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Georg Bauch at an open fire grill in a French château courtyard
Georg Bauch presenting a vegetarian live-fire plate at sunset by the sea
Flame-glazed watermelon on white bean cream
Georg Bauch · Vegetarian live-fire chef

Where fire brings people togethervegetables, flame and a shared table.

Championship-level live-fire cooking, devoted entirely to vegetables. For hotels, brands, retreats and culinary schools that believe hospitality begins at the table.

Fire is the oldest reason people gather. I cook so they stay at the table a little longer.
The philosophy

MR. BELLY is not a caterer and not an event agency. It is one chef's conviction, served over open flame: that real hospitality grows from connection, between host and guest, between brand and audience, between craft and community.

Every menu is vegetarian, cooked over wood, charcoal and plancha, and built to be shared. Nobody is asked to give anything up. Everyone is invited to sit down.

Films from the fire

Straight off the grill

More on Instagram
Smoked tofu hot dog, Greek spices, tzatziki, mustard caviar
Charred cauliflower, grapes, herb cream
Burgers on the beach, Portugal
Nut-crusted, pan-fired, finished warm
Burrata, roasted berries, pistachio
Experiences

Four ways to bring the fire to you

Each engagement is planned personally with you. A limited number of dates is accepted each season.

Live-fire vegetarian plate served on a seaside hotel terrace
Hotels · Resorts · Restaurants

Guest Chef Experience

A guest chef residency for your house. A signature live-fire dinner or series of evenings that gives your guests a reason to book, and your team new techniques to keep.

Format
One evening up to a full week
Guests
20 to 250
Investment
On request
Georg Bauch performing on a festival stage
Brands · Trade fairs · Corporate events

Stage & Brand Experience

Show cooking, keynotes and live product staging. Georg brings an audience to your stand or stage and makes your brand part of the story told at the fire.

Format
Show cooking, keynote, brand activation
Languages
English · German
Investment
On request
Open fire grill set up in a historic stone courtyard
Retreats · Private villas · Boutique hotels

Culinary Experience

A culinary programme that unfolds over several days. Fire cooking, market produce and long tables for retreat groups, private celebrations and destination stays.

Format
Daily, over several days
Setting
Villa, estate or retreat venue
Investment
On request
Georg Bauch walking through a greenhouse of young herbs
Culinary schools · Industry stages

Speaker & Culinary Training

Talks, masterclasses and hands-on training that bring young cooks and pastry chefs to the fire. Open to culinary schools and industry events worldwide.

Format
Keynote, masterclass, workshop
Audience
Apprentices to professional brigades
Investment
On request
On the road

Upcoming stages & events

Where to meet Georg next. Organisers can request a stage appearance or show cooking for their own event.

    Guest Chef Programme 2027

    Season 2027 is open with a limited number of dates.

    Hotels, resorts and restaurants across Europe and beyond can now reserve guest chef dates for 2027. Dates are allocated in order of confirmed requests, and each house receives one menu written for its location and guests.

    Reserve a 2027 date
    • 01Short call to understand your house, guests and dates
    • 02A written proposal with menu concept and fire setup
    • 03Date confirmed and promoted together across both channels
    • 04Georg on site: preparation with your team, then service
    Portrait of Georg Bauch
    Georg Bauch · Lourinhã, Portugal
    The chef

    Georg Bauch

    A trained chef with decades in fine dining, hotels and catering, and a consultant to the hospitality industry. Georg brings the precision of a professional kitchen to the open fire and the warmth of the fire back into professional hospitality.

    From his base in Portugal he cooks, teaches and speaks across Europe. His focus is clear: vegetarian live-fire cuisine of real depth, and the next generation of cooks who will carry it forward.

    • Vegetarian live-fire chef
    • Hospitality consultant
    • F&B management
    • Trend scout
    • Speaker

    As Ambassador Europe of the World Barbecue Association, Georg promotes sustainability, plant-forward cooking and young culinary talent. Visit the WBQA

    Partners

    In good company

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    Notes from the Fire first to hear, first to book.

    A short letter a few times a year: new guest chef dates before they are public, upcoming stages, new films on YouTube and one recipe from the fire.

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    Contact & scheduling

    Every collaboration begins with a conversation

    Book a call directly or send a few details about your project. Every inquiry is read and answered personally within 24 hours.

    Book a call

    Pick a time that suits you in Georg's calendar. You receive a confirmation and a calendar invitation straight away.

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    Emailgeorg@mr-belly.com
    Phone · WhatsApp+351 915 367 345