Chef's Story – Inspiration from the professional kitchen

Every great kitchen has its story. It grows from attitude, experience, and the passion to delve ever deeper. In our Chef's Stories, you'll meet chefs who embody exactly that – personalities whose journey, thinking, and craft will inspire your own moment.

It's not about simply copying the recipe. It's about understanding – about decisions, precise movements, and the intuition that allows taste, texture, and aroma to come together in a harmonious whole.

Trust develops when personality becomes palpable and passion is visible. You will experience exactly this closeness.

Alexander Herrmann: Michelin-starred chef & restaurateur

"Cooking is more about thinking than working on the stove."

Alexander Herrmann, born in Kulmbach in 1971, is one of Germany's leading Michelin-starred chefs. As a Michelin-starred chef and host of the Posthotel Alexander Herrmann in Wirsberg, he combines regional roots with modern cuisine – clear, precise, and always with his own distinctive style.

His credo sums it up perfectly: flavor isn't created in the pan, but in the mind. Idea, technique, and feeling intertwine. It's precisely this attitude that makes his cooking so inspiring – for professionals as well as ambitious home cooks like you.

He is also familiar to many from television. In formats such as The Taste, Die Küchenschlacht, Herrmann kocht or ARD-Buffet, he shares techniques, recipes and above all his enthusiasm for cooking – approachable, clear and full of energy.

Cooking tips from Alexander Herrmann

Small decisions make a big difference. In these tips from a professional kitchen, you'll find techniques, ways of thinking, and tricks that will take your cooking to the next level – practical, precise, and immediately applicable.

Cooking tip #1: How to prepare broccoli, a superfood

Crisp, vibrant, and full of flavor. When cooked correctly, broccoli unleashes its energy – intense, juicy, and irresistible. Discover how heat, timing, and technique can make it the star of your plate.

Cooking tip #2 – Precision begins with the cut

With the right knife, cutting becomes a joy – every movement is precise, every cut accurate. Uniform pieces cook perfectly, develop their full aroma, and make your plate look vibrant.

Cooking tip #3 – Healthy fennel

Delicately sweet and incredibly versatile. Fennel surprises when you consciously bring out its aromas – raw, roasted, or gently steamed. Get the tips to unlock its full potential.

Must-haves for the Ambitious Home Chef

Good tools change how you cook – and how you feel doing it. Sharp knives, high-quality cookware, well-designed accessories. They give you control. Precision. Joy with every step.

Chef's Tip #1

Stainless steel pans work their magic on steaks. High heat, precise searing, and a little patience will give you a golden-brown crust and intense flavor. Feel the difference. Master every step.

Chef's Tip #2

The pressure cooker cooks vegetables, meat, and flavors in record time – gently, juicy, and full of taste. Gentle heat meets precision, preserving color, texture, and natural aromas. Your tool for more enjoyment in less time.

Chef's Tip #3

Versatile, precise, uncompromising. Whether searing or gently simmering – the Original Profi Collection® delivers consistent heat, perfect control, and maximum flexibility. For everyone who wants to take their cooking to the next level. Feel the difference. Master every step.

True to the moment(s).

Every moment tells a story - from the first thought to the last bite.

Our Cooking Journey showcases five special phases that demonstrate that cooking is not just a process, but a feeling.

Every step, every movement, every aroma counts.

Planning
Preparation
Cooking
Serving
Cleaning