Culinary revolution: Christian Krüger brings gourmet festival to Duisburg!
Christian Krüger brings gourmet cuisine to Duisburg: affordable menus and the first gourmet festival on June 28, 2025.

Culinary revolution: Christian Krüger brings gourmet festival to Duisburg!
Christian Krüger, a multi-award-winning gourmet chef, is setting off into new culinary realms. Known for his restaurant “Axt” in Mannheim, he has decided to leave star gastronomy behind and start anew with an innovative concept in Duisburg. He offers his guests fine dining at an affordable price, making him a culinary rebel of today's age. In the factoring 21 In the Duisburg inner harbor, a complete menu course only costs 15 euros. Krüger pursues the vision of democratizing enjoyment and sees cooking as a work of art and not as a race for awards.
A highlight of his new culinary journey will be the first “Culinary Laufhaus by Christian Krüger”, an exclusive gourmet festival, on June 28, 2025. This event is limited to 300 guests and promises a feast for all the senses. With fine champagne, caviar and creative menu courses, Krüger once again proves that fine cuisine can be accessible to everyone. The ticket price for this unique evening is 198 euros per person and includes all food and drinks. The event will take place from 4pm to 11pm and details and ticket booking are available on the website factorei21 available.
Exclusive participation from top chefs
The press conference for the festival took place on May 22, 2025 and attracted high-profile guests, including star chef Sven Nöthel and Philip Rümmele. A total of 11 creative top chefs from Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland will be represented in several rooms at Factorei21. The already confirmed participants include Juliën Van Loo, Moses Ceylan and Daniel Dal-Ben, who promise promising culinary experiences.
The trend of democratized top cuisine in Duisburg is not alone. Loud gourmet The wine-growing regions are also changing radically due to climate change. Winemakers worldwide are adapting to these changes, which is revitalizing the wine scene and also opening up new possibilities for pairings with the evolved dishes of chefs like Krüger.
These developments not only underline Krüger's goal of dusting off fine dining, but also show a growing awareness of enjoyment and the environment. With this fresh approach, Duisburg is sure to become a new hotspot for foodies and gourmet enthusiasts.