Star Cup of Chefs 2024: Success for Peter Hagen-Wiest at “Ammolite - The Lighthouse Restaurant”

The picturesque town of Ischgl recently hosted the Star Cup of Chefs, where renowned chef Peter Hagen-Wiest from the “Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant” at Europa-Park Resort shined.

Event Location and Time

This year's Star Cup of Chefs, which annually gathers the culinary elite, took place in Ischgl. Established in 1997 and now a cult favorite in the culinary scene, the event regularly attracts prominent chefs.

Competition Format

Participants, including 2-star chef Peter Hagen-Wiest, were challenged to collect ingredients in a “smugglers' round” before competing in teams in a live cooking contest. Each team, supported by local award-winning chefs, had 20 minutes to impress a jury of cooking legends, including Hans Haas, the Obauer brothers, Johann Lafer, and Peter Knogl.

Winning Team

The winning team consisted of Peter Hagen-Wiest and 3-star chef Edip Sigl, along with the team from the award-winning Schlossherrnstube Restaurant, highlighting the high-quality and innovative power of their culinary creations.

Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant

Under the leadership of Peter Hagen-Wiest, the “Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant” located in the Bell Rock Hotel at Europa-Park Resort has received significant recognition—awarded two Michelin stars for the tenth consecutive year. It was also honored by Gault&Millau with three red chef's hats, further cementing its position in high-quality cooking.

Significance of the Star Cup

Since its inception by Thomas Schreiner and Hans Haas, the Star Cup of Chefs has established itself as a central meeting point for the culinary elite of the DACH region. The event provides a platform for chefs to exchange ideas and learn from one another, making it an indispensable event on the gastronomic calendar.

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