Moritz Freudenthal - A passionate chef

Good food was part of Moritz's everyday life from an early age. "Cuisine, freshness and product variety were ingrained in me from a young age," he says. His enthusiasm for gastronomy was sparked by a television program in which professional chefs conjured up impressive dishes from simple ingredients. "I was so impressed that I wanted to try it out for myself." After years in restaurants across Germany - from Sylt to Kaiserslautern - and working for various top chefs, Moritz finally decided to go his own way. In 2015, he finally took the plunge into self-employment - with the aim of showing his own culinary signature and inspiring people with honest, creative craftsmanship. Today, in addition to private events and workshops, he also offers catering for a wide variety of occasions.

His time with Michelin-starred chef Peter Scharff in Kaiserslautern. "He broadened my culinary horizons - without him, 'Kochen mit Freude' wouldn't exist today," says Moritz. The idea behind the project is as simple as it is powerful: to conjure up creative dishes with high-quality, seasonal and traceable food, whether privately, professionally or for events. "The greatest joy for me is the products and their value, and what you create from them with your own hands and your own taste." Being a host also plays a central role for him. Growing up in a household that often celebrated, entertaining and enthralling people is deeply rooted in his DNA. "I love to inspire people, whether it's with food or fishing." His journey into the world of kamado grilling and Monolith began in 2020 via Stephan Stohl and the German Angling Association's "Wild auf Fisch" campaign. "It was there that I first saw how precise and versatile you can be with a Monolith - fire plate, temperatures, smoking. That immediately fascinated me." Since then, Moritz has used his monolith grills almost every weekend for events or private gatherings. "The Fire plate is the magic tool for me - you can do so much with it."