Accusations of bullying against Noma’s extraordinary chef-leader Rene Redzepi are not new but resurfaced with a vengeance. At the next Litfest, I met an Irish chef who scorned the cult of Redzepi, still shaken by bullying in Noma. I came to learn that bullying was deeply embedded in the DNA of London kitchens, good, bad, and indifferent, though I would never again be the whipping boy. Redzepi announced his resignation from Noma shortly after, with much beating of the breast and expressions of contrition. The 2026 edition will feature more than 100 events, including chef collabs, pop-ups, producer tastings, demos, talks and street feasts.

Source: Irish Examiner March 21, 2026 18:26 UTC