Chef
Andreas Caminada
Chef de Cuisine & Owner, Schloss Schauenstein
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Fürstenau, Switzerland
i. Biography
Regional Swiss cooking, handled through a fine-dining register, defines the work associated with Andreas Caminada: local products, controlled surprise, and simple ingredients pushed into a more exacting form.
The Route
Kitchen formation began at Hotel Signina in 1996, where Andreas Caminada built the base skills that preceded his later restaurant work. The same authorship extends through IGNIV and Casa Caminada, with Casa Caminada in place since 2018.
Current Practice
The restaurant in Fürstenau, Switzerland remains the main address for Andreas Caminada’s work as chef and restaurateur, a role held since 2002. The wider practice includes leading the culinary teams at IGNIV and Casa Caminada, with Casa Caminada part of the work since 2018. Across these rooms, the craft position is consistent: regional products, a contemporary approach, and a focus on making simple ingredients carry more weight on the plate.
Career - Chef and Restaurateur — Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland (2002–present) - Chef — IGNIV - Chef — Casa Caminada (2018–present) - Pastry Chef — Hotel Walserhof (1996–1998) Education: Hotel Signina
Recognition
Recognition for this body of work includes the MICHELIN Mentor Award (2020), 3 Michelin Stars, and 19 Gault Millau Points.
FAQ What role does Andreas Caminada hold? Andreas Caminada is chef at Schloss Schauenstein. Where did Andreas Caminada train or study? Andreas Caminada trained at Hotel Signina. What recognition has Andreas Caminada received? MICHELIN Mentor Award (2020).
