Culinary Projects by Chef Kasper Kurdahl

VERTU CONSULTING

Premium Culinary Services for Vertu Partners

VERTU Hospitality is thrilled to introduce Chef Kasper Kurdahl, a Danish culinary maestro with over 27 years of experience in senior F&B roles across the world. Chef Kasper serves as the Culinary Director of F&B for VERTU Hospitality, offering an array of specialized services tailored for hotels and restaurants.

  • Identity Creation: Craft unique brand identities through visuals, crockery, and food styling.

  • Culinary Management: Comprehensive solutions from menu development to team coaching and recipe writing with costing structures.

  • Business Insights: Strategies for upscale market penetration, Michelin star criteria, and new guide recognition.

  • Sustainable Food Development: Emphasizing local sourcing and organic options.

  • Global Cuisine Expertise: Specialization in diverse cuisines including Greek, Southeast Asian, Korean, Nikkei, vegetarian, vegan, French, Italian, and Nordic.

Services Offered:

Chef Kasper's Expertise:

Chef Kasper has a proven track record of excellence in the culinary world, contributing to the earning of Michelin stars for several prestigious restaurants:

  • Mikkelgaard, Denmark: 1 star

  • Scholteshof, Belgium: 2 stars

  • Alain Ducasse, Paris: 3 stars

  • Mikuni, Tokyo: 3 stars

  • Harald Wohlfarth, Germany: 3 stars

  • Don Alfonso, Italy: 3 stars

  • Jean Georges, NYC: 3 stars

  • El Bulli, Spain: 3 stars

Additionally, Chef Kasper's leadership has been instrumental in the successful pre-opening of multiple high-end dining venues and innovative restaurant concepts worldwide, including the renowned Erth Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. His consultancy contributed to the restaurant earning the first Michelin star for an Emirati restaurant, only 10 months after opening.

Chef Kasper has a solid history of success in building unprecedented customer experiences, optimizing profitability, and ensuring the stability of all operations. His expertise includes:

  • Hospitality Management

  • Retail & Cloud Kitchen Development

  • Kitchen Hygiene & Food Safety (HACCP)

  • Events, Experiences & Parkours Creations

  • Menu & Product Engineering

  • Trendsetting & Spotting

  • Pre-Op & Opening Excellence

  • Performance Management

  • Menu Planning & Costing

  • Team Satisfaction & Retention

  • Research & Development

  • Revenue & Profit Generation

  • Relationship Building

  • Casual to Michelin Stars

  • Golden Culinary Standards

Comprehensive Culinary Services:

Our mission is to build lasting culinary relationships, not just transactions. With over 20 years of experience, our team offers comprehensive consulting services designed to identify gaps, create strategic plans, and execute food development for any restaurant concept.

We believe in clear communication and expert collaboration to boost your bottom line and ensure sustainable success.
From conceptualization to opening day, we are committed to being present at every step of your project.

Why Choose VERTU Hospitality and Chef Kasper?

  • UAE Culinary Heritage Program: Developed with MOPA/Heritage Ministry.

  • Boutique Hotel in Europe: Concept, planning, technical revision, menu development, implementation, and staffing.

  • Alain Ducasse School: Opened in the cultural center of Abu Dhabi.

  • Restaurant Erth Al Hosn: Awarded 1 Michelin star as the first Emirati restaurant worldwide.

  • COP28 Head of States Blue Zone Operations: Created sustainability and local-organic à la carte menu for 180 head of states and delegations.

  • La Maison Hotel, Doha: Pre-opening of a 450-room hotel, including sourcing, HACCP directives, purchasing, staff ramp-up, SOP brand book, and F&B projects.

  • Theme Park Development, Saudi Arabia: Culinary and food beverage development of 3 themed entertainment parks.

  • The Heart of Europe: BOH operations revision for the World Islands.

  • Grand Prix F1 Building, Jeddah: Detailed planning of premium hospitality F&B, restaurants, and lounges.

  • Abu Dhabi Art Fair Gala Dinners: Under the umbrella of Gelinaz! and San Pellegrino 50 Best.

Recent Projects:

WE CAN HELP WITH ALL F&B AND CULINARY PROJECTS
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