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One Chef.
One kitchen philosophy:
Honest ingredients,Precise technique and Unforgettable meals.
Roka Chefs OSLO
I design and cook menus specifically for each occasion.
Whether it’s a private dinner at home, a birthday celebration, a wedding event, or a corporate gathering, our focus is always the same: High-quality ingredients, Careful preparation, and Genuine hospitality.
Karel Svec
Chef Karel’s is all about specialty and unique style - “Asian fusion “, or “perfecting classic French cuisine with a modern twist”. After years of experience at restaurant… , he has honed a style that’s equal parts creative and precise.

Karel Svec
Karel specialises in modern European cuisine with Asian influences. His cooking blends classical French technique with contemporary flavors and presentation.
Karel built his foundation in London at Nobu and Zuma, mastering discipline and balance in contemporary Japanese cuisine. He refined his fire-driven cooking at Gaucho City and Gaucho Richmond, and sharpened his precision at Maze Grill.
His passion lies in building menus around seasonal ingredients and creating dishes that are elegant but approachable.
In Oslo, his journey continued at Hanami and now at Sjømagasine Headchef position, where Nordic seafood and seasonality define his refined, structured style.
At Roka Chefs Oslo, Karel is responsible for menu development and culinary concept creation.



