“We’re practically running a restaurant in the royal family’s backyard, and the atmosphere here is something you can’t help but notice and think about. Aside from the royal history, you also get sucked into the natural surroundings. I feel this place has so much to offer, which also means we’re obligated to do the best we can while we’re here, and give something back with the food we make,” says Anders Pedersen.
At least once a week during the summer seaseon, they get a fresh delivery of vegetables from the palace kitchen garden, along with many other locally sourced produce, such as fresh mushrooms gathered by local forest explorers, or strawberries from nearby farms. They also blend their own schnapps (a strong distilled brandy, and a classic pairing with open-faced sandwiches).
Restaurant Skipperhuset is located by Fredensborg Palace, just over an hour north of Copenhagen by public transport.