La Société Köln - Cologne

The restaurant La Société , Cologne has a new chef: since August 2021, Leon Hofmockel was transferred to the kitchen. Peter Hesseler, the business leader of two star restaurants – in addition to La Société also Gut Lärchenhof in Pulheim near Cologne – shows that he always has a good hand for new appointments. Every new talent has defended the stars and made furore in the press. So Leon Hofmockel: He comes from Augsburg. After his training at the then Königshof by Geisel in Munich with Martin Fauster, he cooked for two years on Sylt in Johannes Kings Söl’ring Hof. Then it went to Sven Elverfeld in Wolfsburg with 3 stars. Within two years he became Sous chief. The former chef Grischa Herbig, who decided to leave Cologne from 2018. There were still wooden tapas and other regional dishes. The seven-speed flag menu cost about 115 euros. Leon Hofmockel has “sizer”. The concept is completely revised. It probably becomes “edler”. The tasting menus already show the price differences: 8 courses – 179,00 € 6 courses – 149,00 € 4 courses – 109,00 € According to the Internet, the first card looks as follows and from the 19th. Peppers, Peppers but a look at more seems to be starting up for the future or as a target. The restaurant has also been extensively renovated in recent weeks and is expected to surprise guests with a new look. Let's see how it comes. However, the trend continues in Cologne; because also ox klee have already struck this direction.

The restaurant La Société , Cologne has a new chef: since August 2021, Leon Hofmockel was transferred to the kitchen. Peter Hesseler, the business leader of two star restaurants – in addition to La Société also Gut Lärchenhof in Pulheim near Cologne – shows that he always has a good hand for new appointments. Every new talent has defended the stars and made furore in the press. So Leon Hofmockel: He comes from Augsburg. After his training at the then Königshof by Geisel in Munich with Martin Fauster, he cooked for two years on Sylt in Johannes Kings Söl’ring Hof. Then it went to Sven Elverfeld in Wolfsburg with 3 stars. Within two years he became Sous chief. The former chef Grischa Herbig, who decided to leave Cologne from 2018. There were still wooden tapas and other regional dishes. The seven-speed flag menu cost about 115 euros. Leon Hofmockel has “sizer”. The concept is completely revised. It probably becomes “edler”. The tasting menus already show the price differences: 8 courses – 179,00 € 6 courses – 149,00 € 4 courses – 109,00 € According to the Internet, the first card looks as follows and from the 19th. Peppers, Peppers but a look at more seems to be starting up for the future or as a target. The restaurant has also been extensively renovated in recent weeks and is expected to surprise guests with a new look. Let's see how it comes. However, the trend continues in Cologne; because also ox klee have already struck this direction.

This was a very strong menu that Leon Hofmockel presented to us here. It is based on a very classic foundation, which is also noticeable in many artisanal refineries. At the same time, it does not have too large extravagants, but offers many creative and surprising moments. This has a very sovereign effect, not exhausted at all – or depending on the angle of view – but shows a clear and convincing style. In the one-star league, this plays for my taste very far ahead. Read more...

My personal conclusion is positive. Although one or the other set screw can still be turned, which is not surprising due to the short play-in time of the team (the restaurant opened in early August). But the hearty aromas and the very pretty dishes are definitely going to make you feel more. The friendly and humorous service team that has perfectly rounded off the evening should not remain unremarked Read more...

Unique experience! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.