Mässrestauranger, Stockholm
Food and Meetings at Stockholmsmässan At Stockholmsmässan, we create culinary experiences that complement and enhance all types of events.
Food Family – a corporate group where collaboration and a passion for gastronomy and hospitality take centre stage.
With strong roots in Swedish culinary traditions, we have spent more than six decades creating venues that bring people, flavours and experiences together. From Åke Johansson’s first self-service restaurant at the S:t Erik Fair to today’s restaurants, hotels and conference centres, our commitment to quality, sustainability and care has always been our guiding principle. Today, we unite under the name Food Family – a corporate group where hospitality, service, and a passion for food and drink are at the heart of everything we do, from intimate dinners to large-scale congresses, meetings and banquets.
From Tradition to the Future – Food Family in Collaboration
Since our first service in 1962, Food Family has grown into a strong corporate group where unique brands and venues together create complete experiences in some of Sweden’s most distinctive settings. We bring together a wide spectrum of meetings and dining occasions – from the Nobel Banquet at Stockholm City Hall, winemaker dinners at Stadshuskällaren and theatre dinners at Teaterbaren, to congresses and exhibitions at Stockholmsmässan, Malmömässan and XPO. Not to mention our beautiful Engsholm Castle in Sörmland, where both private guests and conference groups gather in a truly unique castle environment.
Across all our businesses, we carry the same core: a passion for food and drink, hospitality, and service from the inside out. Our values – care, attentiveness and long-term commitment – permeate everything we do, fostering trust among guests, employees and partners alike.
Food Family’s strength lies in the collaboration between our companies, where we unite Swedish culinary traditions with sustainable solutions and the food philosophy of the future. Together, we create experiences that are more than a meal – they become lasting memories.
Curated Spaces for Exceptional Experiences
Exceptional Venues for Unforgettable Experiences
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Mässrestauranger, Malmö
Sustainability and Craftsmanship at the Core Mässrestauranger Malmö offers a venue where sustainability, quality, and a passion for food come together.
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Engsholms Slott
A Place for Relaxation and Inspiring Meetings Engsholm Castle offers tranquillity, nature, and quality. Surrounded by lush greenery and historic charm, the castle provides a unique setting for both meetings and relaxation.
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Stadshusrestauranger
A Place for Gastronomy and History At Stockholm City Hall, gastronomy meets history in an environment few can match. World-class dining is offered here, from the spectacular Nobel Banquets in the Blue Hall to intimate dinners in Linné’s Dining Room.
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Great Events XPO
Culinary Experiences Inspired by Nature and Aviation As the exclusive culinary partner of Scandinavian XPO, located close to both Arlanda Airport and scenic woodland, we offer a gastronomic experience tailored to all types of events.
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Teaterbaren i kulturhuset
Food with a View and Inspiration Teaterbaren offers a unique opportunity to enjoy exquisite cuisine in a stunning setting, overlooking Sergels Torg.
Join Our Team
Become a Part of Food Family
Every day with us is full of encounters – with guests, flavours, and colleagues. In our restaurants, cafés, at the castle, and during both small and large events, we create moments that guests remember, always with care and warmth in every detail.
We believe in joy at work – in the feeling when a smile is contagious, in the camaraderie of a team that supports each other, and in the pride of delivering service that truly resonates. With us, you become part of a family where every role matters, and where we lift and support one another every day.
Do you want to work in an environment where energy, laughter, and a sense of service are just as important as menus and table settings? Then Food Family is the right place for you. Whether you are seeking part-time work, casual employment, or a long-term position, we look forward to welcoming you – with heart first.
Don’t see a role that fits right now? We warmly welcome spontaneous applications – we’d love to hear how your personality and dedication could contribute to our team.
Send us a spontaneous application today.
Food Family
Our Story
Food Family is, at heart, a story about passion – for food, for hospitality, and for people. It began with Åke Johansson in the 1960s, when he opened his first self-service restaurant and beer bar at S:t Eriksmässan in Stockholm. By then, Åke had already gathered experience from some of Europe’s finest dining rooms – from the Ritz in Paris to Stockholm institutions such as Riche and Stallmästaregården – and he carried with him a conviction that gastronomy was about more than what was placed on the plate.
For Åke, the magic lay in the meeting itself: listening to the guest, anticipating needs before they were spoken, and creating experiences marked by care and attention. This philosophy placed him among an exclusive group of Swedish restaurant pioneers – his name is inscribed in Visita’s Hall of Fame, alongside some of the greatest in the industry.
Yet Åke was never one to seek the spotlight. He believed the work should speak for itself – a blend of craftsmanship, thrift, and a natural respect for every guest. These same values were carried forward by his daughters, Maria Stridh and Kerstin Johansson, who took up the baton with the same ambition and presence. Alongside developing the family’s own restaurants, they also gave back to the wider industry through their engagement in Bocuse d’Or, the Swedish Chef of the Year competition, and the training of future chefs.
Today, the next generation has joined the story. Sons Mattias, Fredrik and Johan – together with colleagues who share the same passion – make Food Family exactly what the name suggests: a family. A place where heritage meets the future, where meals become meeting points, and where every guest becomes part of the story.
From the early days in a modest kitchen at S:t Eriksmässan to today’s grand banquets hosting thousands of guests – much has changed. But the love for food, for people, and for the moments created around the table has remained constant.
For us, food is never just nourishment. It is culture, connection, and memory. That is why we are called Food Family.
Sustainability at the Heart of What We Do
For us, sustainability is not a side project – it is a way of life and work. It shapes the way we approach food, people, and the environment, and it has been a natural part of our culture since the very beginning.
We draw inspiration from our Swedish heritage – caring for the forests, land, and waters that provide the foundation for high-quality ingredients and pure flavours. With the same care, we take responsibility in how we plan, prepare, serve, use, and reuse. Our waste is converted into biogas, our equipment is chosen to last, and our technology conserves energy, water, and resources. This is how we collectively nurture what we have and leave something better for the future.
Key Sustainability Metrics 2024
92% of our coffee is KRAV-certified, 96% Fairtrade
18.6% of our food purchases are sustainable
All 3 tonnes of our prawns are MSC-certified
91% of our milk is KRAV-certified
Four of our restaurants are KRAV-certified
Four of our companies are Nordic Swan Ecolabelled
Through both small and large choices, we aim to make a difference every day – for our guests, colleagues, and our shared future.