Private Dining & Cooking School

It is a private dining experience with Thomas Castberg, where you will be treated to a 3–4 course menu based on seasonal ingredients. You can choose between an evening where you are simply served, or a cooking school where you are part of the kitchen. It is created for those of you who want something more personal than a regular restaurant visit. The experience can be used both privately and in a business context.

At Private Dining, Thomas Castberg takes care of everything: menu, preparation and serving, while you sit back. At the cooking school, you actively participate in the preparation and become part of the “magic” in the kitchen. It’s a great option if you want to make something fun together and eat really well at the same time. Both are based on the same level of raw materials and craftsmanship.

As a rule, the event requires a minimum of 10 people. This ensures that the experience can be planned properly and makes sense in terms of logistics and serving. If you are considering a cooking school, there can be up to 20 participants, so that everyone can participate in a good way. If you are in doubt about your setup, you can get help to assess what suits you best.

The price depends on whether you want a cooking school or not. A 3–4 course menu including cooking school starts from DKK 1.599 per person, and a 3–4 course menu without cooking school starts from DKK 1.399 per person. This is a “starting price” because the menu and setting can be adapted to your wishes. When you contact us, you will receive a specific proposal based on your event.

Thomas Castberg is responsible for the idea, story and design of the menu with a focus on seasonal ingredients. You will receive recipes, professional preparation and serving as a complete experience. In addition, service in the form of plates, cutlery and dishes is provided, so you don't have to think about it. This makes it easy to hold the event without having to have everything ready yourself.

As a rule, tables, side tables, chairs, tableware, glasses and wine are not included, unless otherwise agreed. In practice, this means that you must have the physical framework in place, whether you are holding it privately or in the company. If you already have premises and equipment, it is typically ready to go. If you are missing something, we can discuss how it can be solved.

Wine and glasses are not included unless you specifically agree. If you would like a solution where everything plays from start to finish, it is a good idea to mention this when you book. We can then help you think through the drinks to suit the menu and your style. Many people choose this, so the host doesn't have to do any extra coordination.

The menu is typically 3–4 courses and is built around seasonal ingredients, so the experience feels fresh and relevant. The idea is that the dishes not only taste good, but also tell a story and are naturally connected. It is an experience with a focus on technique, quality and craftsmanship – without it being too solemn. You get something that feels special, but still feels like you are in.

Thomas Castberg is a gastronomic advisor at Skagen Fiskerestaurant and the professional profile behind private dining and cooking schools. He has a solid background as a chef and is known from MasterChef, which can be felt in both technique and communication. This means that you don't just get food served - you also get presence, storytelling and an experience where the details are under control. Especially for cooking schools, his way of teaching makes a big difference.

Booking starts by contacting the coordinator via the site and telling us what you dream of. Please include the date, address/location, number of people and whether you want private dining or a cooking school. Also let us know if there are any special requests in the group so that the menu can be planned correctly from the start. The more you share, the easier it is to send back a specific proposal that suits you.