Beyond Peaks

‘Andreas Caminada’s work is a symphony of place, people, and purpose. Beyond Peaks is not only a reflection of his mastery, but also of the humility and beauty that define his philosophy. Through each story and plate, you feel the heartbeat of the Alps – pure, grounded, and deeply human.’ – Dominique Crenn, Chef and Owner, Atelier Crenn, San Francisco

‘I’ve known Andreas Caminada for many years and have enjoyed his friendship. Beyond being an extraordinary chef, he is a nonconformist, creative and innovative, embodying values that are more essential than ever today: solidarity, generosity, and hospitality. He promotes initiatives to share knowledge and support young cooks. The work he presents is more than a book – it is a declaration of love for the mountains and for cooking. Beyond Peaks reflects the soul of Schloss Schauenstein, where Andreas Caminada and Marcel Skibba elevate the culinary craft to an art form. It is a journey through the landscapes, people, and flavors of the Swiss Alps, told with sensitivity, respect, and beauty – a celebration of cuisine rooted in place and guided by vision.’ – Joan Roca, Chef

‘There are chefs who cook to surprise, and chefs who cook to tell a story. Andreas Caminada does both, guided by a single principle: uniting ethics and aesthetics in every gesture. He transformed Fürstenau, the smallest town in the world, into an epicenter of contemporary gastronomy. Not by chasing luxury, but by restoring value to ingredients that speak of land, seasons, and silence. Freshwater fish, overlooked cuts, vegetables turned into poetry: his cuisine is an act of sincerity before it is an act of creativity. With Schloss Schauenstein, three Michelin stars held for fifteen consecutive years, and with Casa Caminada, Oz, and the shared-table world of IGNIV, Andreas has built not just a restaurant, but an ecosystem. A vision that welcomes, educates, and generates the future. His deepest commitment lives in the Fundaziun Uccelin, where he mentors young talents and sends them out into the world. Because for him, greatness is not only measured on the plate, but in the responsibility to pass knowledge on. This book, Beyond Peaks, tells the story of a cook who turned his homeland into a language and into a cultural gesture. A cuisine that reminds us that beauty, when it is conscious, is always an ethical act.’ – Massimo Bottura, Chef

Praise for Andrea Caminada:

‘Andreas Caminada is a serious talent who eschews the whizz-bang style of cuisine. Instead, he prefers to tease out the extraordinary potential of simple ingredients to create masterpieces of craft, taste, colour and precision.’ ­– Jay Rayner, Guardian

Andreas Caminada is the celebrated chef behind Schloss Schauenstein, the three-Michelin-star restaurant housed in a historic Swiss castle that consistently ranks among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Widely regarded as one of Europe’s most visionary chefs, he is known for his elegant, ingredient-driven cuisine and deep commitment to local producers and sustainability. He is also the chef of Casa Caminada, Oz, Igniv, and Mammertsberg.

Marcel Skibba is the longtime Head Chef at Schloss Schauenstein and a close creative partner to Andreas Caminada. Known for his refined technique and deep understanding of flavor, Skibba plays a pivotal role in translating the restaurant’s philosophy into every dish. He has been instrumental in maintaining Schauenstein’s three-Michelin-star status and its place among the most acclaimed restaurants in the world.

Jorge Vallejo is a globally acclaimed chef who transformed Quintonil in Mexico City into a celebrated fine-dining restaurant that redefines Mexican cuisine using traditional ingredients.

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