Maximilian Lorenz cooks at Gaffel am Dom – one evening, one special pork knuckle. One star in the Michelin Guide, 17 points in Gault & Millau: Maximilian Lorenz is one of the most influential chefs on the Cologne restaurant scene. On March 19, 2026, he will be in the kitchen of a brewery for the first time – here at Gaffel am Dom.
Together with our kitchen team, we will be creating a special interpretation of pork knuckle this evening. Classic brewery cuisine meets modern German flavor cuisine. No show, no fuss—just honest craftsmanship, precise preparation, and the best products.
A classic, reimagined
Pork knuckle is one of the most traditional dishes in Cologne’s brewery culture. Crispy crust, juicy meat, rich flavor—a piece of home on your plate.
On March 19, we will continue to develop this classic dish without losing sight of its origins. It remains a pork knuckle. Down-to-earth, hearty, unmistakable. And yet with new accents, subtle nuances, and a signature touch that will surprise you.
Not fine dining – but brewery culture
This evening is deliberately limited to March 19. And it is not intended to be a fine dining event. White tablecloths and formal menus? Not with us.
Rather, it is about an encounter between equals: between brewery culture and modern German cuisine. Between tradition and contemporary interpretation. Between an award-winning top chef and a brewery that has stood for genuine Cologne hospitality for generations.
We look forward to a special evening—with you, with an exceptional pork knuckle, and of course with a freshly tapped Gaffel Kölsch.