Our partner chef, Dominik Hartmann, is Chef of the Year 2027
Our partner chef, Dominik Hartmann, is Chef of the Year 2027
In October 2026, GaultMillau named Dominik Hartmann of Restaurant Magdalena in Rickenbach, SZ, “Chef of the Year 2027.” He is the first chef specializing in purely vegetarian cuisine to receive this award. As part of the “FELFEL : Chef to Office” initiative, he worked with our food scouts to develop vegetable-based dishes for the “ FELFEL ” refrigerator.
From the Family Table to Haute Cuisine
It all started at home: “I really enjoyed cooking with my mother. That’s how it all developed,” says Dominik Hartmann. Today, his restaurant, Magdalena, has 18 GaultMillau points, two Michelin stars, and a green Michelin star for sustainability.
For him, flavor comes first: “The most important thing about a dish is its flavor. I really enjoy working with acids.” Equally important to him is the impact on the guests: “Guests should have a wonderful experience. It shouldn’t just be a meal that leaves you full.”
Fine Dining at Work: “FELFEL : Chef to Office”
As part of “FELFEL : Chef to Office,” selected top chefs are cooking for the “ FELFEL ” refrigerator. Together with our food scouts, Dominik Hartmann has developed several vegetable-based dishes, including “Chef Dominik’s Fregola Sarda.”
“Ifound working with FELFEL and the Food Scouts really exciting. Not everyone can come to our restaurant, so we go to their offices instead—all across Switzerland.”
That’s our mission: dishes like the ones you’d normally only find at your favorite restaurant—fresh and seasonal—for every workday. We’re proud to count Dominik Hartmann among our partner chefs. Heartfelt congratulations to him and the entire team at Magdalena.
Fine Dining for Your Team
The best way to experience the flavors of our partner chefs’ dishes is to try them for yourself at a free tasting with your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dominik Hartmann of Restaurant Magdalena in Rickenbach, SZ, is Chef of the Year 2027. GaultMillau honored him in October 2026. He is the first chef specializing in a strictly vegetarian cuisine to receive this title.
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Yes. Dominik Hartmann is a partner chef at FELFEL. On the show “FELFEL Chef to Office,” he worked with the FELFEL Food Scouts to develop vegetable-based dishes for the FELFEL refrigerator.
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In “FELFEL Chef to Office,” selected top chefs prepare dishes for the “ FELFEL ” refrigerator. This brings fresh, seasonal restaurant-quality cuisine to workplaces throughout Switzerland.
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FELFEL works with select partner chefs from all over Switzerland, including Dominik Hartmann. The meals are freshly prepared and delivered every workday.
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It is strictly vegetarian and relies on acidity. GaultMillau editor-in-chief Urs Heller describes it as “vegetable-based, yet at the same time delightful and full of surprises.”