Rasmus Kofoed
Rasmus Kofoed | |
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| Born | 1974 Birkerød, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Gold medalist at the 2011 Bocuse d'Or; head chef and co-owner of Geranium |
Rasmus Kofoed (born 1974) is a distinguished Danish chef and restaurateur, acclaimed for securing the gold medal at the 2011 Bocuse d'Or, after previously earning bronze in 2005 and silver in 2007. He serves as the head chef and co-owner of Geranium, a prestigious 3-star Michelin establishment located in Copenhagen.
Early life
Born in Birkerød in 1974, Kofoed was raised by his mother following his parents' separation. His education took place at Rudolf Steiner schools situated in Kvistgård and Vordingborg.
Career
Kofoed completed his culinary training at Hotel D’Angleterre in Copenhagen and gained experience at Scholteshof, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium. Upon returning to Copenhagen, he assumed head chef positions at several leading restaurants before partnering with Søren Ledet to launch Geranium. The restaurant received its inaugural Michelin star in 2012, followed by a second star in 2013, and ultimately achieved three stars by 2016, marking it as Denmark’s first to reach this distinction. After initially closing in 2009 due to investor insolvency, Geranium reopened in 2010 within the office tower of Parken Stadium, located in Copenhagen’s Indre Østerbro area.
In 2007, Kofoed led the Danish national culinary team at the Bocuse d'Or amid disputes concerning the French winner. He made history as the first competitor to participate three times when selected for the 2011 Bocuse d'Or, where he claimed the gold medal following his triumph at the 2010 Bocuse d'Or Europe. Since attaining three Michelin stars in 2016, Geranium has consistently retained this rating.
Personal life
Kofoed resides with his partner, Maja Bak-Hansen. Together they have two children: Kamille (born 2012) and Karljohan (born 2014).
Awards
- Bronze medalist, 2005 Bocuse d'Or
- Silver medalist, 2007 Bocuse d'Or
- Gold medalist, 2010 Bocuse d'Or Europe
- Gold medalist, 2011 Bocuse d'Or