A wedding menu that tastes of Skagen
I cook weddings in Skagen at summer houses in Gammel Skagen, dune gardens and beaches facing the Skagerrak, from an intimate dinner to 500 guests. You get one chef responsible for every plate, a menu written for you and a team I brief and lead.
Skagen is a fishing town, known for its prawns and the fish sold at the harbour, with plaice, cod and langoustines from nearby Læsø. I add sea buckthorn and rose hips from the dunes, new Danish potatoes and smoked fish, and I cook over embers on the beach when the wind allows.
Guests gather in the late afternoon when the famous Skagen light turns soft and golden, and the ceremony often looks out over the sea. Dinner is relaxed and long, and the bright summer evening carries the party into the dunes.
A menu idea: Skagen prawns and smoked fish for the aperitif, then plaice with brown butter and sea buckthorn to finish.
Season and logistics
The main wedding season in Skagen runs June to August. The coast here is often windy, so I plan sheltered cooking and table settings that will not blow away. I work alongside your planner and venue so the kitchen fits into their timeline.
What I can cook for you
Canapés and aperitif
Cold and warm bites for the arrival, each one a clean single mouthful, made from local produce.
The wedding dinner
A plated tasting menu, a family-style feast, food stations, or a mix of all three.
Drinks programme
Wine and champagne pairings, a non-alcoholic pairing and a signature cocktail, designed with the menu.
Late-night food
Something warm and salty around midnight to keep the dance floor going.
Welcome and rehearsal dinners
A relaxed barbecue or fire-cooked feast to start the weekend, or an intimate tasting menu for family.
Day-after brunch
A late, generous brunch for everyone who stayed, and one last moment together.
My signature: live-fire wedding catering, a wild and foraged wedding menu, and intimate weddings and elopements.
How your quote is built
- Food from 120 euros per guest
- Kitchen and service team sized and quoted for your guest count
- Drinks quoted separately, from pairings to a full bar
- Travel added to the quote
- Your date is locked with a 60 percent deposit
Staying longer? See my private chef services in Skagen for villa stays and dinners.
Weddings in Skagen: good to know
When is wedding season in Skagen?
The main season runs June to August. Popular dates book early, so secure yours as soon as the venue is confirmed.
Can the wedding dinner be outside in the dunes?
Yes, with a plan for the wind. I set up a sheltered kitchen and agree a covered backup with you.
Can you cater a large wedding in Skagen?
Yes, up to 500 guests with a hired kitchen and service team that I brief and lead.
Do you cook the welcome dinner and brunch too?
Yes. The whole wedding weekend can be planned as one menu, from the welcome dinner to the day-after brunch.
How is the date secured?
A date is locked when a deposit of at least 60 percent is received.