Mathuset provides catering to the Google site: – a deal that tastes good.

Several local businesses have already felt the positive ripple effects of Google’s arrival in Telemark. “It is undoubtedly fantastic and very positive for us,” says the general manager of Mathuset, Kay Kittelsen.

The work on the data center north of Skien is well underway, and several businesses have already felt the positive ripple effects of Google’s new establishment. Among them is Mathuset, a catering company with its own event venues and eatery on Sliperiveien in Myren. has been providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the construction workers at Gromstul since February—a deal that is highly satisfying for General Manager Kay Kittelsen. “It is undoubtedly fantastic and very positive for us!”

Creating Secure Frameworks

The long-term agreement with the construction company provides Mathuset with a stable framework, which is especially beneficial for the seasonally-driven business. “It allows us to maintain steady operations during weekdays as well, not just on weekends and holidays,” says Kittelsen. “This way, we can keep our staff employed throughout the year, instead of scaling up and down.” The experienced chef has been running Mathuset since 1998 In 2021, they moved into brand-new premises with their own eatery and space for all kinds of events, from christenings and weddings to small and large corporate parties. “The facilities have turned out even better than I could have ever imagined. Moving to Myren has been a great move for us, and it’s so exciting to be able to serve food directly, in addition to offering delivery.”

Excited About What the Future Holds

Google has been clear about their intention to be a good neighbor and to facilitate the use of local expertise and labor, something Kittelsen fully supports. “We are excited about what’s to come and look forward to seeing what the future holds.”

Google’s Head of Development in the Nordics, Alistair Mackintosh, has stated the following about the company’s presence in Skien: “You will notice that Google has come to town. We will be using hotels, restaurants, shops, transportation, security services, and much more here in the region.” The first data center is planned to be completed during the second quarter of 2026, with a price tag of around 6.5 billion NOK.