A small, intimate gathering for curious people who want to meet interesting strangers and talk about things that actually matter.
Two summers ago, a restaurateur friend of mine opened a new wine bar in Copenhagen. It was a pop-up — barely on anyone's radar, mostly just people who knew him. He called and asked if I would swing by one evening.
I had no real expectations. Honestly, I thought I would grab a glass of wine and head home.
But when I arrived, he invited me to sit at a round table just in front of the kitchen. Some of his friends were joining, he said. Within minutes, a man I had never met told me he had just turned fifty. His kids had moved out. He was trying to figure out who he actually was again — redefining himself from scratch. Then an architect joined us, Danish, with a wife from Singapore, who'd lived all over the world. The chef was young and clearly extraordinary. The food was touching in the way that only food made with real care can be.
That night became one of the most unforgettable evenings I've ever had in Copenhagen. Not because of anything that was planned — but because of everything that wasn't. The vulnerability, the openness, the warmth. Strangers talking honestly, without agenda.
I left thinking: I want to recreate this. Not the restaurant experience — but this. The magic of what happens when curious, open-hearted people sit down together with nowhere to be.
That's Kitchen Conversations.
Kitchen Conversations is a small, curated dinner evening for curious, open-minded people who want real conversation and meaningful connection.
Not a networking event. Not therapy. Not a dating concept.
Just 8 people around one table, a simple theme, good food, and light facilitation that helps everyone open up naturally.
Each evening is built around a human topic — something open-ended enough that everyone has something to say, and specific enough that the conversation actually goes somewhere. I set the tone, ask a few thoughtful questions, and keep the space safe and warm. The rest unfolds on its own.
Here's how an evening usually flows:
Arrival — You arrive, settle in, grab a drink. The setting is calm and intimate — usually my home or a small venue in Copenhagen.
One-on-one conversations — We start with several short 1:1 chats so you meet everyone before we gather as a group. You rotate after a set time.
Group conversation — We gather around the table. I introduce the evening's theme and guide the conversation with a few thoughtful questions. Everyone shares as much or as little as feels right.
Closing — A gentle reflection to land the evening before people head out.
The whole thing lasts around 2 1/2 hours. No forced exercises. No performance. Just a structure that makes real conversation easy.
Recent themes have included:
Small Joys & Unexpected Beauty · Where do you feel most like yourself? · The people who changed us · Ordinary happiness · Belonging
Each theme is relatable, open-ended, and non-therapeutic. Something everyone has a story about.
Our community is the perfect setting for those who are endlessly curious, who relish the opportunity to dive deep into a wide array of topics—from cutting-edge technology and culinary secrets to the intriguing complexities of everyday life. It's an inviting space for those who appreciate the art of conversation, the pleasure of learning, and the joy of connecting with others.
Usually between 30 and 55, curious and reflective—some of us expats, creatives, professionals, or entrepreneurs. People who value real conversation and want to meet interesting humans outside their usual circles.
You come for the people and the talk. Not to network. Not to find a date. Just to spend an evening with others who actually want to listen and be heard.
Good conversations don't just happen. They need conditions — the right question at the right moment, a host who knows how to hold the space, and an atmosphere where being real feels safe.
Inspired by the renowned psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel, the questions I use are open, warm, and matched to the theme — inspired by the kind of thinking Esther brings to her work on human connection.
Nothing is required. You share as much as feels right. The goal is simply a space where genuine conversation becomes natural.
"You planted a good handful of questions that made us reflect – it taught me new things about life."
"We created, in a very short time, a wonderfully intimate safe space where the communication flowed from the heart."
"You created the frames for deep and vulnerable conversations."
"Creating a space where people listened, and you could express challenges and feelings without being judged."
"A great concept and a really lovely evening. Inspiring participants, meaningful stories, and very good facilitation with relevant questions throughout.”
