Johann Lafer

Johann Lafer is a German chef and author. He developed an appreciation for natural products and careful preparation while growing up on his parents’ farm. After his training and years working with renowned chefs, he acquired the Stromburg near Bingen with his wife, Silvia. There he ran the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Val d’Or, which received two Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points. Lafer’s culinary career spans more than 40 years, and he became widely known through television programs, books, and magazine contributions.