Who cooks more at home? - How a TV Host and Michelin Chef Share Kitchen Duties and Italian Passion

TV host and author Nova Meierhenrich and her partner, Michelin-starred chef Brian Bojsen, recently attended an immersive dining event in Hamburg. The couple, who share a deep love for Italian food, joined other culinary enthusiasts at Port des Lumières for an evening hosted by Mutti. Both bring their own unique approaches to cooking at home, where they split kitchen duties evenly. Meierhenrich, 51, prefers cooking by instinct, often improvising with whatever ingredients she has available. She grows her own tomatoes but still relies on high-quality canned tomatoes for her pasta sauces. Bojsen, 53, began his culinary career under an Italian chef before running his own restaurant in Sardinia. His favourite pasta dish is Spaghetti Bolognese—though only when Meierhenrich prepares it.

At the Hamburg event, the couple connected with other food lovers, including chef Manuel Struck, 33. Struck, who favours Bolognese and Carbonara, also recommends using canned tomatoes for the best pasta sauces. The evening highlighted how both home cooks and professionals value simple, quality ingredients in Italian cooking. Back in their own kitchen, Meierhenrich and Bojsen take turns preparing meals. Their shared passion for food keeps their home cooking dynamic, blending spontaneity with refined technique.

The dining event reinforced the couple’s appreciation for Italian cuisine, which they often recreate at home. Meierhenrich’s improvisational style and Bojsen’s professional experience complement each other in the kitchen. Their approach shows how quality ingredients and shared effort can make everyday cooking special.