From the first step to the finished dish: these photos show Dominik Altorfer in his element.
Dominik Altorfer
Dominik Altorfer is one of Switzerland’s leading chefs. A native of Urdorf, he won the Swiss Culinary Cup and is a member of the Swiss National Culinary Team. As a Gastroimpuls Ambassador, he embodies the highest level of culinary craftsmanship, passion, and the future of Swiss gastronomy.
His cuisine is both traditional and bold. Dominik combines classic ingredient quality with modern techniques, always keeping a keen eye on provenance, seasonality, and craftsmanship. What drives him is the conviction that great cuisine starts with the right ingredients. An attitude he shares with Gastroimpuls. Today, he brings his expertise to the Roof Garden in Zurich as head chef, giving his passion a face that leaves a lasting impression.
COOKING OUT OF PASSION
A chef with a distinctive style
Dominik Altorfer is one of the most distinguished chefs of his generation. Having grown up in a family of restaurateurs, his passion for good food was instilled in him from an early age. After completing his culinary apprenticeship, he worked at various renowned establishments, where he honed his craft and developed his own style.
His cuisine combines solid technique with the courage to pursue his own vision. Dominik’s cooking is ingredient-driven, well-thought-out, and bears his unmistakable signature. This quality was evident, among other things, when he won the Swiss Culinary Cup, where he impressed the jury with a menu that reflected his personal style. What sets him apart, however, is not individual success, but the consistency with which he continually challenges himself. His goal remains the same: to get the best out of the finest ingredients.
SwissNational Culinary Team
Among Switzerland's elite
Dominik Altorfer is a member of the Swiss National Culinary Team. As such, he is among the group of chefs who demonstrate their skills on the international stage and represent Swiss culinary art at competitions throughout Europe.
In addition to his full-time job as a chef, he devotes a great deal of extra time to training, learning new techniques, and engaging in ongoing dialogue with other top chefs.
This dedication to always thinking one step ahead and striving to do his best is what connects him to Gastroimpuls.
What drives him is not the individual competition, but his passion for the craft and his commitment to creating memorable dishes using authentic ingredients and meticulous preparation.
Head Chef at the Roof Garden
Today, Dominik Altorfer brings his expertise as head chef to the Roof Garden in Zurich. There, he oversees the kitchen, shapes the culinary concept, and embodies every day what sets him apart: quality, precision, and a passion for delighting guests with thoughtfully crafted dishes.
He combines his work as a chef with a commitment to refining tried-and-true methods and experimenting with new ideas. It is precisely this mindset that makes him the ideal ambassador for Gastroimpuls: a company that provides one-stop solutions to restaurants throughout Switzerland.
: Awards & Milestones
- Winner of the Swiss Culinary Cup
- Beef Club Champion
- Member of the Swiss National Culinary Team
- Head Chef at the Roof Garden, Zurich
- Cooking Apprenticeship at Candrian Catering
- Participation in international cooking competitions
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“Good cooking starts with the ingredients and the philosophy behind them. When you work with respect, curiosity, and consistency, you can taste the difference on the plate.”—Dominik Altorfer