AOK PLUS Cooking Show in Gera: Live cooking duel with Kati Wilhelm and Luis Hendricks
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Enjoy healthily and cheer live: The AOK PLUS Cooking Show in Gera
On Friday, November 27, 2026, the Cultural and Congress Center Gera will turn into a stage for healthy nutrition, creative cooking ideas, and a true event experience. AOK PLUS invites you to a live cooking show where enjoyment, knowledge, and audience atmosphere come together.
Live cooking duel with well-known personalities
The focus is on an exciting cooking duel: Biathlon Olympic champion Kati Wilhelm competes alongside moderator and podcaster Leandra Fili against two-star chef Luis Hendricks and a member of the audience. Hendricks is considered one of the most exciting chefs of his generation, is the head chef of the Ritz-Carlton Wolfsburg, and has been awarded the Young Chef Award.
Both teams will prepare a creative three-course menu within 90 minutes. A specific ingredient is assigned for each course. The task combines professional culinary art with practical ideas that can also be implemented at home.
Health, nutrition, and interactive activities
Starting at 4:30 PM, the supporting program begins with information and interactive activities related to health and nutrition. The event is aimed at families, health enthusiasts, and anyone seeking uncomplicated inspiration for a balanced kitchen.
The organization combines entertaining show elements with professional target audience engagement. A three-member jury will evaluate the menus based on taste, creativity, and nutritional value. Joining the jury are Christina Leipnitz from DEHOGA Sachsen, AOK PLUS nutrition advisor Inga Werneburg, and cycling legend Olaf Ludwig.
Atmosphere in the Cultural and Congress Center Gera
The centrally located Cultural and Congress Center provides the perfect setting for the cooking show. In the large hall, up to 1,687 people can be seated with row seating. The audience atmosphere is created not only by the competition in the kitchen but also by the close proximity to the teams and the interactive health topics.
The KuK is accessible. The main entrance reaches the event building via a ramp, and there are barrier-free seats and wheelchair spaces available in the large hall. The central stop Heinrichstraße is nearby. For those arriving by car, the adjacent parking garage Zentrum is recommended.
Aftershow with DJ
After the cooking duel, the evening concludes with an aftershow event featuring a DJ. This creates a versatile evening of live entertainment, culinary impulses, and a sociable ending from the health action.
Conclusion: An evening for enjoyment and new ideas
The AOK PLUS Cooking Show demonstrates that healthy eating can be uncomplicated, creative, and entertaining. Visitors will experience a professional cooking duel, receive practical impulses, and enjoy a diverse event experience in Gera. Those who want to embrace health and enjoyment live will best experience this evening directly in the Cultural and Congress Center.
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