A Königstein veteran: Edmund Brütting celebrates culinary delights for 85 years

A Königstein veteran: Edmund Brütting celebrates culinary delights for 85 years

Königstein (KW) - The 85th birthday of Edmund Brütting, a respected chef and restaurateur, will be celebrated on July 26th in Königstein. His career is not only a personal, but also a social heritage that has shaped the culinary landscape of the region.

a life for cuisine

Edmund Brütting grew up in a gastronomic environment. His father, also Edmund Brütting, was a renowned cook who catered for high -ranking guests in the Königsteiner "Victory Guesthouse" in the post -war period. The father's influence on the career choice of young Edmund was undeniable.

The career of a master chef

his cooking career began at the age of 13 in the "Weinstube Leister". After comprehensive training in renowned houses such as the "House of the States" in Königstein and the "Hilberts Parkhotel" in Bad Nauheim, Brütting achieved international experience in various hotels, including the "Casino Travemünde" and the "European Hof" in Heidelberg. The time in Switzerland for further training was crucial, not only for his culinary skills, but also for his personal life, since he met his wife Margot there.

Culinary responsibility in the government service

A highlight of his career was the time as a chef for two federal presidents in Bonn. Between 1965 and 1970 he was responsible for all the national dinner in Villa Hammerschmidt. The challenge of organizing a mourning meal for Chancellor Konrad Adenauer is particularly remembered, since the menu suggestions had to run through an elaborate approval process. The fact that he worked with FBI agents in the hotel during this time shows the high pressure and the importance of its position.

a returnee and family man

1970 Brütting returned to Königstein with his family to take over the "Zur Traube" restaurant. After 26 years of successful catering, the family decided in 1996 to close the restaurant to spend more time with the six grandchildren and four great -grandchildren.

commitment to local history

beyond his culinary skills, Brütting is also a passionate historian. As a co-founder of the monument care Königstein e.V., he wrote countless articles on the history of the region. His work includes topics such as "culinary art and table system in the Middle Ages" and the gastronomic tradition of Königstein.

A look at his hobbies

Brütting's passion for photography, collecting old views of Königstein and studying historical cookbooks also shapes his private life. His family remembers the delicious desserts that he continues to prepare, even if the roast goose is no longer on the table today.

legacy of a chef

The life path of Edmund Brütting not only reflects the development of a boss chef, but also the importance of gastronomy for the community. His commitment, both in the kitchen and in monument conservation, shows how culinary traditions and local history are linked. While he is celebrating his 85th birthday, Brütting's influence on Königsteiner Gastronomy and Culture is unforgettable.

- Nag