Holger Stromberg has left his role as chef of the German national football team after 10 years of service to the 2014 World Champions.
Per Mertesacker and co used to love his tomato soups, and his no-Buffet-on-the-eve-of-an-international-match house rule, with the exception of rice pudding and cinnamon.
“I have learned so much from my time with working with the German national team and German Football Association,” said Stromberg. “I experienced things that will live with me forever. For the entire ten years I was part of a well-mannered, sporting team with a particularly intensive and special vision,” added the 44-year-old.
“Holger Stromberg was more than just a cook, he was a vital part of our backroom staff and was always a fantastic source of advice on anything nutrition related,” said Oliver Bierhoff. “I understand completely why a man who is such a master of his trade would want to try and further his career and not have to be tied down to the calendar of a national football team. We would like to thank Holger for his dedication over the years and wish him all the best with everything he does in the future.”
“Ten unbelievable years”
Stromberg received his first Michelin star at the age of 23 and in 2007 he took up the position of Head chef for the German national side, liaising with Oliver Bierhoff to help create the best and most comprehensive diet for the players. All of his recipes can be found in his book, “Kochbuch der Nationalmannschaft” (Recipe book of the National team) - from turmeric quark to halibut with apricot, chilli and thyme crackling. Stromberg also worked closely with the German Football Association as a nutrition expert.
The adopted-Münchner leaves by saying thank you and goodbye: “I would like to thank Oliver Bierhoff and Joachim Löwe in particular, along with all of the backroom team for the opportunity to be here for ten years and have so much trust placed in me during that time.”
Holger Stromberg has left his role as chef of the German national football team after 10 years of service to the 2014 World Champions.
Per Mertesacker and co used to love his tomato soups, and his no-Buffet-on-the-eve-of-an-international-match house rule, with the exception of rice pudding and cinnamon.
“I have learned so much from my time with working with the German national team and German Football Association,” said Stromberg. “I experienced things that will live with me forever. For the entire ten years I was part of a well-mannered, sporting team with a particularly intensive and special vision,” added the 44-year-old.
“Holger Stromberg was more than just a cook, he was a vital part of our backroom staff and was always a fantastic source of advice on anything nutrition related,” said Oliver Bierhoff. “I understand completely why a man who is such a master of his trade would want to try and further his career and not have to be tied down to the calendar of a national football team. We would like to thank Holger for his dedication over the years and wish him all the best with everything he does in the future.”
“Ten unbelievable years”
Stromberg received his first Michelin star at the age of 23 and in 2007 he took up the position of Head chef for the German national side, liaising with Oliver Bierhoff to help create the best and most comprehensive diet for the players. All of his recipes can be found in his book, “Kochbuch der Nationalmannschaft” (Recipe book of the National team) - from turmeric quark to halibut with apricot, chilli and thyme crackling. Stromberg also worked closely with the German Football Association as a nutrition expert.
The adopted-Münchner leaves by saying thank you and goodbye: “I would like to thank Oliver Bierhoff and Joachim Löwe in particular, along with all of the backroom team for the opportunity to be here for ten years and have so much trust placed in me during that time.”
