I consider it important to keep my feet on the ground and maintain a down-to-earth attitude, as I habe a lot of respect for traditional values. This applies both to how I approach people and also in my kittchen. Simply working at the stove is not enough for me. I love entrepreneurial thinking and action as a gastronome.

Consultant:
Christian Schmeckmann, Paderborn

Jens Bomke, 46, Star chef

He is among the 100 best chefs in Germany and unites regional tradition with international creativity in his kitchen. Jens Bomke is not only a passionate Westphalian, he is also a gastronome in his heart and soul. Following his training and having held positions at the best restaurants in Germany, he decided to continue the tradition of his parents’ home, “Hotel Bomke”, in the Münsterland village of Wadersloh and was awarded a Michelin star in 1993. Being selfemployed, Bomke has to manage with financial issues very carefully and is happy to have MLP consultant Christian Schmeckmann at his side. “He’s not just my consultant, he has been my best friend since our school days, so there is a great deal of trust between us.”