Former star chef René Redzepi of Noma says I know I've been an idiot, denies using violence

Redzepi left his creation, the restaurant Noma, in March after 35 former employees came forward and accused him of violence and bullying - almost all of whom stated that being subjected to violence was routine.

I know I've been an idiot, pushed people and screamed, he tells Berlingske, but he doesn't want to feel the violence.

I don't look at it that way, but I understand that there are those who have experienced it that way.

When Noma, which closed in Copenhagen in 2024, reopens in August, it will be without Redzepi as head chef and active in day-to-day operations. Instead, he will become creative director.