Illycaffè announces Johannes Nuding, two-Michelin-star chef, as new Chef Ambassador. He joins in pursuit of excellence and premium ingredients.
Excellence unites coffee and fine dining
Illycaffè, famed for sustainable high-quality coffee, appoints Johannes Nuding to its illy Chef Ambassador program. He leads the Schwarzer Adler restaurant in Hall, Tyrol, Austria, sharing a commitment to top-tier excellence and ingredient respect.
Nuding honed his skills in Europe’s top kitchens with legends like Joël Robuchon and Pierre Gagnaire. As Executive Chef at London’s Sketch, he earned three Michelin stars. In 2022, with wife Lilit, he revived the historic Schwarzer Adler, emphasizing local, seasonal ingredients through innovative, eco-conscious cuisine.
In 2025, the restaurant secured two Michelin stars, affirming its path. This mirrors illy’s approach, selecting prime Arabica origins and enhancing them via expert craft.
In Johannes Nuding, we see a culinary approach that speaks our language: care, research, authenticity.
Said Cristina Scocchia, illycaffè CEO. Through the program, Nuding will craft a custom blend with Università del Caffè support, blending nine pure Arabica varieties. Exclusive to Schwarzer Adler, it pairs perfectly with his sensory gastronomy.
From my first sip of illy coffee, I felt instant harmony: the same care and quest for quality.
Noted chef Johannes Nuding. Launched in 2017, illy Chef Ambassador features elite chefs in categories like Masters of illy Excellence, Sustainable Chefs, and Pâtissiers.
Founded in 1933 in Trieste, illycaffè crafts a 100% Arabica blend from nine top origins. It serves 10 million cups daily across 140 countries, prioritizing sustainability as a B Corp.
