Watch Us Surprise a Chef with Two Michelin Stars.

Since the Michelin Awards were virtual this year, we produced a few segments for the star revelations show together with the Norwegian TV-channel Matkanalen. The biggest honor we got was presenting a chef with an award!
SPOILER ALERT! Don't read any further if you don't want to know who we are surprising.
Watch us surprise chef Mark Lundgaard of restaurant Kong Hans Kælder with his second Michelin star. Kong Hans Kælder is the oldest Michelin-starred restaurant in Denmark and has been around since the 70s. They got their first star in the 80s, lost it when the previous head chef stepped down in 2014, and regained it with chef Mark Lundgaard as head chef in 2016. Now, for the first time, this historic French fine dining restaurant has received its second star! We conducted a fake interview with chef Lundgaard asking about his Michelin expectations for the 2021 Nordic Guide release. During our interview, we told him his restaurant would be receiving two stars at this year’s ceremony. Watch the video to see his reaction.
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[@Fuhrious]

Something important to remember as well two Michelin stars indicates that it’s not only the quality of the food that is worthy of recognition, but the staff and service in the restaurant is top notch as well. You don’t get two stars just by being a good chef

[@andersandkaitlin]

For sure!

[@motoenthusiast349]

That is what we called team effort and sense of ownership for every member of the team.

[@tc88888888]

Michelin stars are purely rated on food. Nothing else. Service and decor is a separate category.

[@andersandkaitlin]

@@tc88888888 True on paper, but we see Michelin tend to skip entirely places with great food if the setting and service doesn't match the typical fine dining category.

[@elbruces]

It's the overall rating of all the elements combined. The number of stars doesn't represent any one "aspect" of a restaurant, it represents how far out of your way you should go to visit this restaurant. 1 = worth it if you're already in the area, 2 = worth a detour, 3 = worth a trip. The Michelin guide was originally created to get people to drive/travel more so they'd use out their car tires.

[@sandywlaschin3878]

I love that he congratulated his staff. Realizing that it wasn’t just his work that earned it

[@andersandkaitlin]

Such a nice guy!

[@kp-fc4yr]

That was the biggest thing for me. That he congratulated and included the staff. They all worked hard to get there

[@daol84]

That's the Nordic way :)

[@248SUPERMARIO52811]

i would have assumed every michelin star restaurant owner would always know that its a team effort, no?

[@andersandkaitlin]

@@248SUPERMARIO52811 Knowing is one thing. How you talk about it another.

[@wpetersejt]

He is the kind of owner and chef every employee is just dreaming about. Great man! Congratulations for the two stars.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Truly!

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😀

[@sebastianfrank4295]

I dont have a clue about higher cuisine but watch this guy. He instantly shares his joy with his team, telling them WE are getting a 2nd star, not I AM getting a 2nd star. His reaction is pretty impressive tbh

[@andersandkaitlin]

Says a lot about him!

[@talltalan]

I love the fact that he gets up and heads straight for his team to tell them. Having worked in the kitchen of a 2 Michelin star restaurant we worked our asses off. The only thing harder than getting a 2nd star is keeping it.

[@Nomzai]

Wouldn’t a third star be harder?

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

@@Nomzai Yes lol but it's also very arbitrary

[@OwenPenner]

“The year I took over they decided to remove it, _luckily_ it came back a year later.” What a humble and genuine guy.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Truly!

[@t3ss33]

Well, everyone should know that luck is always part of the equation. People who think that effort fully determines success have not only got no clue, but they belittle everyone who put all their effort into something and still fail. For me the guy is right. He did his best, everything else was out of his hands and luckily the jurors were pleased.

[@skeche]

loved how the chef was like, "maybe we should have a glass of Champagne to celebrate?" like he has to actually ask for fucking permission when he earned those 2 stars like a boss.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Humble through and through!

[@TheRausing1]

Proves you don’t need to be an egomaniac chef to reach the highest levels of success.

[@cappy2575]

@@TheRausing1 unless you want a tv show...

[@Smithy250]

Well he said it as they’re a team and not one person can earn that by themselves

[@camschuster5947]

Any boss that hugs his employees like that is real one. Very well deserved.

