Tom Heinzle x Stay Spiced!

The legendary Fire Chef for Stay Spiced!

Things are heating up again – grilling season has officially begun.

For this occasion, STAY SPICED! has brought Tom Heinzle, a true top professional, on board. Someone who not only masters grilling but lives for it. As one of Europe's most renowned grilling experts and a true fire whisperer, Tom Heinzle stands for uncompromising quality, craftsmanship, and passion at the grill.

His trademark is the interplay of high-quality ingredients and finely tuned spices. As a grilling professional and successful author, Tom Heinzle constantly reinterprets grilling and BBQ. With his unmistakable grilling style, he creates extraordinary menus that elevate outdoor cooking to a new level – intense, authentic, and full of character.

Tom Heinzle – Grill master and BBQ professional from Vorarlberg

That Tom Heinzle is now considered one of Europe's most renowned grill masters and BBQ experts was by no means a given. His passion for open-fire cooking and the art of refining meat, fish, and vegetables with precision and finesse on the grill were decisive factors.

The native of Vorarlberg developed an early passion for experimenting with different types of meat, preparation techniques, and the interplay of direct and indirect heat . Through intensive training, seminars, and numerous top placements in BBQ competitions, he solidified his reputation as an innovative fire cook and outdoor cooking expert .

More than just grilling: Knowledge that inspires

With his cookbook and grilling guide "WILD GEGRILLT" (Wild Grilled) , Tom Heinzle made another splash in 2023. The book was awarded "Best Barbecue Book" at the 2023 Gourmand Awards . His second grilling book, "Wild grillen" (Wild Grilling) , had already garnered international attention in 2014, receiving the Gourmand World Cookbook Award and the Silver Medal from the German Gastronomic Academy .

To this day, his pronounced experimental spirit remains a key trademark. Tom Heinzle shares this expertise through grilling seminars, BBQ workshops, cookbooks, and video grilling courses . His mission is clear: to rethink grilling cuisine – moving away from simply "putting meat on the grill" towards a holistic culinary experience where high-quality food, appropriate beverages, atmosphere, and conviviality play a central role.

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