Believes Hellstrøm has an undeserved reputation:
Eyvind Hellstrøm made a clear demand before he agreed to start a bistro with Truls Svendsen: A skilled assistant in the kitchen.
The 73-year-old ended up hiring Mathilde Voraa, who has experience from the prestigious Toto Vin & Spisebar in Copenhagen and the Michelin restaurant Schlägergården in Oslo.
Voraa says she has always looked up to Hellstrøm, and appreciates the time they had together in the kitchen.
– It has been a lot of fun to be involved in this. Eyvind Hellstrøm is one of the best chefs in Norway. It was educational and fun to work with him, she says to TV 2.
Nice boss
She believes that part of the reason why TV viewers may be under the impression that he is strict is that they do not understand the restaurant business. I the industry depends on clear messages and fast pace.
The other reason why Hellstrøm can be at his best, she thinks, is about how he is cut in the various “Truls á la Hellstrøm” programs.
– I have never had a less strict chef. He is committed and I love that. He is very little strength.
Voraa makes a heartfelt confession about Hellstrøm in the video at the top of the case. Look what.
Launches a theory
The excitement goes both ways. Hellstrøm is confronted with all the bragging he has received from his colleague, and replies:
– Mathilde is absolutely fantastic. She is very nice, kind and good to work with. I only have nice things to say about her.
Truls Svendsen hears that Voraa does not think Hellstrøm is strict. He has a theory as to why this is so:
– Mathilde is so nice! She’s really good. He is not strict with her because she is bright. He is strict with me because I can be inept at times, laughs Svendsen.
«Truls á la Hellstrøms Bistro» broadcasts every Thursday at 20:00 on TV 2. On TV 2 Play, the episode comes out the same day, but at 03:00.