Strong kitchen empire: Karlheinz Hauser closes Süllberg!

Strong kitchen empire: Karlheinz Hauser closes Süllberg!

There are moments in Hamburg's culinary world that remain anchored in the city's memory. One of these moments is the poignant farewell to Karlheinz Hauser, a master chef who shaped the gastronomy scene in his homeland. The Heitersheim native was born on March 4, 1967 and has made a name for himself that extends far beyond the city limits. Ludwig was celebrated not only for his outstanding cooking skills, but also for the passion he shared with his guests. News.de reports that as head chef at the renowned restaurant “Seven Seas” in Hamburg-Blankenese, he put a piece of his soul into every plate.

His journey in gastronomy began from 1982 to 1985 in Oberwinden in the Black Forest, where he completed his training. Since then he has worked in the best kitchens in Germany, including as kitchen director at the Hotel Adlon and as sous chef at the Hotel Königshof in Munich. He received his first Michelin star in 2003, and the second followed just nine years later. His love of gastronomy was also expressed in several cookbooks, including “Karlheinz Hauser – Recipes, Concepts, Stories, Philosophy” and “Refined Recipes, Exclusive Menus, Special Stories”. These works are not only cooking instructions, but also insights into his philosophy and experiences Hauser Collection.

Life's work in Süllberg

Since 2002, Hauser has been the patron of the Süllberg, an exquisite property that not only promises gastronomic highlights, but also includes an attached 5-star hotel. The Wilhelminian building ensemble, which towers over the Blankenese stair district, was opened to guests after extensive renovation. Karlheinz Hauser welcomes his visitors here and offers them unforgettable culinary experiences Hauser Collection.

His catering company has built up an excellent reputation over the years because it can cater for international events with up to 5,000 people. Hauser himself attaches great importance to finding a balance between professional commitment and family time. His wife Margarete and their children, the late Tom, Carolin and Emma, ​​are the driving force behind his successes.

A serious loss

The news of the death of his son Tom, who died far too early at the age of 26, deeply affected Karlheinz Hauser. Together they ran two “Poké You” restaurants in Rastatt and Frankfurt, and the loss leaves a painful gap in his family. The loss has taught Hauser to value the time he has left with his loved ones even more.

While he has appeared as a TV personality on the show “ARD Buffet” since 2008 and appears as a judge on “The Taste” and “Die Küchenschlacht,” Hauser has decided that it is time to chart a new course. With the end of the Süllberg at the end of 2021 and the expiration of his lease, a new chapter in his life will begin. Restaurant rankings informed that we can also look forward to the new Michelin star candidates next year - and we are sure that Hauser's influence will continue to be felt in Hamburg's gastronomic landscape.