Overview
- VOX’s cooking competition begins its Darmstadt run with Markus hosting the first evening for fellow contestants.
- Drawing on family ties to South Tyrol, he serves a themed menu featuring handmade Schlutzkrapfen, lamb with potato and broccoli, and a Kaiserschmarrn dessert.
- A texture issue with his potato purée prompts self‑criticism from Markus, though guests say they enjoyed the dish.
- At the table, Max admits he applied mainly to appear on television, adding that he enjoys cooking as well.
- Local connections surface as Turina and Susanne reveal they know each other from kindergarten, helping the group settle in quickly.