Thomas Mamburay
CEO and founder
About ChefMe
Our mission is to create presence and experiences through food.
Our Story
We fulfill our mission by giving you the opportunity to focus and be fully present with the ones you love; we bridge the gap between unforgettable moments and culinary experiences that you and your guests will remember for a long time.
Whether you are hosting a dinner party, your child's confirmation, your dream wedding, your birthday, or the annual company party, you can relax, breathe out, and be present in your role as a host. We have gathered the best chefs - not only for their culinary skills, but for their passion, personality, and ability to create exceptional culinary experiences. “Every bite is a chance to create a unique memory with those you care about.”
The team behind
Thomas has a background as an entrepreneur and started his first company at the age of 17. His great passion is food, which also led him to attend the Hotel and Restaurant School.
Henrik Boserup
Head of Chefs
Henrik is known as a TV chef with an impressive resume, which includes being the founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Formel B. He has over 30 years of experience in gastronomy and serves as the link between ChefMe and our chefs.
Nikita B.
Product Designer
Nikita is pursuing her Master's in Digital Innovation & Management at ITU and has more than 5 years of experience in creating innovative solutions and optimizations for businesses. She has previously trained as a chef due to her passion for gastronomy.
Johan Strøyer
Marketing Relations Manager
Johan is currently working on his bachelor's degree in European Business at CBS, and is also the coordinator for ChefMe's corporate sales department. With his 5 years of experience in B2B, he contributes to providing the best experiences through our partners.
Emilie R.
Customer Service Manager
Emilie has more than 4 years of experience in customer service and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Sociology at the University of Copenhagen. Together with Astrid, she responds to inquiries by email and phone, always striving to provide the best service every day.
Astrid H.
Customer Service Manager
Astrid has 6 years of experience in the restaurant industry as a server and more than 8 years of experience in customer service. A combination that makes her the perfect primary liaison between our chefs and customers.
Vijay D.
Project Manager
Vijay has a bachelor's degree in IT and more than 12 years of experience in project management. His creative leadership skills help to accelerate the development of improvements and new features on the website.
Ankit M.
Backend Developer
Ankit is a qualified engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. With more than 8 years of experience in web development, he has acquired solid technical skills, which he uses to enhance the user experience at ChefMe.
Jignesh S.
Front-end Developer
Jignesh has a Bachelor's degree in IT and has subsequently specialized in Front-end Web Development. He is the link between design and technology, contributing to the great user experience on the website.
"When I cook myself, I am always wiped out afterwards. I feel like a bad host, because my focus is in the kitchen and not on my guests. And it could just as easily happen that the sauce burned or the pasta got a bit overcooked, because you lost track of time while entertaining your guests. Those were the little problems we wanted to get rid of."
CEO and founder
Awards and investments
Innobooster
InnoBooster invests in Danish companies with economic and societal potential that create growth and jobs in Denmark.
Innovationsfonden
Innovation Fund Denmark invited ChefMe on a 12-day trip to tech mecca Silicon Valley in the US to network and share knowledge.
Rockstart
Rockstart is an early stage investor that invests in purpose-driven entrepreneurs in three domains: Energy, AgriFood and Emerging Technologies.
Moonraker Ventures
Moonraker invests in venture cases to streamline the commercial strategy, brand and performance marketing efforts and reach ambitious growth targets.
Bjørn Bruun
Bjørn is a serial entrepreneur and professional investor. He is best known as co-founder of the Danish fashion house Bruuns Bazar and as investor and partner in Baum Und Pferdgarten.
Human Act Development
Human Act invests with the goal of building a strong and sustainable portfolio through close collaboration with co-investors and entrepreneurs.
Awards and investments
Euroman:
“Put the recipes away, toast the evening in with your friends over a glass of wine, and enjoy the good food and the joy of hosting, completely without stress.”
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Gastro:
“The concept is not reserved for foodies in Copenhagen. From the start, ChefMe has made sure to cover Denmark broadly, so there are chefs all over the country you can get into your kitchen.”
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Tech EU:
“As many a chef hung up their apron during the pandemic and found alternative employment, ChefMe is offering these artists an alternative to returning to the restaurant.”
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Rockstart:
“ChefMe raises pre-seed round to strengthen its position as the Nordics’ leading private chefs platform.”
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Arctic Startup:
“ChefMe enables food lovers to hire a private chef for their next event with just a click of a button (...) they are already Denmark’s leading marketplace for hiring private chefs.”
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FødevareWatch:
“ChefMe, founded by Thomas Mamburay, has raised a seven-figure sum in an investment round to strengthen its position as the Nordics’ leading chef platform.”
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Trends Online:
“Customers can (...) choose exactly who they want to come out and which menu appeals to them. The chef then arrives with the ingredients, prepares them, plates, serves and cleans up.”
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MetroXpress:
“Young entrepreneurs are launching the chefs’ answer to Uber today. A few clicks later, a chef is standing in your own kitchen.”
Mad & Venner:
“Need a chef for the family party or just a private dinner? Then this new Danish initiative is pretty cool!”