Meet InterContinental Houston's Executive Chef - Chef Peter Laufer

Executive Chef Peter Laufer received his first culinary experience growing up in Munich, Germany where he began his culinary journey at the Hotel Bauer in Munich. Here he completed a three-year apprenticeship before going on to take a position as Commis de Gardemanager at the Weinhaus Schwartzwaelder where he learned to pair exceptional food with fine wines. He left Munich to take a position as Commis de Tourant at the Hotel Alpina in Garmish-Partenkirchen, which specialized in spa cuisine and promoted a healthy lifestyle.

In 1989 Peter Laufer answered his country’s call – he was stationed in Mittenwald where he served in the officer's dining facility catering to member of NATO and parliament ministers. Upon his military release he traveled to Gstaad, Switzerland and the Grand Hotel Bellevue as the Chef de Partie, promoted to Sous Chef in the 14-point Gault Millau Restaurant. This experience lead Robert Speth, the Michelin-star chef, to ask Peter to work at the 18-point Gault Millau Restaurant, Chessery.

Peter spent the next eight years in the luxury cruise industry refining his culinary skills in South America, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, the Mediterranean, Northern Russia and Scandinavia. In 2002, he landed at the Miami InterContinental Hotel where he catered to the Miami Social scene. Chef Peter Laufer is an ACF Certified Executive Chef and member of the LA Chaine des Rotisseurs and the Escoffier Society of Houston.

Chef Peter Laufer is thrilled to have made his last stop on this culinary expedition at the InterContinental Houston featuring The Restaurant and the ultimate chef’s table. Table One offers a commanding view of the action for up to ten guests who dine on a personally crafted menu by the Chef, fitting the specific food requests and desires of the guests complete with creative wine pairings.