Swedish Wild Kitchen
Fire‑cooked dining in the wild forests of Dalsland.
Where silence, smoke, and flavour meet.A private outdoor dining experience shaped by fire, landscape, and season.Book your place at the fire.
Where Fire Shapes The Meal
Swedish Wild Kitchen is an intimate, chef‑led dining experience set deep in the forests and lakes of Dalsland.
Every dish is cooked over open flame — slow, deliberate, and rooted in Nordic craft.Local farms. Cold lakes. Wild herbs. Forest smoke.
Everything is seasonal. Everything is honest.You sit close to the fire.
You feel the warmth.
You taste the landscape.
You taste the landscape.
The fire, the forest, the cold air, the warmth of the embers — everything becomes part of the meal.This is dining stripped back to its elements:
wood, smoke, heat, time.A slow, sensory experience where every flavour comes from the land beneath your feet.
A Menu Guided by the Wild
The menu changes with the forest, the water, and the season’s rhythm.
Spring / Summer 2026
Menu varies with what is presented to us.— this is an example of what has been popular.
• Fire‑seared trout with wild herbs
• Charred flatbread with spruce‑tip cream
• Smoked root vegetables with juniper oil
• Ember‑roasted apples with warm vanilla cream
Simple ingredients. Deep flavour.
We cook with what the season gives:
forest herbs, local meats, wild berries, lake fish, smoke, fat, fire.Nothing unnecessary.
Everything intentional.
Meet Your Host
Spencer Westcott — Fire Cook, Chef, and Hospitality ExpertWith over 30 years in professional kitchens — from lprivate clubs on Park Lane to iconic London restaurants — Spencer brings world‑class culinary skill to the quiet forests of Dalsland.He has led teams as Executive Head Chef, developed menus for high‑profile venues, trained chefs across the UK, and worked as a culinary consultant for restaurants, private clubs, and hospitality groups.Spencer is a member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain, holds advanced culinary qualifications, and is trained in food safety, risk management, first aid, and guest wellbeing.Today, he combines fine‑dining technique with Nordic fire‑cooking traditions to create a dining experience that is honest, elemental, and unforgettable.You’re in safe, skilled hands — from the first spark to the final plate.
Hidden in the Heart of Dalsland
Your wild table is set in the forests and lakes around Åsensbruk — a quiet, untouched corner of Sweden.
To protect the landscape, the exact meeting point is shared after booking.Where
Åsensbruk, Dalsland — deep forest location revealed after booking.Duration
2–3 hours depending on season.Clothing
Outdoor clothing recommended. Fire keeps you warm.Weather
We cook in most conditions.
If the weather becomes unsafe, we reschedule.
Your meal is prepared over open flames — no shortcuts, no hidden kitchen.You watch the ingredients transform:
the hiss of fat, the rise of smoke, the slow colour of fire‑kissed food.This is Nordic cooking in its rawest, most honest form.
Reserve Your Wild Table
Private groups, couples, and solo guests are welcome.
Sessions last 2–3 hours depending on the season and the fire.A table in the forest.
Candlelight.
Stillness.
The sound of fire and the scent of pine.A private dining moment far from roads, noise, and routine — created for people who want something real.
Book your place at the fire
Limited availability.
Early booking recommended.[email protected]
Instagram: @swedishwildkitchen
Pricing
From 1 250 SEK per person
Private groups from 3 900 SEKIncludes:Full fire‑cooked mealPrivate forest diningAll equipmentFirewood & setupHost & guided experience
FAQ
What if it rains?
We cook under cover when needed. If weather becomes unsafe, we reschedule.What should I wear?
Outdoor clothing suitable for the season. The fire keeps you warm.How far do we walk?
5–10 minutes depending on the location.Can you adapt for dietary needs?
Yes — please tell us when booking.Is it safe?
Yes. Fire is managed professionally, and all safety standards are followed.
Swedish Wild Kitchen © 2026
Åsensbruk, Dalsland
www.swedishwildkitchen.com