Former 'Kocharena' Juror Katja Burghardt Passes Away at 62

The journalist and former TV personality, known for her role on the Vox cooking competition, leaves a lasting legacy in the media and culinary world.

Katja Burghardt, a journalist and former juror on the Vox show 'Die Kocharena,' has died at the age of 62.
Her death was confirmed by the Hamburger Jahreszeiten Verlag and her family, with a funeral service scheduled for February 21, 2025, in Hamburg.
Burghardt was widely recognized for her role on 'Die Kocharena,' where she judged cooking competitions between amateur and professional chefs from 2007 to 2013.
In addition to her TV work, she served as editor-in-chief of the magazine 'Vital' since 2011 and previously led 'Essen & Trinken' magazine for four years.
Colleagues and friends have expressed deep sorrow over her passing, highlighting her impact on the media industry and her vibrant personality.