Masterclass mit Sternekoch Nikodemus Berger

Exclusive vegetarian fine dining masterclass in Berlin

Experience Berlin's star vegetarian cuisine up close in our exclusive fine dining masterclass Nicodemus Berger. Learn how to prepare dishes with exceptional flavors, textures and perfect balance. Ideal for hobby cooks, foodies and anyone who wants to take their cooking skills to a new level.

About Nikodemus Berger

Nikodemus Berger is one of Berlin's youngest Michelin-winning chefs. Born in Vienna, he has been vegetarian since he was four years old. After positions at the 5-star Hotel Le Meridien Vienna, 2-star Restaurant Reinstoff Berlin and Le Faubourg (Sofitel), he became head chef at the Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro in 2021. In 2023 he and his team won a Michelin star.

His cuisine combines basic French structures with Asian influences and regional ingredients - always vegetarian. Nikodemus values ​​intense flavors, surprising aromas, varied textures and a balanced composition. Sorbets, aromatic oils and hearty ice cream refresh the taste between courses and make every menu a culinary experience.

Fine Dining Philosophy

Nikodemus Berger works with a clear, structured approach that is reflected in his menus:

• Intense, harmonious flavors: sweet, sour, salty, umami
• Exciting, partly unknown flavors
• Diverse textures and balanced macronutrients
• Exciting presentation and appearance
• Sorbets, aromatic oils and hearty ice cream flavors for intermediate courses

The courses lead from mild to strong and from light to intense dishes, creating a harmonious balance between tradition, creativity and surprising accents.

What awaits you

You start the evening with a champagne reception and a greeting from the Bonvivant kitchen. Nikodemus then gives you an insight into his kitchen philosophy and shows you how to compose menus that not only taste great, but are also visually impressive.

In the practical part of the master class, you cook a 4-course menu together with other participants, while Nikodemus repeatedly goes into central work steps, gives tips and answers questions. You will learn how to:

• Assemble and compose dishes professionally
• Prepare complex components
• Apply techniques and basic recipes for at home
• Set taste accents with herbs, oils, sorbets and spices

Finally, the menu is prepared and enjoyed together. An experience for all the senses and the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with other cooking enthusiasts.

Our ingredient philosophy

• Fresh vegetables from small organic farmers
• High-quality, selected ingredients
• Exciting, partly unknown flavors
• Special ingredients such as misos, dashi, smoked paprika powder, shio koji, Nut butter

Aims of the master class

The master class imparts practical skills and culinary knowledge:

• Tools and skills of star cuisine
• Setting up and composing a menu
• Preparation of impressive components and complex dishes
• Important basic recipes and techniques for at home
• Inspiration for your own special menus Occasions

Included services

• Instructions from our professional chef Nikodemus Berger
• Preparation of a 4-course menu
• Complex recipes and demanding work steps
• Drinks: wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water
• High-quality kitchen equipment

What you should take with you take home

• Skills from the star kitchen for home
• Recipes for your own menus
• An unforgettable culinary experience

Location and participation

As a rule, our courses take place in our studio32 in Berlin-Schöneberg, Goltzstraße 32. Due to capacity reasons, we are moving some courses to our new studio32 in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Kottbusser Damm 74. Please keep an eye on your email inbox, including SPAM, in the days before your course so that you may receive information about a change of location.

Book now and discover the world of vegetarian star cuisine!

Immerse yourself in aromatic menus, learn from a Michelin star chef and create dishes that impress.