Daniel
Wallenstein

Chef of the Year

In 2025, Daniel Wallenstein won the title 'Chef of the Year', one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the world.
At the Grand Final in Essen, Daniel took 1st place, presenting a three-course menu live to a distinguished jury, the majority of whom were Michelin-starred chefs.

Selected from nearly 500 applicants from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol, he advanced through several stages to become one of just seven finalists.