Chef
Ethel Hoon
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Portrait of Ethel Hoon
i. Biography
Ethel Hoon is the Singaporean chef-owner of Klösterle in Lech, Austria. Born in Singapore, she has made western Austria her home: “I am currently living in western Austria, in a town called Lech.”
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The throughline is a practice shaped by more than one place, then expressed in one kitchen.
In Their Words “It’s a mixture of where we both are from (Jakob is from northern Italy, I am from Singapore and we have both worked in very different places).” “We don’t want to import baby carrots from a greenhouse in southern Spain for our kitchen. This tastes much better.”
Recognition
The defining credit attached to her name is chef-owner.
FAQ
Asked of Ethel
What is Ethel Hoon's current role?
As of 2026, Ethel Hoon is Chef-owner.
Where did Ethel Hoon work before?
Ethel Hoon's earlier career included Restaurant Fäviken.
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