[@zeboskarsson3307]

That chef know's what teamwork is! "We are actually allowed being happy" you only celebrate when you win.

[@andersandkaitlin]

It was a great moment!

[@zSamuellz]

I can see lots of top comments about the head chef himself. For me, I think it’s the reaction of the staff that shows what a team he has built there. Congratulations to all well done.

[@andersandkaitlin]

They couldn't have been more happy for their mentor.

[@stoogebot]

WE are getting 2 michelin stars! i love how he included the staff

[@andersandkaitlin]

A great leader!

[@SrGemmaRose]

He seems like someone you’d want to work for. All heart. He deserves it. Congratulations!!!!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Absolutely!

[@Mozzer482]

Awesome how he called out the team and said “WE”.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Great guy!

[@eamonfire]

@@andersandkaitlin exactly what someone in charge needs to do. Not enough people like this who appreciates his team's work.

[@calexl99]

@@eamonfire you are never alone in this game, it is a team affort and diligence of all the teammembers , husar !

[@blippityblop2767]

More importantly it is the way the staff reacted. You can tell when the staff are totally behind his leadership. Well done!

[@OrangutanJ4488]

The reaction of his staff was just as great as his reaction.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Totally!

[@braxalln]

Chef literally said "We are actually allowed to be happy!" and that is the persona of real hard workers. Perfectionists. Congrats guys! On to the third!

[@LIONTAMER3D]

within every restaurant live 1001 gremlins waiting to tear everything appart. successfully running nightly service in a high volume, high expectation environment is little more than hand-to-hand combat against each of those gremlins

[@McLeod2022]

this reminds me of the tenured PhD on a review board who would call back in doctoral candidates, after they have defended their written thesis, the supporting evidence, and were then sent out of the room while the merit of work was discussed... and are anxiously awaiting whether she/he achieved or had to rework through,... he would go to the hall where the candidate was waiting and ask " Doctor XXXXXX, would you please come back in?"... being the first person who called her or him "Doctor"... said is was a supreme joy.

[@SomeInfo-ib3wz]

2 Michelin Stars takes a level of dedication and hard work most people will never understand let alone achieve. Very cool.

[@andersandkaitlin]

True.

[@AntonioSantos-ve6zv]

I've watched it several times because of the combination of great sensations. Awesome!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@devinlocke7075]

the kind of man who thanks his employees for his hard work too. humble and beautiful very honorable

[@alexandermarken7639]

I love how he grabbed everyone and broke the news. All of his kitchen brigade and front of house have to be the best of the best and they looked so happy.

[@andersandkaitlin]

It was an amazing moment to witness!

[@pokerstar2004]

Love how he immediately gathered the staff! That is why he has success!

[@NoahEats]

Really cool!

[@Imagination-In-A-Box]

Love the staff reaction show they take pride working there.

[@cshizzle123]

I know nothing about the restaurant world but I am literally sat here crying. This is incredible!

[@LOCKv3]

Oh we that know a thing or two are also crying

[@andersandkaitlin]

We teared up too!

[@mik3ymomo]

It was the same for me.

[@Marco-717]

Puss

[@1000Deep]

That was special and moving when he found out about the Michelin Stars. Awesome!!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Right?!

[@georges617]

No matter what you think of Michelin stars as a proper way to recognise a restaurant - and the almost absurd lengths many chefs go in their pursuit of those stars - I think we can still appreciate a chef who feels such a deep sense of accomplishment and gratitude for this kind of recognition. The fact that he wants his entire team around him to break the news also says a lot about him. Well done, ladies and gentlemen. :)

[@andersandkaitlin]

Well said!

[@masonreeves4775]

It was in this moment he knew he was screwed for the rest of his life. Congratulations. I'm teasing, what an honor!

[@Kerry0101]

A guy who respects his staff to make it all happen. Great team effort.

[@andersandkaitlin]

It was all about the team for him!

[@LIONTAMER3D]

in teams like this, you don't really distinguish between dishwasher & matre'd; takes both to make it happen, right?

[@Kerry0101]

@@LIONTAMER3D all are critical

[@andersandkaitlin]

@@LIONTAMER3D definitely does

[@magnificalux]

The chef is so humble and his team too! Love how they reacted to the incredible news! Simple smile and tears! So humble! Congratulations!

