Beyond Peaks - by Andreas Caminada & Marcel Skibba (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Experience the extraordinary food and philosophy of Schloss Schauenstein, the three-Michelin-starred culinary destination in the heart of the Swiss Alps

Schloss Schauenstein is more than a restaurant - it is an eighteenth-century castle reimagined as a modern gastronomic beacon. Here, a tight-knit team works at the pinnacle of their craft, guided by a philosophy that celebrates terroir through enduring relationships with those who grow, shape, and harvest its ingredients. The result is a living expression of culinary artistry, cultural heritage, and creative collaboration.

In Beyond Peaks, Schloss Schauenstein's visionary chefs, Andreas Caminada and Marcel Skibba, invite readers to explore this extraordinary dining destination. Presented as a stunning dual-volume monograph, the book distils the spirit of Schloss Schauenstein through story, recipes, people, and landscape, both past and present.

Volume I: Stories is a richly textured portrait of the people and ingredients behind the plates. Through essays, profiles, and stunning photography, readers are introduced to the gardeners, artisans, bakers, winemakers, and craftspeople whose contributions shape the restaurant's quiet brilliance.

Volume II: Recipes presents a curated collection of seasonal tasting menus, which articulate a meticulous yet expressive culinary voice. Dishes such as Fermented Asparagus with Barley and Juniper or Roasted Duck with Rhubarb and Pine are precise tributes to the land. Foundational recipes offer practical insight.

Conceptually rich and impeccably designed, Beyond Peaks will inspire anyone passionate about food as a cultural act: destination diners and armchair gourmands, professional chefs and ambitious home cooks, culinary educators and passionate cookbook collectors. It is a celebration of alpine culture, craftsmanship, and culinary innovation - anchored within the walls of a medieval castle and brought to life by two of Europe's most respected contemporary chefs.

Review Quotes

Praise for Andrea Caminada:

'Andreas Caminada is a serious talent who eschews the whizz-bang style of cuisine. Instead, he prefers to tease out the extraordinary potential of simple ingredients to create masterpieces of craft, taste, colour and precision.' -- Jay Rayner, Guardian

'Andreas Caminada's work is a symphony of place, people, and purpose. Beyond Peaks is not only a reflection of his mastery, but also of the humility and beauty that define his philosophy. Through each story and plate, you feel the heartbeat of the Alps -- pure, grounded, and deeply human.' - Dominique Crenn, Chef and Owner, Atelier Crenn, San Francisco

'I've known Andreas Caminada for many years and have enjoyed his friendship. Beyond being an extraordinary chef, he is a nonconformist, creative and innovative, embodying values that are more essential than ever today: solidarity, generosity, and hospitality. He promotes initiatives to share knowledge and support young cooks. The work he presents is more than a book -- it is a declaration of love for the mountains and for cooking. Beyond Peaks reflects the soul of Schloss Schauenstein, where Andreas Caminada and Marcel Skibba elevate the culinary craft to an art form. It is a journey through the landscapes, people, and flavors of the Swiss Alps, told with sensitivity, respect, and beauty -- a celebration of cuisine rooted in place and guided by vision.' - Joan Roca, Chef

'There are chefs who cook to surprise, and chefs who cook to tell a story. Andreas Caminada does both, guided by a single principle: uniting ethics and aesthetics in every gesture. He transformed Fürstenau, the smallest town in the world, into an epicenter of contemporary gastronomy. Not by chasing luxury, but by restoring value to ingredients that speak of land, seasons, and silence. Freshwater fish, overlooked cuts, vegetables turned into poetry: his cuisine is an act of sincerity before it is an act of creativity. With Schloss Schauenstein, three Michelin stars held for fifteen consecutive years, and with Casa Caminada, Oz, and the shared-table world of IGNIV, Andreas has built not just a restaurant, but an ecosystem. A vision that welcomes, educates, and generates the future. His deepest commitment lives in the Fundaziun Uccelin, where he mentors young talents and sends them out into the world. Because for him, greatness is not only measured on the plate, but in the responsibility to pass knowledge on. This book, Beyond Peaks, tells the story of a cook who turned his homeland into a language and into a cultural gesture. A cuisine that reminds us that beauty, when it is conscious, is always an ethical act.' - Massimo Bottura

About the Author

Andreas Caminada is the celebrated chef behind Schloss Schauenstein, the three-Michelin-star restaurant housed in a historic Swiss castle that consistently ranks among the World's 50 Best Restaurants. Widely regarded as one of Europe's most visionary chefs, he is known for his elegant, ingredient-driven cuisine and deep commitment to local producers and sustainability. He is also the chef of Casa Caminada, Oz, Igniv, and Mammertsberg.

Marcel Skibba is the longtime Head Chef at Schloss Schauenstein and a close creative partner to Andreas Caminada. Known for his refined technique and deep understanding of flavor, Skibba plays a pivotal role in translating the restaurant's philosophy into every dish. He has been instrumental in maintaining Schauenstein's three-Michelin-star status and its place among the most acclaimed restaurants in the world.

Jorge Vallejo is a globally acclaimed chef who transformed Quintonil in Mexico City into a celebrated fine-dining restaurant that redefines Mexican cuisine using traditional ingredients.