cotto master chef

Master Chef Hans Schweitzer

Awarded the title of Kuchenmeister at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, Master Chef Hans Schweitzer has gained his culinary experience in over 10 countries around the globe and brings his own style and perspective to Cambridge. He has cooked for the Queen,
presidents, dignitaries and celebrities with menus combining classic techniques with a contemporary approach, showcasing the finest fresh local produce infused with seasonal influences.

A Brief Time Line

Hans’s journey started in the middle east cooking for the late Shar of Persia. He then went on to cook in many different countries gaining a Michelin star in Germany. In 1988 Hans purchased and opened Midsummer House Restaurant in Cambridge and operated for six
years. He then took on the challenge of running the kitchens of the famous Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados in the Caribbean.
In 2008 Hans returned to Cambridge and opened Cotto. A beautiful contemporary restaurant with glass walls that can accommodate 75 guests. He is today one of the hardest working, most hands on chef’s in the industry.
During his time here, Cotto has been listed several times in the top 100 restaurants in the UK.

Simply the Best Life Ever

My father always wanted me to go into the family business but every weekend he would take us out to lunch at a local restaurant. I used to look at the chef’s at work in their white hats and I could not imagine a more exciting life. From that moment I was hooked and I have never stopped exploring this journey. It is simply the best life ever.

Chef Hans Schweitzer