Italy
National Selections
Participants CVs
Knam, Ernst (°1963) - Milano, Italy
Professional experience
Awards and competitions
2007 : Italian Chocolate Master selection, Rimini : 2nd prize
2006 : Italian Sandwich Championship, Rimini : 1st prize & representative of Italy in world finals in March 07
2006 : Praline competition, Rimini : 2nd prize
2004 & '05 : Brachettotime, Acqui Terme : 1st prize
Portrait
Chef and artist at the same time, Ernst Knam in 1992 sets out on a solo career opening the his first pastry shop "Il mondo di Knam" (today are 2), a stone’s throw from the centre of Milan.
The genius of Ernst Knam stands out in the panorama of the “new Italian gastronomy”, with surprising, original recipes and accompaniments, both sweet and salted ones, that made him winner of many international awards. His experiences of various cultures, accumulated over 25 years of travel and work all over the world in Michelin Star Restaurants, serve as inspiration and infuse his every product with creativity. Knam also published 14 cook books.
The genius of Ernst Knam stands out in the panorama of the “new Italian gastronomy”, with surprising, original recipes and accompaniments, both sweet and salted ones, that made him winner of many international awards. His experiences of various cultures, accumulated over 25 years of travel and work all over the world in Michelin Star Restaurants, serve as inspiration and infuse his every product with creativity. Knam also published 14 cook books.