Janina Trogisch, chef-patissière at the gourmet restaurant Tannenhof high above St. Anton, has been named Patissière des Jahres 2027. Her career path spans stations from Aachen to Mannheim, Saarbrücken, and the Arlberg.
The Bottom Line
- Janina Trogisch has been awarded Patissière des Jahres 2027 by Gault&Millau.
- She works as the chef-patissière and sous-chef at the four-toque restaurant Tannenhof under Dennis Ilies.
- Her professional background includes training as a cook rather than a traditional pastry chef, with prior experience at Sankt Benedikt in Aachen, Marly in Mannheim, and with Klaus Erfort in Saarbrücken.
The Culinary Journey From Cook to Patissière
Trogisch began her professional training not as a confectioner, but as a cook. Her career started at Sankt Benedikt in Aachen before moving to the Marly restaurant in Mannheim. She subsequently spent over three years at Klaus Erfort’s establishment in Saarbrücken, a prominent address for classic French cuisine in Germany, where she held positions in both the gardemanger and pastry departments.
In 2024, she moved to the Arlberg region to take charge of the pastry section at the Tannenhof, operating in the kitchen of Dennis Ilies. Alongside her pastry responsibilities, her broader culinary skill set led to her appointment as his sous-chef.
Creative Execution at Tannenhof
Working colleagues describe Trogisch as someone who continues to test recipes during her free time, refining each concept and maintaining an ongoing focus on new preparations. Her output at the Tannenhof includes distinctive menu conclusions, featuring combinations such as grapefruit with pecans and buffalo mozzarella.
Another notable item developed in her kitchen is the chestnut dessert. These plates consist of nougat pralines shaped, colored, and textured to replicate real chestnuts.
| Award Category | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Chef of the year 2027 | Philip Rachinger |
| Service Award des Jahres 2027 | Larissa Andres |
| Sommelière des Jahres 2027 | Nina Fink |
| Patissière des Jahres 2027 | Janina Trogisch |
| Newcomerin des Jahres 2027 | Noemi Zagoni |
The 2027 Gault&Millau Selections
The announcement places Trogisch among the awardees for the 2027 guide cycle. Other recognized figures in the publication include Philip Rachinger as Chef of the Year, Larissa Andres for the Service Award, and Nina Fink as Sommelière of the Year. Additional awards went to Noemi Zagoni as Newcomer of the Year, alongside establishments such as St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Landgasthaus Reif, and UBL.
