Chef Karl's Berlin Culinary Journey

My husband and I had the best time on this tour with Chef Karl. We love cooking and had booked this tour on the night of our arrival to have something we were excited enough about to help us stay up and get on a new schedule. The tour made this easy. Chef Karl was wonderful. It was so interesting to hear his personal stories about divided Germany when he was a little boy. The food was interesting and diverse with his home made charcuterie an absolute highlight. Also a special mention to his ever so handsome dog Milou who joined us for the evening. He was a perfectly behaved little angel and made this dog mama who was missing her babies feel perfectly at home. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this for anyone visiting Berlin.

This has to be the best food tour in Berlin! Chef Karl takes you on a tour of his locality, brimming with stories of his family as well as local and national history. Then he serves a delicious meal in the intimate setting of his apartment, including home-cured meats and lovingly prepared German-inspired dishes. He's a fascinating host, with many tales, travels and experiences to relate, and you'll leave very satisfied on all counts!

Okay, WOW. You really can't go wrong with Chef Karl! By far the best food tour in Berlin I've been on (as a local who regularly takes visiting friends and family on food tours). Karl is friendly, entertaining and made us such an incredible meal, my parents and I are still talking about it! It was definitely the highlight of their visit to Berlin. The tour starts with a small tour of Karl's local neighbourhood then you go to his apartment for a 4-course home-cooked meal that was truly amazing. I really can't recommend this tour enough!

Chef Karl took us on an interesting tour of East Berlin, areas that we would have never seen in typical tours. He was an excellent story-teller, some of which were true! The food was excellent, but don't make the mistake of arriving too hungry--we walked for over an hour before eating, so plan for eating late. The wine was excellent. Also, most of the food he prepared was not German, ie a fantastic chicken mole, but this was fine by me since I do not like most German food. :)

We really loved how personal this culinary journey felt. Chef Karl explained the background of the area and his life in Berlin in a very engaging way. The dinner was outstanding, with fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. Each course felt special and thoughtfully prepared. The relaxed home atmosphere made it easy to enjoy the food and talk with other guests. This is a must-do for anyone who enjoys good food and meaningful experiences.

This experience was one of the highlights of our Berlin trip. Chef Karl welcomed us warmly and took us on a relaxed walk through a local neighborhood while sharing personal stories and history of the area. After the walk, we enjoyed a beautiful home-cooked dinner in a cozy setting. Every dish was prepared with care and tasted amazing. The wine flowed nicely and the conversation felt natural and friendly. It truly felt like spending an evening with a local friend rather than being on a tour.

We really enjoyed this culinary journey with Chef Karl. The walk through the area was informative and fun, and the dinner afterward was the highlight of the evening. The food was fresh, well cooked, and served in a cozy home setting. Chef Karl made everyone feel comfortable and involved. It felt less like a tour and more like dining with a local friend.

This experience felt very personal and relaxed from start to finish. Chef Karl welcomed everyone warmly and shared interesting stories about Berlin while walking through the neighborhood. The home-cooked dinner was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Each dish had great flavor and felt special. It was a perfect mix of food, culture, and friendly conversation. Highly recommended for anyone who wants something different in Berlin.

Chef Karl Wilder was simply fantastic with every detail of this very unique experience! A wonderful tour through his neighborhood. It’s one thing to learn history but to learn it through the experiences of Chef Karl’s family and childhood friends was just profound. And the meal! Wow! Every course was better than the one before. The company, the wine, the food! And, finally, Milou. He stole my heart and we bonded in the little time together. Not to mention he is a great guide himself! Can’t say enough good things about this experience and Chef Karl. Skip a touristy restaurant one evening and choose Chef Karl instead! You won’t regret it.

This is an exceptional tour, it's a little different to how most food tours run, but the experience is genius. Karl takes you on a very personal journey in this cool part of Berlin, highlighting interesting stories which relate way back to his childhood. From the unique images of the Berlin wall to the area's activist nature all is revealed in a very fun way. After indulging in the areas history and culture, we then head back to Chef Karl's cozy apartment to indulge in a meal of several courses! Highlights included a delicious pastry and meat dish and gorgeous home made fried chicken! Good dinner chat with Karl and the guests and a very nice way to spend a night in Berlin.