Nelson Müller joins the Schote team

BERGISCH GLADBACH. At the start of the year, top chef Nelson Müller further strengthened his kitchen team at the gourmet restaurant Schote. The experienced head chef Erik Schmitz brings fresh inspiration to the internationally influenced cuisine, which impresses with its regional and seasonal touches. Erik Schmitz worked for several years at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant “Ox & Klee” in Cologne and previously gained valuable experience at the Berlin two-Michelin-starred restaurants “Tim Raue” and “Facil”. “Erik Schmitz and I are working closely together – and alongside our Schote team – to consistently develop the proven culinary direction of our gourmet restaurant at the ‘Tasteful Hideaway’ Diepeschrather Mühle,” says Maître de Maison Nelson Müller. He has also strategically strengthened the service team with restaurant manager Tanja Herzig. Before joining Nelson Müller, the experienced restaurant professional also worked at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant “Ox & Klee” in Cologne. Her previous roles included positions at the Michelin-starred restaurants “Astrein” (Cologne) and “Gut Lärchenhof” (Pulheim).

Expertise, creativity and a passion for gastronomy

Host and sommelier Philip Martinez has been part of the management team since “Schote” opened in spring 2025. The hospitality professional has extensive experience in fine dining, particularly in wine and beverage pairing, which he gained at the Michelin-starred restaurant “Maximilian Lorenz” (Cologne), amongst other places. Philip Martinez will use his excellent knowledge to further expand the wine and drinks list. “I am proud of this well-established management trio. Together, we will impress with sophisticated dishes and an excellent selection of drinks,” says the successful restaurateur Nelson Müller.