Hans Peter Matthiae Explained

Hans Peter Matthiae
Birth Place:Germany
Death Date:4 January 2023[1]
Death Place:Ardmore, County Waterford
Nationality:German
Known For:Michelin starred Chez Hans
Occupation:Head chef

Hans Peter (Hans) Matthiae (?-Ardmore, County Waterford, 4 January 2023[2]) was a German Michelin star winning head chef and owner of the restaurant Chez Hans in Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland.

In 1968 Matthiae bought the former Synod Hall on Moor Street in Cashel. After a major renovation he opened is as a restaurant. It became a quality restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star 1983.[3] The Michelin Guide awarded the restaurant the "Red M", indicating 'good food at a reasonable price', in the period 1981–1982, 1985-1986 and 1996.[4] The Egon Ronay Guide awarded the restaurant one star in 1982.[5]

Hans Matthiae retired in 1998 and handed the kitchen over to his son Jason.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Death Notice of Hans Peter MATTHIAE .
  2. Web site: Death Notice of Hans Peter MATTHIAE .
  3. http://www.michelinonline.co.uk/travelshop/star-history/2011/rg-roi.htm Michelin Online
  4. http://arrow.dit.ie/tourdoc/12/ The emergence, development and influence of French Haute Cuisine on public dining in Dublin restaurants 1900-2000: an oral history. Thesis DIT by Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire, 2009. 3 downloadable volumes.
  5. http://arrow.dit.ie/tourdoc/12/ The emergence, development and influence of French Haute Cuisine on public dining in Dublin restaurants 1900-2000: an oral history. Thesis DIT by Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire, 2009. 3 downloadable volumes.