[@andersandkaitlin]

It was amazing to witness!

[@sayonarapal]

I love when he shares the news with the crew.

[@andersandkaitlin]

A great chef!

[@anncolwill622]

His staff respect him and he respects his staff for what they bring to their work. A well deserved award. Wonderful to see a chef who is not about his ego.

[@Durufle68]

I love that he wanted to share this with his entire staff. It takes all of them

[@Bnjones988]

His reaction made me cry happy tears with him! He definitely deserves the recognition with the passion he has for the restaurant and fellow staff.

[@andersandkaitlin]

We agree!

[@shannonsmith5301]

I would love to go there one day if I ever make it to Copenhagen but the way he got his staff together first to tell about their achievement sealed the deal!! Class Act!!

[@andersandkaitlin]

We were there last night. Amazing meal!

[@eltoroloco1936]

Wow, they won the Super Bowl of food. You could see in his reaction that it was a lot of hard work. Congratulations!

[@andersandkaitlin]

That's one way to put it, sure!

[@margincall3530]

I've never seen employees so happy for their boss. 😍

[@andersandkaitlin]

Great team!

[@Test-nr3cd]

I'm not corny (normally) but a tear came to myeye for his happiness and the way he shared his joy with his staff. Cheers.

[@killdozer3464]

there is something about watching someone's hard work and dedication being recognized that makes me happy. Thank you for sharing.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Thanks for watching!

[@muthergoose4084]

the amazing thing is watching the staff getting pumped and crying. They know their part in this. Their pride came through. Congrats to them!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Agree!

[@TheJAMTUB]

Awesome guy... And I don't even know him... But it shows in his attitude and his staff's attitude towards him... I am sure his food will reflect this well.

[@macrichardson7904]

I loved that he immediately wanted to share this with his support staff. That is a great generous man Congrats mate !! well done.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Absolutely!

[@calivega9557]

The fact he congratulates his staff shows his dedication is for all aspects of his restaurant. Well deserved

[@rich8381]

I actually got teary eyed. 🤣. The amount of work and dedication, to get to this level is outrageous.

[@andersandkaitlin]

It truly is!

[@laurenb859]

What a beautiful chief. So humble. Well deserved.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Absolutely!

[@fahimzahir9587]

That made me happy. The person deserved it! I may not get a chance to go to such a expensive place in life but I admire his sacrifice and hardwork. Dreams are not always reached by everyone and so rarely do they come completely true but what matters most is the hard work, dedication, and passion we put in along the way and you can see it in his face when he teared up a bit. Kudos.

[@andersandkaitlin]

So well deserved!

[@applejacks8160]

“No… your f***ing kidding me..” No better expression could be expected from a hard working Chef. Congratulations !!!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Haha, so true!

[@TanukiSC]

I needed this so badly tonight. Needed to be reminded of happiness that comes from putting in the work. You two are the absolute best - thanks so much for this very special video.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@skeche]

lol loser

[@WubsAndSubs]

I love how this great comment was hijacked with hostility😂😂😂

[@8Trails50]

Same

[@aleksyblack]

Incredible how a tire company created this achievement that’s so coveted in the culinary arts 🤙🏻

[@andersandkaitlin]

Remarkable, really!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Hey, party pooper, no one invited you! ;)

[@LIONTAMER3D]

they gave people a reason to drive with that guide lol

[@aleksyblack]

@@LIONTAMER3D exactly.. go wear out the tires and therefore, buy replacements sooner

[@---Blue]

@@emailercc3565 like the Nobel Prize will allow someone to write a paper on whatever they want and everyone will believe it because they have a Nobel Prize, or an Actor winning an Oscar and it's only a marketing tactic to go promote the film right? Sounds like you have nothing to strive for tbh.

[@hilarymoloney1711]

All wonderful people working in that restaurant, I'm happy for them.

[@mik3ymomo]

Was a touching moment. These days everyone expects success just to be handed too them. It was an emotional moment to see the hard work pay off. Well done.

[@christopherborsellino2268]

Love that they all worked so hard for that recognition.

[@andersandkaitlin]

It's team work!

[@jetaddicted]

Just by the way he’s congratulating his staff for what is a common achievement, this guy deserves his stars.

