“Outdated and elitist’: Female chefs question the concept of Michelin stars. “It is time for the recognition and reward of gastronomic concepts outside of the classic star restaurants to become broader and more inclusive,” says Hanna Reder.
The model of top-class gastronomy is overall not very employee-friendly and difficult to reconcile with family, says Sophia Hoffmann. In 2023, the Michelin Guide honored 334 restaurants - only around nine of them were female-owned.