Chef
Theres Andersson
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
i. Biography
Head Chef Theres Andersson took charge of Ekstedt at the Yard in London, United Kingdom, in 2023. In a kitchen where precision and pressure sit side by side, the role rewards control, timing, and discipline as much as range. For Andersson, the move into the top post reads as a clear step up through the same service environment, with each stage of the work informing the next. “We bring in the Scandinavia flavors, but we're using the ingredients from UK.” Theres has said.
The Climb
Theres Andersson first made their mark at Ekstedt at the Yard in London, United Kingdom, serving as Sous Chef from 2022–2023. That post placed Andersson close to the core of the kitchen, where pace is exacting and concentration has to hold across every service. The progression to Head Chef in 2023 kept that continuity intact while adding a wider remit: less about learning the room, more about carrying it. The shift from Sous Chef to Head Chef shows advancement earned through repetition, attention, and the ability to steady a brigade under pressure.
Today
She leads the kitchen as Head Chef at the restaurant. In that role, Andersson sets the pace, tone, and level of ambition at Ekstedt at the Yard in London, United Kingdom. The position carries authority, but it also depends on the kind of working knowledge that comes from moving through the ranks. Andersson’s presence at the center of the operation suggests a chef who knows the brigade, knows the service rhythm, and knows how to keep the work moving with purpose.
Signature
Theres's signature dishes include HAY SMOKED GOOSE BREAST — the title itself signals an approach built on smoke, restraint, and clear intent, which sits naturally within the kitchen Andersson now leads. Signature dishes do more than mark a menu; they show what a chef reaches for when technique and identity meet. HAY SMOKED GOOSE BREAST points to a style that is deliberate, elemental, and shaped by the demands of the room.
Recognition
The key recognition in this arc is the Head Chef appointment at Ekstedt at the Yard. It gathers the earlier steps into one clear marker: 2022–2023 as Sous Chef, then 2023 as Head Chef. In a career defined by quick advancement, that appointment registers as the point where Theres Andersson’s responsibility becomes fully visible and the progression through the kitchen reads without ambiguity.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Theres
What is Theres Andersson's current role?
As of 2026, Theres Andersson is Head Chef.
Where did Theres Andersson work before?
