THAT IS ME!
My name is Niklas Oberhofer, I am 26 years old and head chef of the gourmet restaurant epoca by Tristan Brandt in the Sonnenberg experience gastronomy in Zurich, Switzerland, as well as executive chef in the restaurant of the same name, Sonnenberg Restaurant.
Born in Germany, I was drawn to beautiful Switzerland in 2020 when top chef and patron Tristan Brandt got me excited about his new restaurant concept. We stand for modern French-based cuisine with Asian influences.
Our success with epoca was not long in coming. Thank you, Tristan!
AWARDS
In my short time as head chef, I have already collected several awards. I owe my successes above all to my great team, on whose support I can always rely. Thank you!
- 1 MICHELIN star, epoca by Tristan Brandt, 2022
- 17 points Gault&Millau, epoca by Tristan Brandt, 2023
- 3rd place at "Koch des Jahres", 2022
- Newcomer of the year, "Der Große Restaurant & Hotel Guide", 2022
- "Rising star of the year" from Gault-Millau Switzerland 2021
- 16 points Gault&Millau, epoca by Tristan Brandt, 2021
CULINARY STATIONS
- Head chef EPOCA by Tristan Brandt, Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort, 1 Michelin star and 17 points Gault&Millau
- Advanced training as state-certified Diplom Hotelbetriebswirt, Heidelberg Hotel Management School
- Chef de cuisine and F&B Manager, Klettis Genussboutique GmbH Moosbach
- Chef de Partie, Hotel Villino Lindau, 1 Michelin star and 16 points Gault&Millau
- Commis de Cuisine, Geisels Werneckhof Munich, 2 Michelin stars and 19 points Gault&Millau
- Commis de Cuisine, Hotel Bareiss Baiersbronn
- Apprenticeship as a cook, Lumperhof Ravensburg
EVENTS WITH ME
In addition to my job as a chef at epoca, I also work as a consultant and support you with my culinary expertise at your events. I am happy to personally provide unforgettable moments with my supervision of large and small events, such as kitchen parties, weddings, birthdays, barbecues, wine evenings, gourmet evenings with friends, ...
Interested? Let me know the details of your special event!
MY PARTNERS
Thank you very much to my friends and supporters Hedin Automotive AG Switzerland, Oona - Genuine Swiss Alpine Caviar, Rational AG, Felchlin Switzerland and Nespresso!
