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Ingo Hettig
Ingo Hettig · @travelgastronomist
The International Expert for MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants

INGO
HETTIG

The internationally recognised expert for MICHELIN-starred restaurants and their development — consulting from the guest's perspective, with 30 years of fine dining experience, proven methodology and deep empathy for both the craft and the business of top gastronomy.

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7+ Years Consulting
25+ Projects
Experience · Method · Empathy
3 Continents
Expertise

Four Fields.
One Standard.

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MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants
Gastronomy Consulting

On-site consulting for MICHELIN-starred restaurants, restaurants targeting recognition, and luxury hotel F&B outlets .

Test Dinner · 360° Analysis · Team Workshop · F&B Performance · Profitability · Marketing.

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Top Gastronomy
F&B Products Consulting

Strategy and market development for start-ups and established companies in international food & beverage trading for top gastronomy.

Sales Concepts · Market Analysis · Marketing · Market Entry Support.

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International
Keynote Speaker

Sought-after speaker on the MICHELIN Guide system, fine dining standards and the path to culinary and service excellence.

Industry Summits · Gastronomy Trade Shows · Culinary Associations · Tourism Boards.

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Digital · Flexible
Online Lessons

Live sessions and master classes for chefs, restaurateurs and F&B professionals.

Recordings · Subscriptions · Community Access · Expertise — without borders.

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Testimonials

What Others Say

“In a world where gastronomy is becoming ever more complex, Ingo Hettig stands out for his ability to unite analytical precision with an intuitive understanding of culinary excellence. His perspective is sharp, his passion genuine...precisely what haute cuisine needs today.”
Werner Loens
Former Director of the MICHELIN GUIDE for Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands
Context
Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
“The cooperation with Ingo Hettig at the optimization workshop with 7 young chef talents in Tallinn was enriching for me in every respect. He convinces not only by his high professionalism, his clear eye for reality and his sense of detail, but also humanly by a very pleasant, appreciative nature - I appreciated the cooperation very much and would be happy at any time to repeat such a project with him.”
Matthias Diether
Two MICHELIN Star restaurant 180°, Tallinn, Estonia
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Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
“Working with Ingo Hettig was a truly transformative experience for our team, combining outstanding expertise with a clear and effective methodology. His international experience and inspiring guidance delivered immense value, equipping us with actionable insights to refine and elevate our culinary concept.”
Jenő Rácz
One MICHELIN Star restaurant RUMOUR, Budapest, Hungary
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Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
“As part of a joint workshop, Ingo Hettig gave valuable impulses for our social media communication around the es:senz.”
Edip Sigl
Three MICHELIN Star restaurant ES:SENZ, at 5 Star Luxury Resort DAS ACHENTAL, Grassau im Chiemgau, Germany
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Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
“Ingo’s presence at the BALTIC GASTRO SUMMIT brought immense value to us personally by broadening the gastronomic community we are building here in the Baltics, and to our audience, by providing general information and well as down-to-earth, practical ideas and insights for the journey toward a Michelin Star.”
Vaidilė Katinienė, Darius Katinas
BALTIC GASTRO SUMMIT, Idea Author and Manager, BOCUSE D’OR, President
Context
Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
“Ingo was instrumental in building SALTZ in Germany from scratch, helping us enter our first city, win our first customers, and establish our brand. His support went far beyond a transactional relationship, and without him, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”
Andrius Slimas, Tomas Slimas, Reinis Strodahs
Founders of SALTZ, Vilnius, Lithuania
Context
Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
“Working with Ingo Hettig has been and is a truly valuable experience for our business, not only on a strategic level but also in the way ideas are translated into action. His thoughtful approach to corporate development and sales strategy, combined with a strong practical mindset and a clear understanding of the market drives real progress and has consistently helped us achieve meaningful and lasting results.”
Ramin Korouji
CEO, IMPERIAL CAVIAR, Berlin, Germany
Context
Confidential reference conversations with clients are available on request.
Profile

Numbers speak clearly.

7+
Years consulting fine dining
25+
Projects with MICHELIN Star restaurants & luxury hotels
30+
Years as fine dining guest worldwide
10+
Projects in international F&B trading
500+
Visited MICHELIN Star restaurants
750+
"Eaten" MICHELIN Stars
40+
Visits per year in MICHELIN Star restaurants
400k+
Followers as @travelgastronomist

Ingo Hettig is a fine dining expert and international consultant for MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Born 1972. Based in Germany.

He advises “aus Gastsicht” — from the guest’s perspective. His clients are MICHELIN-starred restaurants, restaurants targeting their first, second or third MICHELIN Star, and F&B outlets in luxury hotels. Never the middle segment. Always the top.

Known worldwide as @travelgastronomist on Instagram and TikTok. A rare dual perspective: strategic consultant and deeply informed guest — one of the leading fine dining advisors who has sat at the world’s best tables for more than three decades.

Published author — contribution on gastronomy consulting methods in Wissenstransfer in der gehobenen Gastronomie by Antoniewicz & Prof. Wilkesmann. Springer, 2022.

Stage

Keynote
Speaker

On the architecture of culinary excellence. How MICHELIN GUIDE evaluates. What separates great restaurants from the truly memorable.

“MICHELIN Stars and the Way Towards”

Selected Keynotes 2025
2025
Baltic Gastro Summit
Bocuse D'Or Lithuania · Vilnius
2025
Festival Tasty Estonia
Visit Estonia & Visit Tallinn · Tourism Board Estonia · Government Estonia
2025
Gastronomy Townhall Dubai
Visit Dubai · Tourism & Development · Government Dubai
Speaker Inquiries

Working at the top of gastronomy requires absolute discretion. Only customer names and project details that have been expressly approved will be disclosed publicly. If you are considering a collaboration, reference conversations with clients in one, two and three MICHELIN Star restaurants are available on request.

Contact

Let's talk about your culinary visions and goals.

Direct Contactmail@ingohettig.com
Phone+49 162 733 4567
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