[@hammer2514pa]

How can you call this common? Do you have two? You turned what I am guessing was supposed to be a compliment into a back handed insult.

[@cappy2575]

@@hammer2514pa I mean... It has to be a typo right? Lol. I'm so confused.

[@amygeorgopoulos1400]

@@hammer2514pa I'm wondering if they are using a secondary definition of the word "common" which is "shared by, coming from, or done by more than one." Perhaps they are trying to say that the success of the restaurant is a team effort and the chef deserves the stars because he acknowledged that team (or "common") effort. It's not the correct way to use the word "common" for that secondary definition, but perhaps it is what @jetaddicted meant to say. That's just my guess.

[@hammer2514pa]

@@amygeorgopoulos1400 Ok, I hope that was the intent of the comment and it would make it make sense. Thanks

[@pcluvvw7129]

What an awesome moment for this place!!!

[@Hennequing]

That collective gasp when he announces it to his staff was amazing

[@andersandkaitlin]

Loved it!

[@oliverss996]

This shit made me cry like a baby. Congrats Chef.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Huge achievement!

[@oliverss996]

@@andersandkaitlin The most amazing feeling in this planet is when a person works so hard towards something and the reward of all that effort is life-changing

[@andersandkaitlin]

@@oliverss996 So true.

[@swingham4020]

Bought a tear to my eye, Chef & his team would of worked their butts off for many years, so his emotion was fitting. Well done

[@andersandkaitlin]

Totally!

[@biancadasilveira]

being a chef, I cried with them

[@andersandkaitlin]

[@tourdeforce2881]

You can tell he puts his heart and soul into what he does.

[@andersandkaitlin]

No doubt!

[@carine4318]

What a beautiful man, he thanks his awesome team who contributes to the excellence

[@copycatninjitsu]

The staffs reaction is heart warming gold ☺️

[@NoahEats]

It's definitely a family!

[@rocky8us]

So amazing. It brought me to tears. 3 star is like Nobel prize of restaurant industry. And I think the gap between 2 & 3 is much narrower than 1& 2.

[@andersandkaitlin]

In Scandinavia, it's almost as hard to go from 1 to 2, but of course, 3 stars is the ultimate.

[@hannahxx17]

Everyones complete shock and stunned silence shows just how hard people work for those stars. To get two stars your have to not only deliver on great food but great service which requires a dedicated team that is hyper focused on nothing but perfection. Well earned guys!

[@andersandkaitlin]

So true!

[@yacht-pegasus]

I'm just sad for the 46 people who disliked this video and have no respect or understanding for the tremendous work these restaurants put in to elevate the dining experience.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Haha, yes, some people choose misery.

[@beverlykiper4598]

Congrats! That is awesome... keep it going! ❤️❤️❤️💔

[@gavinchan2028]

When you see the chef covers his face with his hands, and the tears - the amount of hard work it takes to achieve 2 stars… congratulations chef!

[@andersandkaitlin]

You can't fake those emotions!

[@twitchcat8929]

you can tell that they're passionate about what they do, their reaction was so genuine especially the guy who surprised the most

[@architectinth]

Very few people understand how difficult running a good restaurant is, let alone a great restaurant with two Michelin stars. It's about the whole package and working as a team. Without question, a tremendous amount of work goes into it. Congratulations.

[@andersandkaitlin]

So true.

[@manuelvpr]

Happy for them, this chef is really humble. His first action is to announce the achievement to his staff, and celebrate with them, that is awesome.

[@andersandkaitlin]

We agree!

[@torontogirlwest]

Not me crying like a baby! A massive congratulation!

[@DoctorShaunB]

This will be Anders and Kaitlin's most valuable video Anders and Kaitlin walk into any fancy restaurant Chef: "you shall have my perfect specialty full course meal, on the house!"

[@andersandkaitlin]

Hahaha!

[@davidkyle5017]

This vid was totally unexpected and absolutely rewarding. Well done Chef and staff!

[@realphoto]

What a nice boss to share a glass with everyone.

[@anonymouse965]

i watched this video like 10-15 times now... it's so fulfilling to see someone's dreams come true through hard work. Much Love from Southern California

[@andersandkaitlin]

Thanks for watching!

