Career
The journey, year by year
From Swedish kitchens in 1986 to embassy kitchens in Tokyo, resorts on Zanzibar, catering in post-conflict areas and the Nordic hotel and restaurant industry.
1986–2001
Sweden
Ari started his career in Swedish kitchens in 1986 and stayed for fifteen years, learning the trade from the ground up.
A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2001
Helsinki
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A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2002–2008
Tokyo
Embassy kitchens — three embassies in Tokyo, including ambassadors' residences, where discretion and high service standards are essential.
A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2009–2011
Zanzibar
Kendwa Rocks — hotel and resort experience on the coast of Zanzibar.
A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2011–2012
Afghanistan
SKA International — catering in a hardship environment, including for the US Government, for multinational companies in a post-conflict area.
A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2012–2019
Mogadishu
SKA International — catering for UN agencies and contractors where supply lines are long and teams come from many nations.
A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2022–2024
Tallinn
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A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2024–2026
Lofoten
Arctic luxury resort, Norway.
A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there. 2026
Côte d'Ivoire
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A recreated kitchen environment from Ari's years there.