Who is Chef UlrichK? 
Welcome to my blog! I’m Ulrich, here in Switzerland, they call me Ueli, a former international, a Swiss-trained, certified chef, and hospitality professional, with a passion for food and travel. I have contributed articles, recipes, and pictures to many national publications. During my career, which spanned from Europe to South, Central, and North America to Canada and the Caribbean Islands, I have acquired knowledge of various cuisines and customs in positions held as Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverages, VP of F&B Operations, Restaurant Owner, and Culinary Consultant.
The blogs on this website are intended to provide information, tips, and suggestions that I have accumulated through my travels as an experienced 4-Star-awarded chef and hospitality professional. Retired, living in Switzerland, I continue to contribute with travel blogs, travel reports, personal opinions about the world situation, hospitality news, and photos to magazines and national publications.
Whether you’re a foodie looking for authentic culinary inspiration or a traveler eager to explore Swiss culture, my posts offer an engaging blend of expertise, passion, and firsthand experience.
We love our Chocolate, a Swiss family of 4 eats approximately 22-24 pounds of Chocolate per year! However, do most people think about what it takes to produce this tablet of godness when they pick it up from the store? … Read More
by Ulrich Koepf, March 4, 2026 Leave me a comment about this blog As we are sadly watching The world immerses itself in what certainly looks like a third world war. We have to keep in mind … Read More
von Ulrich Köpf, 4.März 2026 Bitte hinterlassen Sie mir einen Kommentar oder Ihre Meinung zu diesem Blog. Während wir mit Bedauern zusehen, wie die Welt in einen Krieg gerät, der mit Sicherheit einem dritten Weltkrieg gleicht, müssen … Read More
🏰 From Medieval Stones to Crispy Poultry — A Journey at Attinghausen’s Ruins & the Pouletburg If Swiss history and hearty comfort food had a lovechild, it would probably be the experience you get when visiting the Burgruine Attinghausen
Schreibt mir bitte ein Kommentar, mit Ihrer Meinung am ende dieser Seite Wie ich die Welt heute betrachte Ich sehe keinen klaren Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse oder zwischen Ost und West. Ich sehe … Read More
When I look at the world today, I don’t see a neat struggle between good and bad, or East and West. I see a system that is tired and outdated. Globalization, as it was designed and sold over the last … Read More
Di you have a similar story ?? Please leave me a comment at the end of the page⇓ This is a short version of the life of a Swiss Chef and Hospitality Consultant spanning over 55 years and seven … Read More
Do you have any Swiss Army experiences or memories? Leave me your comments at the end of this page↓ Where are they all now, 54 years later?! The second page is a price list of provisions calculated for … Read More
Als Koch kam ich 1972 auf den Bermudas an, einer subtropischen Insel im Atlantik, etwa 700 Meilen vor der Küste New Yorks oder Carolinas. Direkt nach meinem Militärdienst in der Schweizer Armee war es mein erster Flug aus der Schweiz … Read More
A Linguistic Fossil: The Origins of Romansh, the Fourth Language of Switzerland Once upon a time, around 15 BCE, Roman legions strolled into the Alpine regions of Raetia( Grison, Graubünden), probably mesmerized by the stunning views and the prospect of … Read More
Ulrich’s Miami Mob ordeal
My first Project, Truffles Restaurant in Miami, 1983
My grandson, Just turned 16 a few months ago, soon he will have to start thinking about what he wants to do as a profession when he finishes school in another 2 years, apprenticeship or college?! Then at the age … Read More
Hot Chocolate does not always have to be a beverage, it can also be a Restaurant and Entertainment-Night Club as this one was. A concept created by Steve Vincent, Back in 1997, this was a project I was involved in … Read More
Best Chef of the World! Every region of the world seems to have one. I don’t know why they call them “Nr 1 in the World” when there are so many, according to many different associations, rating companies, and clubs. … Read More
THE REALITY CHECK As we all have plenty of time to reflect, think, and reminisce about what is going on in the world right now, I decided to express my personal opinion, feelings, and … Read More
Chef Ulrich in Action in Guadalajara, Mexico My first visit to Mexico was with my wife Nazarine in 1979, we stayed in Mexico DF at the Sheraton Hotel. From there a chauffeur was driving us to several sightseeing locations. The … Read More
My awkward, embarrassing Brandy Bottle Pop! The video is 16 min. long – Video is 37 years old, and therefore not the best quality!
Dominikanische Republik In 1987 kam ich in Santo Domingo an, um an der Neueröffnung des neuen Jaragua Hotel, Resort und European Spa zu arbeiten. Ich war verantwortlich für die Installationen der Gastro Betriebe im ganzen Resort und danach eine Küchencrew … Read More
In 1987 I arrived in Santo Domingo, to work on the re-opening of the new Jaragua Hotel, Resort, and European Spa. I was in charge of a kitchen crew of approx. 35-40, and seven F&B outlets throughout the Resort. On … Read More
As a Swiss chef, I took the opportunity to go and see the world, that profession was in demand especially in the United States during the ’70s, it was the ticket to enter the USA to pursue my destiny. After … Read More
Have you ever visited this place? Have you been part of Meditation Movement? Leave me c omment about your experience here or at the end of this page The Swiss Filmmaker Felice Zenoni, a native of Altdorf, Uri, … Read More
Was hältst du von diesem Ort? Schreibt es mir es hier in die Kommentare. Bitte hinterlasst mir am Ende dieser Seite einen Kommentar zur Schweiz. Danke. Manche Orte erzählen ihre Geschichte nicht laut, sondern leise. Die Burgruine Attinghausen ist so … Read More