[@anonymouse965]

@@andersandkaitlin

[@DorianeRoars]

This is the kind of chef that has to inspire newcomers. Humble, teamspirit, emotionally true. Aim to your goal, and bring your team along, because a chef without a brigade is a lost man. Congratulations !

[@andersandkaitlin]

Well said!

[@NA-me6sh]

worked in the culinary field over a decade. This Chef gets it.. CONGRATS to all

[@andersandkaitlin]

Right on!

[@zachzmolik4532]

I love how he said “we are” instead “I’m” that alone shows how good of a leader he is

[@andersandkaitlin]

Indeed!

[@tatianafeitosaaraujo]

Got here randomly but I’m so happy for them! Lol

[@ahmedalshaiba9185]

From the vibe when he gathered his crew, you can feel that it's a tense environment and they work really hard, this is why he said "we are allowed to be happy" those guys needed a break, congrats on the second star! Well earned

[@andersandkaitlin]

Seems so!

[@dimis2140]

When you try not to swear but suddenly you are overwhelmed with happiness!😊

[@garylindsay5480]

So good to see the chef's humble response. Congratulations!

[@at_3126]

His staff look so young too, what an awesome achievement for them. Such a special moment 🎉🎉

[@NoahEats]

Really great stuff!

[@directx3497]

When you have a passion for what you do and a passion for doing the best and then some one in high regard recognizes your work I can only imagine how they feel right now. All of that hard work to finally be recognized and what it will mean for their careers.

[@peterperez1285]

I love his humility.

[@Strazman]

There was some editing between him being told and his reaction, but seeing him "immediately" go to his team and gather them up to tell them and celebrate with them....this is one of the reasons why he's a 2-Michelin-Star restaurant.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Oh, yes!

[@519MaLoNeY]

The world needs more videos like this. I remember when the news would ALWAYS feature feel good, positive stories like this. I’m so grateful for independent media as they’ve stepped in to fill the need for positivity and reverence when we all need it most. Great video!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Thanks so much! :)

[@jodyslater6969]

Just stumbled across this, what a lovely story. I am no foodie giant, but this made my eyes water just a little bit!!!

[@andersandkaitlin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shuffleaccount1985]

SO SWEET !! CONGRADULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bennymav81]

Well done chef, and to your entire team. I love to see humble people work hard, get the rewards they truly deserve.

[@ajessica3808]

Such a young team. Happy for them.

[@jc8384]

How amazing! And congratulated his staff for their hard work and contribution! The type of people you want to work for

[@unclejuju12]

The way they put their hands to the back if their heads just shows the amount of work they've done

[@andersandkaitlin]

For sure!

[@dkvienna8415]

How great to see a boss sharing the star with the staff. I'm sure this is not always like this. Chapeau.

[@tomvalveede6808]

Congratulations on your new Michelin star! What a beautiful Chef! Loved his being so surprised by the news. He and his team that he gives credit to truly care about their work and it shows! 😃♥️🇺🇸🎉🎉🎉

[@jeanfrancoishourat3134]

Pure emotion....la cuisine rencontre le coeur....bravo pour ce moment de tendresse dans ce monde de brute..

[@WillOneZeroZeroTwoFour]

The Michelin star rating started in 1926, upgraded in 1931 with 1 to 3 stars awarded, goes like this!: 1 star is for a very good table; 2 stars is for excellent cuisine, and 3 stars is for exceptional cuisine.

[@andersandkaitlin]

Indeed!

[@sunnydays5581]

wonderful synergy between staff and chef. An establishment that works in unison , is worth more than the placement of garnish on a plate

[@nirdesh._._._0]

Those haapy faces of all staffs gave me goosebumps 🌟🌟

[@andersandkaitlin]

Us too! :D

[@Yourworstfears]

Again, as a wife to a chef in the industry, I can FEEL his pride.

[@andersandkaitlin]

You should know, yeah! :)

[@kristiankarnov9425]

This guy went through a divorce and fell into a serious depression after he took over the restaurant, so it is so nice to get a positive update. I feel very happy to be a Dane and have the opportunity to support such great restaurants!

[@andersandkaitlin]

He seems much happier now!

[@li-anderker55]

Doing what you love and excelling at it, now that's success.