Munich. The Wiesn innkeeper Sepp Kraetz was voted "Gastronome of the Year" by Schlemmer Atlas. The 55 year old man will be honoured on the 14th of September.

Around 400 guests are invited to the official ceremony at the Max-Joseph-Saal. The event will be held by Bavaria's prime minister Horst Seehofer. In addition, Eckhart Witzigmann, awarded cook of the century and gourmet specialist Gerd Kaefer will attend the evening.

The Busche publishing company publishes the Schlemmer Atlas each year. The restaurant guide lists over 4000 restaurants.