Elke has lived in Berlin for nine years, with time out in Paris, New York and Malaysia. She learned to cook in the old-fashioned way from her grandmother and while she was a student worked in a small Paris restaurant where she gained an insight into fine French cuisine. She loves to cook but also enjoys eating out and is always on the lookout for good food. She strikes a balance through sport and playing the piano.

Katrin does not lead any tours but she is responsible for everything running smoothly. In the office she’s the contact person for our customers, staff and partners. She has been in Berlin for two years, is already familiar with much of the city and feels at home here. When she’s not in the eat-the-world office, she enjoys photography and seeking out Berlin’s culinary delights. One of her favourite dishes is her mother’s homemade wedding soup.

Alex grew up in a small village in Hessen. From an early age he began travelling the world, falling in love with many cities and countries on the way, particularly Turkey, as well as oriental and Asian food. Before moving to Berlin via Hamburg and Köln, he was responsible for looking after staff and guests, in addition to product management, with a major travel agent. Alex’s culinary highlight was in Thailand, where he ate a fish speciality on the beach for the first time, accompanied by a breathtaking view of the ocean.

Dieter has lived in Berlin for 22 years, with breaks in Sydney and Paris. His grandmother and mother come from Luxembourg and Lorraine respectively, so he loves French cooking and champagne. He is a passionate hobby cook and also enjoys Australian, Asian and German cuisine. Dieter is very open to new culinary experiences.  From roasted insects in the Australian Outback, bull’s testicles in Spain to raw fish in Tokyo long before the sushi craze, he’ll try anything rather than say no.

Helga has lived in Berlin for 24 years. Above everything else, she loves the way Berlin has so many different faces, is constantly changing and there is always something new to discover. She is very fond of Italian and Indian food, cooks creatively (at times) and experiments with original ideas for quiches and jams. She is also interested in culture, Berlin’s history and tales, is very active, juggles (unfortunately only occasionally now) and loves the summer.

Nicole has lived in Berlin for ten years, apart from taking time out in Montpellier and Hamburg. What she loves about Berlin is its openness, sense of improvisation and diversity. She loves wandering the city streets, hoping to discover something new. Nicole is passionate about eating out, and loves to try everything, from Arabian and Indian through to Portuguese. Since her last trip to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Nicole has fallen in love with Brazilian food. Whenever she feels like bringing a taste of Brazil to Berlin, she goes to Linda at the Saturday Maibachufer Market. Linda comes from Brazil and cooks dishes from her homeland.  Nicole recommends the feijoada, a black bean stew with meat and rice. For afters, there’s a dessert that has its origins with the indigenous peoples of Brazil: cural de milho, a maize pudding made with milk and cinnamon. Bon appétit!  When she’s not wandering or feasting, Nicole enjoys reading, especially Mexican literature, and watching independent films on the big screen.

Sarah Lee was born in Hamburg, lived from time to time both there and in Boston but has been back in Hamburg for four years now. Her great-grandparents actually had a guesthouse in Fredeburg, where her grandmother and mother helped out. "Sarah Lee" is a major food brand in America, which is like being called "Dr.Oetker" in Germany. She is also passionate about baking (wedding cakes too), and devises recipes such as a white Russian cheesecake. In addition, Sarah Lee meets friends in St. Pauli, reads contemporary American literature and enjoys watching films with original sound and accompanied by a bag of salted popcorn. Her favourite food is freshly baked bread with butter.   

Angela was looking for a home in Haidhausen three years ago but eventually found one in Schwabing. She’s familiar with both quarters as she is an art historian as well as a bon-vivant, both culinarily and culturally. Through her work in the events industry, she knows the hidden corners just as well as the main attractions and can put her knowledge to good use as a coordinator and guide. In her private life she likes to dance and loves discovering small culinary sensations around Munich, of which the city has many to offer.

Caterina is a child of Munich and has lived there all her life, apart from a few breaks. When she’s not leading tours around the city, she cooks for family and friends, goes to museums and to the opera, and does a lot of sport. She loves eating baguettes with cheese and also enjoys a glass of good wine with friendly people around the table.

Simone grew up in the area around Munich and has lived in the city for 14 years. She is mother to Amelie and Niklas and at the moment cooks mainly whatever is quick, preferably pasta in all its varieties. For her friends there is sometimes fish cooked in salt and a nice glass of wine too. When she has the time, she goes to the mountains, seeks out a breeze for windsurfing and also enjoys going to museums and the theatre.

As a native Rhinelander, Maren ended up studying at Münster, where she has lived for more than 30 years and got to know and love Münster and its people. She has been a tour guide since 2005, and was immediately taken by the idea of showing tourists and visitors, along with the Münsteraners, another side to the city. In her spare time Maren enjoys cookery, socialising, meeting up with her friends to cook together, and reading. Her favourite food is Mediterranean, especially Italian, although there is very little she doesn’t like and she loves trying something new. Maren also enjoys cycling - a must for any Münsteraner - and likes to spend her free time on the North Sea island of Juist.