste ethos. It is an approach that has made Jesper a distinctive figure in the food world.
Jesper in context
Jesper Kirketerp is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Claus Henriksen and Jonathan Tam.
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Jesper Kirketerp FAQ
Who is Jesper Kirketerp?
A Danish chef of the new-Nordic generation.
Where is Jesper based?
Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is Jesper known for?
Co-founding Restaurant Radio in Copenhagen with Claus Meyer.
What is a notable fact about Jesper?
He graduated from the Copenhagen Culinary Institute in 2005 and apprenticed under Claus Meyer.
What is Jesper’s style?
Down-to-earth, seasonal new-Nordic cooking with a sustainability and low-waste ethos.
