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Heinz Beck (chef)

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Heinz Beck
Born (1963-11-03) November 3, 1963 (age 63)
Friedrichshafen, Germany
OccupationChef
Known forThree Michelin stars, Initiator of The Order of the Knights of Italian Cuisine

Heinz Beck (born 3 November 1963 in Friedrichshafen, Germany) is a German chef distinguished by three Michelin stars and the initiator of The Order of the Knights of Italian Cuisine.

Professional background

Beck's culinary journey includes experience at notable establishments such as Tantris in Munich, Tristán located in Mallorca, and Residenz Heinz Winkler in Aschau, Germany. In 1994, he took on the role of executive chef at Rome's prestigious La Pergola. Between 2009 and 2013, he managed Apsley's, a Michelin-starred venue in London. Following a successful collaboration with sommelier Salvator Calabrese during a pop-up event in late 2017, Beck inaugurated a new restaurant within London's Brown Hotel in April 2018.

Dining establishments

  • La Pergola – Rome – holder of Michelin stars since 2005
  • Café Les Pailotes – Pescara, Italy – Michelin-recognized since 2009
  • Heinz Beck Seasons at Castello di Fighine – San Casciano dei Bagni (Siena) – awarded Michelin stars starting in 2013
  • Gusto by Heinz Beck located at Conrad Algarve – Portugal
  • Social by Heinz Beck situated in Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah – Dubai
  • Heinz Beck and Sensi by Heinz Beck – Tokyo
  • Taste of Italy by Heinz Beck – Dubai
  • Heinz Beck - Sardegna, Italia

Honors

  • Three Michelin Stars awarded to La Pergola
  • One Michelin Star for Apsleys – A Heinz Beck Restaurant at The Lanesborough
  • Golden Medal of the Artists Foyer granted by La Sapienza Rome University

Bibliography

Title Author ISBN Publication Year Category Language
Heinz Beck Heinz Beck 978-8886174329 2001
Pasta Heinz Beck 978-8886174510 2003
Vegetariano (Vegetarian) Heinz Beck 978-8886174855 2005
Finger Food Heinz Beck 9788886174916 2006 Cook Book
L'ingrediente segreto. La filosofia e le passioni di un grande maestro del gusto Heinz Beck 978-8804584698 2010 Italian