Mikael Jonsson
Mikael Jonsson | |
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| Born | 1966 Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, former legal practitioner, food blogger |
| Known for | Head chef at Hedone; Michelin star recipient |
Mikael Jonsson (born 1966) is a Swedish culinary professional and former legal practitioner, presently serving as the head chef at Hedone located in Chiswick, West London. Prior to his culinary career, he was engaged in food blogging. His establishment received a Michelin star in the 2013 edition of the guide.
Career
As a teenager, Jonsson was diagnosed with allergies to shellfish and uncooked meat, necessitating cortisone injections to control asthma and eczema symptoms during cooking. He first trained as a chef in Sweden before obtaining qualifications as a solicitor. While practicing law, he maintained the food blog gastroville.com, where he shared restaurant reviews from his travels.
At age 44, after modifying his diet to better manage his allergies, Jonsson decided to follow his passion for cooking and launched Hedone in 2011, despite lacking formal kitchen experience. In October of the same year, he suffered an assault outside the restaurant but made a full recovery following medical care. The restaurant was granted a Michelin star in the 2013 guide, which was prematurely revealed by error.
Personal life
To help control his allergies, Jonsson adheres to a Paleolithic diet and has gluten intolerance. His preferred dining venue is Kojyu in Japan.