I am a professional that´s been working for the last 10 years in the best swiss hotels in the 5*S class (Lausanne, Zermatt, Andermatt). The last two years I was head chef at the Resort La Ginabelle Zermatt ****S. I am speaking 5 languages and I graduated in economics and management. My kitchen style is highly influenced by the Italian, mediterranean cuisine as I used to live in Italy for 14 years and it is there where I gained the skills in preparing all kinds of pasta dishes, risotto and traditional Italian fish and meat dishes. A big influence is also given, on the one hand, by the Austrian cuisine as I am Austrian and, on the other hand, by the Swiss cuisine as I've been working there for years. They are paired with some slight Asian influences because of my travelling experiences.

The basis of it all is the ingredients. They have to always be fresh, seasonal, and of the highest quality.

Plating is also very important. Playing with colours and consistencies highlights every single ingredient which has to be perfect in itself too.

But clearly, the biggest importance is given to the taste. My dishes are tasty and consistent and always well balanced.

For me, cooking is...

my life. Expression of all my life experiences, passion, fun and great pleasure. One of the most satisfying things when your customers are happy.

I learned to cook at...

School for tourism in Bad Leonfelden (A), Hotel National Zermatt 4*S, The Chedi Andermatt 5*S, Lausanne Palace 5*S, Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt 5*S

A cooking secret...

Love, love, love and time

My menus

Italian delices fish

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Cozze alla marinara (Mussels with tomato sauce)

FIRST COURSE

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Insalata tiepida di polpo e patate (warm salad of pulp and potatoes), blue potato purée, pulp foam, squid ink cream

MAIN COURSE

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Filet of red tuna in sesame and scallops with mango-pink pepper-sauce and avocado-lime cream on white wine risotto, wasabi, tobiko

DESSERT

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Crepe suzette with Ice cream

Italian delices meat

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Prosciutto di parma with arugula and Parmigiano reggiano

FIRST COURSE

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Linguine carbonara (Real Italian carbonara)

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Veal saltimbocca with mediterranean vegetables and new potatoes

DESSERT

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Panna cotta with fruit coulis

International flavours

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Salad of red tuna, cucumbers, tomatoes and watermelon

FIRST COURSE

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Topinambour cream with scallop on crouton

MAIN COURSE

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Slowly cooked Beef filet with its sauce on champignon risotto and vegetables

DESSERT

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White chocolate mousse with fruit coulis and mint

Austrian delices

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Leak cream soup with crunchy bacon on herbs crouton

FIRST COURSE

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Tyrolean dumplings with brown butter, parmesan and herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Veal escalope viennese style with creamy viennese potato salad and lingonberry jam

DESSERT

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Apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce and ice cream

Italian delices of northern Italy

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Antipasti selection

FIRST COURSE

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Creamy spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino risottati with fresh herbs and crunchy aglio

MAIN COURSE

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Ossobuco alla milanese (Veal ossobuco on crunchy saffron risotto, saffron gel, baby carrot, truffles foam))

DESSERT

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Il tiramisu di nonna Katja

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Chef Markus's reviews

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Friday night chef Markus Pössenberger from www.takeachef.com prepared an an excellent 4 course Italian meal for 4 people. He arrived at 3:30pm and began preparing the meal which was served at 1830 pm as requested. My guests arrived unexpectedly early and chef Markus prepared pita crackers with dip as an extra for us to munch on as we sipped wine and talked. The meal was delicious, it consisted of an appetizer of flamed antipasti and Italian cold cuts, a starter of homemade truffled ravioli with Gorgonzola sauce. The main course consisted of tender stripes of bison meat on white wine risotto... the dessert was a savory tiramisu. All the food was well balanced beautifully presented and mouthwatering. Everyone enjoyed the meal and chef Markus. He was extremely personable, took time to explain each service and answered all our questions concerning the various courses. He cleaned up all the dishes and pots and pans before he left at 9:30. Pm. It was my first time using take a chef it was an easy to navigate website I received two menu options within a few hours and selected chef Markus proposal. If you want an at home chef experience takeachef is an excellent choice. I cannot speak for their other chefs but I can garante that you will have a great evening if you choose Chef Markus. Enjoy Nadina

Markus was delightful, professional, and provided an exceptional meal. He went above and beyond our expectations. We have nothing but positive things to say about the evening. Thank you, Markus!

Markus was a great chef, excellent waiter, very fun to be with. We had a WONDERFUL evening, the food was EXCELLENT even if he had just a few kitchen items to work with, we were all very impressed ! Markus felt the vibe of our evening just perfectly, very friendly and very professional ! I strongly recommend Markus as you next chef ! THANK YOU PS: we will see you again soon Markus !