Couple Rasmus Persson and Linda Karlsson came up with the idea after having lunch with Karlsson's parents
When visiting Karlsson's parents, Persson and Karlsson insisted on following social distancing recommendations in order to keep them safe. Persson, a former chef, made lunch and served it to his in-laws through a window to a nicely set table outside.
"We should make this available for everyone," Karlsson said they thought afterward. "It will be the only COVID-19-safe restaurant in the world."
The couple made the website for Bord för En the very same night.
The concept is simple: A single table, a single chair, out in the middle of a field in Värmland, Sweden. Instead of waitstaff, the food will be delivered straight from the kitchen by basket attached to a rope.
One single guest will be able to enjoy the restaurant per day, Karlsson says
"We want to be able to concentrate on that sole guest when preparing the meal. But also, it is a way for us to be able to control that the guest's experience will be totally COVID-19-free," Karlsson said. She adds that the restaurant will also clean dishes twice, and sanitize the table.
The restaurant, aptly named Bord för En, or Table for One, is expected to open on May 10, and stay open until August 1.
Source: Sophie-Claire Hoeller
