The “Zum Kuhhirten” Traditional House reopens with a new concept

“To the Cowherd”

A traditional restaurant dares to make a new start – with an unusual concept

The search for a buyer was difficult and the tragedy enormous. But from November 19 there will be a new start – with an unusual price concept.

After months of uncertainty, the future of the traditional Bremen restaurant “Zum Kuhhirten” has become clear: from November 19, the Kelkenberg family, who already run “Meierei im Bürgerpark”, will continue to run the restaurant in the Stadtwerder. After renovations, the restaurant will reopen this Thursday with the usual name but with a different concept.

The generational change was initially planned differently: his son Sascha Feldt was supposed to take over the restaurant from his parents as head chef. But his early death ruined these plans. The family then decided to retire from the hotel business due to their age.

Finding a buyer proved difficult – on the one hand because of the impact of the pandemic and the lack of skilled workers in the industry, and on the other because of its sheer size: In addition to the 80-seat main restaurant, there is an events space that can accommodate up to 500 people on 10,000 square meters.

But they were lucky. Jasper Kelkenberg now relies on a clear concept: “Home-style cooking, very cheap and very tasty.” The small menu offers classics such as schnitzel for 11 euros or currywurst with fries for 9.50 euros.

If several guests at the table have the same dish, it will cost less – the principle of “the table is set independently”. “Everyone should be able to eat with us,” “Weser-Kurier” quotes Kelkenberg. Initially there was a kale menu, in the future there will be seasonal offerings and a lunch menu.

Before the new era begins, a flea market will be held at the cowshed from October 15 to 19. Memorabilia from 30 years is sold there, accompanied by cheap food and drink. All existing staff will be taken over by the new operator. Starting November 19, “The Cowherd” will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m.