Villach mourns: chef Florian Hipp dies at the age of 28

Villach mourns: chef Florian Hipp dies at the age of 28

With great grief, the news of the death of Florian Hipp , the popular chef of the "Kaffeeeteria Villach" restaurant. He died last weekend at the age of only 28. In Villacher gastronomy, Hipp was known as an uncomplicated and talented cook, whose passion for culinary delights made him a great hope in the region.

The news of his death left many of his colleagues and friends affected. On the social media, the "Kaffeeeteria Villach" shared an emotional contribution that reminded of its friendship and drive. "Florian was more than just an estimated colleague, he was a friend. His love for cooking, his creativity and his tireless efforts have all repeatedly infected us," it says. These words reflect the close connection that he had created with his team and the guests.

his culinary journey

hipp started his career in renowned restaurants, including the Warmbaderhof in Villach and the Bärenwirt in Hermagor. His talent was not unnoticed, so he was several finalists in the "Junge Wilde" cooking competition, which further consolidated his position in the catering scene. Most recently, he was known for his concept "Dinner at Hipp" , which he offered in the "Kaffeeeteria Villach" on four evenings a week.

The team of the "Kaffeeeteria" expressed his grief and explained that they will miss Florian: "His sudden death fills us all with deep dismay. Florian was a heart and a soul of our coffeeeteria." He leaves a big gap and the thoughts of the team are with his family and friends.

Details on the dignified farewell of Florian Hipp are still pending. The grief for this young, talented cook is noticeable in the entire region and shows how important his work was for the Villach Gastro scene.

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