ARK
’A vessel that preserves life’
Ark is our flagship restaurant - a concept that is both relevant and innovative. It is the first restaurant in the Nordics to receive a Green Michelin Star - an accolade awarded to restaurants that focus on sustainable gastronomy, and one of only 10 plant based restaurants in the world along with our sister restaurant - Bistro Lupa.
Ark poses a unique and positive approach to the vegan narrative - one that dissolves stereotypes and exceeds expectations.
Guests can expect a friendly experience surrounded by sustainable Danish design, and a menu based on seasonal, and often foraged, tasting dishes. From our bar you can enjoy unique, natural and/or bio dynamic wines and a Nordic inspired cocktail menu.
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THE ARK COLLECTION
OUR ETHOS
Restaurant Ark is part of ‘The Ark Collection’. Located in different parts of Copenhagen, The Ark Collection restaurants pose a variety of high quality, plant based food concepts, with cool contexts, that happen to be good for the planet.
Our menus are inspired by seasons, local produce but also global influences. The Ark Collection offers places for any occasion, taste or budget.
Through craftsmanship and determination, the Ark collection exemplifies that plant based food can be exciting and flavorsome.
Only these food characteristics challenge mindsets and can inspire others to eat less meat and thereby ease the current environmental pressure on our planet.
Conscious, yet exciting, dining.
OUR STATEMENT
VISION
We want to keep pioneering the plant based scene in Denmark.
We believe that by posing a unique, positive and attractive approach to the vegan narrative, we continue to dissolve stereotypes, and exceeds expectations.
MISSION
We will continuously create places and dishes that are exciting, have a story, and focus on quality.
We question conventional methods and remind people about the bigger picture. Our choices matter.
We see the good in people, and believe that by bringing them together we can learn how to move forward together.
VALUES
Our projects showcase that businesses can create concepts that ease the environmental pressure on our planet, and we believe that sustainability isn’t simply an option but a must in our business model now and in the future.
As a company we do not preach, nor are we perfect - but we are honest, inquisitive and determined.
Our Team
Jason Renwick
Founder, Forager & CEO
Jason is the founder and CEO of the company. He has worked globally in the hospitality industry since his early teens, has a degree in business management, and many years of experience in leadership positions where he has accrued a wealth of knowledge and cultivated strong relationships. He is both the visionary and driving force, running day to day operations, as well as foraging in the daytime for all restaurants, while his entrepreneurial experience focuses on actively seeking out new and innovative opportunities and sustainable practices. His Aussie roots and expatriation to Denmark have instilled both a love to surf and forage in his free time.
Contact: jason@arkcollection.dk
Brett Lavender
Executive Chef
Brett heads up and oversees the culinary operation from the birth of an idea to its cohesive execution. With nearly 20 years experience in the industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the team and business portfolio. Originally from England, after finishing culinary school, Brett's ambitions took him on an educational trip around the globe. He spent most of his time between Australia, New Zealand and Japan, working at some of the most luxurious establishments in the world, that hold the coveted Relais and Châteaux status, as well as Les Grandes Tables Du Monde and 3 hatted Restaurants. Brett then spent a year working in one of Japan's most revered two Michelin Star Restaurants in Tokyo. Something he describes as a priceless learning experience, taking on a whole new methodology to produce and Japan’s unique approach towards discipline, perfection and respect for all things.
Brett and his team have formulated an innovative approach to our restaurants, re-envisioning what plant based cuisine should be by challenging stereotypes and endeavoring to produce food that is first and foremost exciting and of high quality - that just happens to be plant based.
Contact: brett@arkcollection.dk
JeniA Nelisova
Creative Director and Brand Manager
Jenia is our Creative Director and, as we are still a young company, her position requires her to wear many different hats. Predominantly, she oversees all design and visual related decisions online and offline. She works closely with external design agencies to make sure the restaurant interior reflects the company values, the brand aesthetic and places sustainability at the forefront. Simultaneously she heads the branding, concept planning, R&D, strategy and marketing of all our cuisine concepts. She aims to create a cohesive and memorable experience, of enduring value, for anyone that encounters the brand, or visits the restaurants.
Feel free to say hi or ask any questions via her email - jenia@arkcollection.dk