Christoph Rüffer - Executive Chef of the Restaurant Haerlin***
Nature
Creativity
Sences
Christoph Rüffer looks back on a long career and is an integral part of the German gourmet scene. Christoph Rüffer learned classic haute cuisine at the restaurant ‘Le Gourmet’ (then 1 Michelin star) in Munich - he gained further experience at the ‘Hotel Résidence’ (2 Michelin stars) in his hometown of Essen under Henri Bach, in Baiersbronn under Claus-Peter Lumpp at the Hotel Bareiss (3 Michelin stars) and at the Traube Tonbach (3 Michelin stars) under Harald Wohlfahrt.
Since 2002, the gourmet menus at Restaurant Haerlin*** have borne the signature of Christoph Rüffer. The focus is on imaginative compositions that are characterised by fresh, seasonal products, skilfully combined flavours and sometimes surprising textures. Regionality and a love of the product meet the highest standards of culinary excellence.
Awarded 3 Michelin stars, 5 Gault&Millau toques, 4 ½ F's (Der Feinschmecker) and 3rd place in the Falstaff Restaurant Guide, among other accolades.
Awards
(Guide Michelin)
(Falstaff Restaurant Guide)
(Gusto Deutschland 2025)
(Der Feinschmecker)
(Schlemmeratlas)
(Gault Millau)
Countless magical moments
Countless magical moments
"In my kitchen, I strive for the perfect harmony of flavours, colours, textures and composition – driven by a fascination for authentic products, a passion for craftsmanship and the desire to create unforgettable moments through taste."
Christoph Rüffer