Titti Qvarnström
Titti Qvarnström | |
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| Born | November 13, 1979 Malmö, Sweden |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | First female chef awarded a Michelin star in the Nordic Michelin guide |
Titti Qvarnström (born 13 November 1979) is a chef from Sweden who achieved a Michelin star while leading Bloom in the Park in Malmö. This accomplishment made her the first female chef to be honored with such recognition in the Nordic Michelin guide.
Career
Qvarnström grew up in Malmö and the nearby Skåne area, where her stepfather, a biologist, inspired her early interest in foraging and using local wild ingredients. She pursued her culinary education in Copenhagen, Denmark, and subsequently worked at various establishments in Berlin, Germany. Upon returning to Malmö, she took on the role of head chef at Bloom in the Park. Although the restaurant initially faced challenges in attracting a local clientele, her accolade as Rising Star of 2010 by the White Guide significantly increased its reputation. In 2015, Bloom in the Park was awarded a Michelin star, making Qvarnström the first woman to earn this distinction in the Nordic Michelin guide. She emphasized how crucial this recognition was for enhancing her brand and standing out within a predominantly male industry. That same year, Restauranggalans honored the restaurant as the best dining venue.
Qvarnström has also participated in Köksmästarna (Top Chef). In autumn 2017, she departed from Bloom in the Park to open her own restaurant based in Malmö, aiming to have complete creative freedom.