Culinary passions
I would like to make an exclusive culinary journey to local producers together with my guests at the restaurant, Niklas Ekstedt says. Imagine coming in to my world, behind the curtains, going shopping for the best fish, meat, vegetables perhaps even
participate in the hunt, he says. Later we will prepare a special gourmet meal together and enjoy an evening that you will never forget.Niklas ekstedt is the young chef and famous owner of two of the most highly ranked restaurants in Sweden. Both of them are situated in Skåne northwest: Niklas in Helsingborg and Viken.
It is no doubt Skåne is a region with a first class food industry driven by passionate people. The master chefs are proudly serving delicious dishes in the restaurants and typical guesthouses all around Skåne. The countryside of Skåne is a living inspiration for visitors who wish to enjoy good food and delightful experiences. Due to its historical connection to Denmark and its relatively mild climate and fertile soil, Skåne is both culturally and physically distinct from the other provinces of Sweden.
The culinary heritage of Skåne has developed in harmony with the geography of the province: wide plains, rolling fields, avenues of willows, endless white sandy beaches, manor house estates, deep forests and rugged cliffs. Surrounded on three sides by the sea, Skåne enjoys a mild climate. The various types of fertile soil and short distance between coastal and inland areas has meant that high quality ingredients, these include grain and vegetable crops, fruits, live stock, game and fish, are fresh and readily available.
It is hardly surprising that Skåne has become a centre for gastronomy and food technology. That is also the reason why Travel Gate Sweden will be a helpful coordinator to international travel agencies for culinary travels to south of Sweden. It is an all year round activity. Every month has a unique traditional ingredient with an old history to go by it. Driving around here for a week or a weekend will give some new perspective on quality of life.