Bavarian Chef

on april 1, 1974, eckhard and bruni thalwitz opened the bavarian chef on route 29 in madison, virginia. the bavarian chef quickly became a local favorite, renowned for its tasty fare and warm hospitality. generous portions, family-style side dishes and mouth-watering desserts are the hallmark of a hearty meal at the bavarian chef. today, chef/owner jerome thalwitz continues his parents’ tradition of culinary excellence. in may 2010, jerome and christine thalwitz opened a second location in the historic train station in downtown fredericksburg, virginia. in a setting reminiscent of the many lovely bahnhof restaurants in germany, diners delight in hearing the occasional train rumble past on the elevated tracks. in 2013, jerome and christine purchased a mobile food truck and founded bavarian chef catering. known throughout the united states, and even internationally, for its inspired german cuisine and gemütlichkeit, or cheery conviviality, the bavarian chef restaurants have garnered accl