Trending Now - Noma's LA Residency Faces Abuse Allegations

WHO:

René Redzepi, chef and owner of Noma

Julia Moskin, reporter for the New York Times

Jason Ignacio White, former head of fermentation at Noma

One Fair Wage, organizing group for the protest

Bente Svendsen, Redzepi’s mother-in-law, previously handled Noma’s human resources

WHAT:

Allegations of physical and psychological abuse against René Redzepi from dozens of former employees

35 former employees interviewed by the New York Times detailing instances of abuse

Noma's Los Angeles residency will run for 16 weeks from March to June 2026

Cost of the Noma residency is $1,500 per person, inclusive of menu, drinks, tax, and hospitality fee

As of March 9th, 2026, a website launched by Jason Ignacio White has collected stories from 56 former workers

Noma has implemented changes since 2022, including a dedicated human resources team and a fully paid internship program

Noma has transitioned to a four-day work week

WHERE:

Noma’s Los Angeles residency is located at Silver Lake’s Paramour Estate

Noma is based in Copenhagen, Denmark

WHEN:

Noma’s Los Angeles residency begins in March 2026 and runs until June 2026

Redzepi issued a statement on March 7th, 2026

Protest organized by Jason Ignacio White is scheduled for March 10th, 2026, at 4 p.m.

WHY:

Allegations of abuse have resurfaced as Noma prepares for its Los Angeles residency

Redzepi acknowledges harmful behavior in his statement, apologizing to staff who suffered under his leadership

HOW:

Redzepi stated he has worked to change through therapy, reflection, and stepping away from day-to-day service

Noma's spokesperson stated they are taking the allegations seriously and are looking into them carefully

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 07:17 UTC)

Allegations of physical and psychological abuse against chef René Redzepi have emerged as Noma prepares for its Los Angeles residency, with 35 former employees detailing their experiences in a New York Times report. Redzepi acknowledged his harmful behavior in a statement on March 7, apologizing to those who suffered under his leadership, while Noma has implemented changes like a dedicated human resources team and a four-day work week since 2022. A protest organized by former head of fermentation Jason Ignacio White is scheduled for today at 4 p.m., coinciding with the launch of a website collecting stories from former workers.