New head chef at Sölden's 5-star hotel

Top chef Stefan Speiser becomes Chef de Cuisine at Das Central

From October 2024 the cuisine in Das Central is set to go up a notch: multi-award-winning head chef Stefan Speiser will be our new Chef de Cuisine! For him it is a return to his culinary roots, since he was part of our kitchen team many years ago. With a Michelin star, four Gault&Millau toques and many other awards, Stefan Speiser has since become one of the best chefs in Austria. He recently inspired in the renowned restaurant Apron in Vienna. In the Central he will continue pursuing the highest level culinary skills – focusing a contemporary and creative interpretation of traditional cuisine.

Vibe-Check: Stefan Speiser

He always wanted to be a chef, although his family of craftsmen would have preferred a roofer. Because his mum can cook very well too. In the following video you can get to know Stefan Speiser in advance and find out what is important to him.

Success story of the top chef

Rising star of the year 2017 (Gault&Millau)
„100 Best Chefs Austria“ list by Rolling Pin
Top 50 in the Schlemmeratlas
1 Michelin star and 3 Gault&Millau toques for the Opus restaurant, Hotel Imperial
1 Michelin star, 4 Gault&Millau toques and 17 points for the Viennese restaurant Apron

Spitzenkoch Stefan Speiser zu Gast bei Wein am Berg 2023

Culinary approach

In the kitchen, Stefan Speiser places special emphasis on the use of fresh, local ingredients and innovative preparation methods. His creative dishes are strongly influenced by the different seasons of the year. Stefan combines regional and seasonal products with contemporary international influences. He consistently follows a clear line with harmonious transitions in his menus.

“After the construction of the new Summit Spa we are continuing to write our own history and are now forging a new chapter in terms of cuisine. Our long-standing head chef Michael Kofler has bid farewell, heading on to new professional paths. Alongside his team he inspired our guests with cuisine of the highest standard, for which we truly thank him. With top chef Stefan Speiser we now head into a new era and are looking forward to his fresh ideas for your gourmet experience in the Central.”

Michael Waschl

Management, 5-star hotel Das Central

“After the construction of the new Summit Spa we are continuing to write our own history and are now forging a new chapter in terms of cuisine. Our long-standing head chef Michael Kofler has bid farewell, heading on to new professional paths. Alongside his team he inspired our guests with cuisine of the highest standard, for which we truly thank him. With top chef Stefan Speiser we now head into a new era and are looking forward to his fresh ideas for your gourmet experience in the Central.”

Michael Waschl

Management, 5-star hotel Das Central

“After the construction of the new Summit Spa we are continuing to write our own history and are now forging a new chapter in terms of cuisine. Our long-standing head chef Michael Kofler has bid farewell, heading on to new professional paths. Alongside his team he inspired our guests with cuisine of the highest standard, for which we truly thank him. With top chef Stefan Speiser we now head into a new era and are looking forward to his fresh ideas for your gourmet experience in the Central.”

Michael Waschl