Koch thriller in Zurich: Who wins the perfect dinner?

Koch thriller in Zurich: Who wins the perfect dinner?

in the world of German cooking shows, “The Perfect Dinner” is still very popular. The broadcast is broadcast on weekdays from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at VOX and offers diet -compatible entertainment at the best broadcast time. In the week from May 19 to 23, 2025, the candidates are on the road in Zurich and present their creative menus.

Every evening, a new hobby chef welcomes the other four participants in his apartment. These rate the host's culinary skills on a scale from 0 to 10 points, with attention to the quality of the dishes, the host capabilities and the atmosphere of the dinner. The maximum score of each evening is 40 points. In the current week, the start on Monday with Lena, which presents a three -course menu made of Jerusalem artichoke and potatoes as a starter, beef with a truffled stamp as a main course and a dessert made of pistachie, white chocolate and raspberries. On the first day, Lena received 34 points for her menu.

candidates and their menus

• Monday, May 19: lena - 34 points
• Tuesday, May 20: alex - points not specified
• Wednesday, May 21: Heike - points not specified
• Thursday, May 22nd: pelzi - points not specified
• Friday, May 23: Matthi - points not specified

The menus of the candidates are varied and creatively designed. On Tuesday, Alex will compete with a starter from corn and burrata and a dessert from mango and meringue. On Wednesday, Heike follows with an interesting combination of maroncino and shells. Pelzi plans to inspire his guests with Shrimp Cake and German Carbonara on Thursday, while Matthi comes up with a menu of salmon trout and beef roast on Friday.

"The perfect dinner" is not only characterized by the culinary skills of the participants, but also by the personal note. Each candidate designs its own invitation card on which the menu is presented. During the entire filming, the participants are subject to strict hygiene measures to ensure the security of everyone involved, as described in detail.

The big goal

At the end of the week, the winner, which receives prize money of 3000 euros, is chosen. The winner is determined by the reviews of the other participants. Moderator Daniel Werner, also known as the "voice", leads through the show and gives the audience insights into the personalities and stories of the candidates.

In addition to the classic format, special editions occasionally take place, such as "The Perfect Celebrity Dinner", which was previously broadcast weekly and in recent years with celebrities from the reality show "I am a star-get me out of here!" waiting. This also shows how versatile the concept of cooking shows in Germany is, such as TV feature film reports.

whether in the classic format or as a special edition, "The perfect dinner" remains an integral part of the German television landscape and continues to captivate numerous spectators with its varied formats.