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Clara Hunger: From maltster's apprentice to creative chef in Hamburg!
Clara Hunger, a former trainee at Tim Mälzer, starts her creative bar "nullkommaeins" in Hamburg and shares her experiences.
Clara Hunger: From maltster's apprentice to creative chef in Hamburg!
A promising career path in the catering industry is emerging for the young chef Clara Hunger. Tim Mälzer's talented successor trained in the renowned “Bullerei” in Hamburg, where 300 guests are served every day. Working at such a high pace does not come without pressure, but Clara sees it as more of an incentive than a burden. “I had hardly any experience in the catering industry before I went into the kitchen for the first time,” admits the now 27-year-old. “Their beginnings were a real challenge.” reports T-Online.
Clara Hunger has been working in the catering industry since mid-April 2025, now as head chef and co-founder of her own bar, “nullkommaeins”. The pop-up bar in Hamburg combines creative cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere - a refreshing change from the hectic pace that it knows so well. “Here I can finally implement my creative ideas,” says Clara proudly, while pointing to her special creation, the soup dumplings with brawn filling. Moin.de emphasizes that her time with Tim Mälzer was not only educational but also inspiring: "The tone was loud, but never angry. Tim was always encouraging and helped us learn self-confidence and organization."
A new generation in the hospitality industry
Gastronomy is a dynamic field in which change and adaptation to new trends are the order of the day. Training methods and content have changed significantly in recent years. New training regulations for seven hospitality professions were introduced on August 1, 2022. The focus is on digital work approaches, sustainability and teamwork , explains DEHOGA. The changes reflect the increased standards that future chefs must meet.
However, Clara Hunger emphasizes that despite the challenges of gastronomy, her passion for cooking is the driving force behind her work. "It takes a lot of passion to be successful in this industry. I stay true to my calm nature and prefer to address problems calmly," she explains with a smile. Her goal is clear: she wants to continue to grow, be creative and meet the high standards of her work.
The aspiring restaurateur is also staying true to television and will appear again in a cooking show later this year. “I’m looking forward to continuing to develop creatively and perhaps inspiring even more people with my cuisine,” she says with a positive outlook on our shared future in the exciting world of gastronomy.