Sebastian Holberg Svendsgaard is one of those chefs whose grandmother created a magical atmosphere around the stove, igniting at an early age the spark that would shape his destiny. Add to that fishing and hunting with his father, a butcher who also cooks… the die was cast!
He acquired the foundations of his future profession at the vocational high school in Slagelse, his hometown.
The Bocuse d’Or 2017 fascinated him: he wanted to dive into this world of excellence—so structured, organized, and inspiring. He joined the Danish team as an assistant during Kenneth Toft Hansen’s training for the 2019 competition, then became the commis for Ronni Mortensen (Bocuse d’Argent 2021). He remained a key member of the team supporting Brian Mark Hansen (Bocuse d’Or 2023). Finally, with Ronni as his coach, Sebastian reached the podium in 2025. A true story of Danish team spirit.
Professionally, he gained experience at restaurant Babette (working alongside Christian Wellendorf, Best Commis of the Bocuse d’Or 2019) and later at Geranium with Rasmus Kofoed and Ronni Mortensen. He also worked with Henrik Jyrk as a private chef.
Today, he is thrilled to have joined the R&D team at the renowned restaurant Alchemist—a perfect position to continue practicing high-level gastronomy while also being able to take care of his family. He acknowledges that his loved ones have done a lot for him on his journey to competition, and they now deserve his full attention. His son Sean, born in 2021, is delighted—he will likely be able to join his father on sea fishing trips, a passion that remains close to his heart.
