Prince Henry's cook and his cookbook
What dishes were served at Prince Heinrich’s table? Where did the food come from, and who was involved in preparing it? With these questions, this year’s cabinet exhibition sheds light for the first time on an aspect of daily life at a Prussian princely court.
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Georg Conrad Singstock, Gründlicher Unterricht in der Kochkunst für alle Stände. Von G. E. Singstock, vormals Küchenmeister des Hochseligen Prinzen Heinrich von Preußen Königl. Hoheit
Rheinsberg Palace was Heinrich’s favorite residence. Here, the prince, his court, and numerous guests from Germany and abroad had to be catered for.
For nineteen years, Georg Conrad Singstock was among those responsible for this task; he served the prince first as a cook and later as head chef. When the prince died in 1802, Singstock retired. He then decided to compile his professional experience into a three-volume guide to the art of cooking, which was published in 1813. The book reveals a great deal about consumption patterns in the late 18th century in general and at Heinrich’s court in particular.
Based on nine selected recipes from the cookbook, the exhibition explores various aspects of ingredient availability, the animals and plants that were on the menu during Henry’s time, and the contribution a kitchen garden could make to the economic management of the court.
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Hours of Operation
- Closed on Mondays
- Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Closed on September 2, 2026
