‘The young generation is culinarily much more sophisticated’
He’s a vital part of Germany’s TV food scene. With his band, he tours the country as a singing chef. And in his restaurants, he greets guests with a handshake. MPULSE went to Essen to meet with the celebrity chef Nelson Müller at his gourmet establishment Schote for a conversation.

About ... Nelson Müller
Nelson Müller, born in 1979 and raised in Stuttgart, is known for TV shows like "Küchenschlacht" on ZDF and "The Taste" on Sat.1. With Ghanaian roots and experience in various locations, including Sylt, he opened his Michelin-starred restaurant Schote in Essen in 2009. He also runs additional restaurants in Essen, Geisenheim, and on the island of Norderney. As a customer of METRO and R Express, he combines live cooking with soul music on his "Soul Food" tour, where he performs with his band.