Trine Hahnemann

BBC World Service · The Documentary · In the Studio

Mixing cookery and hygge

Renowned Danish chef Trine Hahnemann tells Sahar Zand how she combines the concept of hygge with her cooking. Hygge is a word that is embedded in the Danish language. It’s about relaxing and taking time away from the daily rush to enjoy life's quieter pleasures.

And yet, Trine finds the time to write cookery books (over 20 so far) and run cookery lessons from the kitchen in her family home in Copenhagen. She tells Sahar how she does it, as she prepares a comforting meal of freshly harvested vegetables, and explains how she started her culinary career by cooking for rock stars on tour, including Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Rolling Stones and Elton John.

June 2026   ·   In The Studio


Credits

  • Sahar Zand

    Presenter & Producer

  • Stephen Hughes

    Series Producer

  • Rebecca Stratford

    Executive Producer

  • Simon Pitts

    Commissioning Editor