Dining with Chef Jesper Vollmer
Experience The Zoo in a whole new way as Jesper Vollmer transforms seasonal ingredients into flavourful dishes in our wild surroundings.
Join him behind the scenes as he prepares food over an open fire, which you can enjoy in the cosy atmosphere of The Zoo’s tipi. Be captivated by polar bears splashing in the water while you savour Jesper’s culinary creations in the Arctic Ring, or enjoy your meal with elephants setting the soundtrack in the Elephant House.
Practical Information
Location
The Nature Base and tipi, The Arctic Ring, and the Elephant House
When
All year round (the Nature Base and tipi are best suited for spring–autumn)
Capacity
40–100 guests
Price
Contact us for more information
Note
Every time you host an event at The Zoo, you help protect wildlife around the world. All income goes directly towards supporting The Zoo’s operations, research, and educational work.
About Jesper Vollmer
Jesper Vollmer is renowned for his creative cuisine and his respect for seasonal ingredients. He trained at Le Sommelier in French cuisine under Francis Cardenau and has worked as sous-chef at Søllerød Kro.
For ten years, he served as head chef for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, and today he runs Denmark’s largest online cooking school, Klub Vollmer. French cuisine continues to strongly influence his culinary background and sets the tone for the menus he creates.
Create Your Event
An event can take many forms when hosted at The Zoo, where both flavour and nature are at the centre of the experience.
Choose, for example, The Zoo’s tipi, which offers a raw and authentic atmosphere with open fire, benches, and fresh air. Or head north to The Arctic Ring, where you can enjoy your dinner with views of the polar bears. The Elephant House provides another – yet equally exclusive – setting, offering a unique view of the elephants while you enjoy flavourful dishes.
Contact us to learn more about the different options for extraordinary events, where Jesper Vollmer brings great taste, craftsmanship, and seasonal ingredients together in truly unique surroundings.
Your Tailored Evening Experience
We are happy to tailor an event with Jesper Vollmer to match your specific wishes. A programme could look like this:
Optional add-on: Guided tour of The Zoo with a Zoo guide, offering insight into life behind the scenes
Snacks and sparkling wine around the fire at the Nature Base, followed by a 30-minute talk by Jesper Vollmer
Jesper Vollmer serves a 3-course menu or sharing-style dining in the cosy tipi
Farewell and end of the event around 9:00 PM
Price per person excl. VAT: DKK 1,349 (minimum 40 guests)
