Meeting time
The chef arrives at the agreed location 1 hour before mealtime unless otherwise agreed.
Essence Dining
1 / 5
The menu is prepared by Luke C.
6 - 100 persons
Member since 2026
Foreword
Essence
Born in South Africa. Sharpened in Copenhagen.
Old friends who cook like they have something to prove
and enough soul to make you feel it.
Seasonal food. Real warmth.
The kind of night you keep talking about.
Born in South Africa. Sharpened in Copenhagen.
Old friends who cook like they have something to prove
and enough soul to make you feel it.
Seasonal food. Real warmth.
The kind of night you keep talking about.
Practical
Payment
We charge the money 14 days before the dinner.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations up to 7 days before your event.
Read our cancellation policy
Kitchen requirements
The chef has no special requirements for the kitchen
The chef can bring
Tell the chef if there are any of the following things you want brought along.
- Blender
- Cutlery
- Glass
- Napkins
- Heaters
- Oven
- Pander
- Tallerkener
Meet your chef
Luke C.
5
Months on ChefMe
Meet Luke C.
Vi er Essence — et ungt og dynamisk team med rødder i Sydafrika, nu baseret i København. Vores køkken tager udgangspunkt i friske, sæsonbetonede råvarer, som tilberedes med omtanke og ofte færdiggøres over åben ild for at fremhæve en naturlig dybde i smagen.
Vi lægger stor vægt på at samarbejde med lokale gårde i og omkring København, hvor kvalitet, bæredygtighed og nærhed til råvarernes oprindelse er i centrum.
Hos Essence mener vi, at ægte gæstfrihed rækker langt ud over selve maden. Med passion i hjertet skaber vi oplevelser, der er varme, nærværende og mindeværdige — hvor hver eneste detalje, fra mad til atmosfære, er nøje gennemtænkt for at få vores gæster til at føle sig oprigtigt velkomne.
Vi lægger stor vægt på at samarbejde med lokale gårde i og omkring København, hvor kvalitet, bæredygtighed og nærhed til råvarernes oprindelse er i centrum.
Hos Essence mener vi, at ægte gæstfrihed rækker langt ud over selve maden. Med passion i hjertet skaber vi oplevelser, der er varme, nærværende og mindeværdige — hvor hver eneste detalje, fra mad til atmosfære, er nøje gennemtænkt for at få vores gæster til at føle sig oprigtigt velkomne.
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Frequently asked questions
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Help
What if I haven't planned the event yet?
We recommend sending a request so you can make sure the chef is available on your chosen date.
After confirmation you will still be able to:
Change the menu and the number of courses
Change the number of guests, allergies and children's menus
Write to the chef to discuss the menu and the dinner
When is the latest I should book a chef?
We recommend reserving your date as early as possible by sending a request to the chef, especially for weekends and around holidays or celebrations.
Need a chef at short notice, or is the chef unavailable on your chosen date? Don't worry! Our customer service is ready to help you find a chef. Call us on 93 40 40 10 or write to us at
kontakt@chefme.dk
What happens when I send a request to the chef?
When you send a request to a chef, you also create a profile, so you will be notified when the chef has replied to the request. You get access to a message thread where you can write to the chef at any time and agree on the details.
Can I change the chef's menu?
You can start from one of the chef's menus or have a menu tailored to your taste.
More into fish than meat? Or do you prefer cake over ice cream for dessert? Send a request to the chef and share your wishes, so together you can put together a menu that suits you and your party. The chef can also make alternative menus based on allergies as well as children's menus.
Does the chef bring everything needed?
Further up the page you can see what the chef requires from your kitchen, and what the chef can bring. If in doubt, you can ask the chef once you have sent a request.
What do I need to take care of myself when I book a chef?
The chef handles shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning up the kitchen. So you just need to set the table, provide drinks (unless you have added a wine menu or similar) and enjoy the time with your guests around the table.