Chef Soren Pedersen will be participating in Vox Culture's 7th Anniversary event, Colors of Houston!

  

Critically acclaimed Chef Soren Pedersen made his way to the Houston food scene with his innovative style and philosphies about food. Raised in Denmark, Chef ventured across the United States, before deciding to settle in Houston.

You can catch Chef Soren on tv, Currant Kitchen, that focuses on his culinary beliefs, while creating unique meals for friends and families. Vox Culture had the chance to ask Chef a few questions: 

For people who are unfamiliar with Danish cuisine, what does it consist of?

The Danish cuisine is a lot like what the trend you see here today, local and fresh. Lots of fresh seafood, pork, vegetable and cheeses

What is a Danish food must?

There is a few favorites such as Whole roasted pork loin with crisp skin, Roasted Goose with Apple – Prune Stuffing,  Pan seared Danish Meat Balls and of course Smorrebrod ( Open Faced Sandwiches)

What lead you to decide to start your business in Houston?  

I have been in Houston since 1995 on and off for about 8 years. My wife and I have been in the Montrose area since we came and have no plans to move anywhere any time soon. I have been in the restaurant industry going on 25 years plus and it was time for us to create a business for ourselves and Houston has a great platform for that.

Can you describe the type of cuisine that you create?

Staying true to how I started my career; Seasonal and fresh along with simple but yet create ways to keep dishes interesting through taste, texture and presentation.

In honor of our theme, the Colors of Houston. What color  do you feel empowers you? 

I would have to say red and white due to the Danish Flag but adding green due to environmental concern and daily living