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.

Hans Peter Matthiae
Born
Died4 January 2023[1]
NationalityGerman
Occupationretired head chef
Known forMichelin starred Chez Hans

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.

References edit

  1. ^ "Death Notice of Hans Peter MATTHIAE".
  2. ^ "Death Notice of Hans Peter MATTHIAE".
  3. ^ Michelin Online
  4. ^ 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.. Part 2, p. 345
  5. ^ 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.. Part 2, p. 348