On the fourth day of the Bremen week of "Das Perfekte Dinner," 39-year-old Nico, who is known for his performances as a party singer, faced significant scrutiny over the quality of his culinary offerings. Despite his desire to impress his guests with homemade dishes, the evening proved to be more challenging than anticipated.
During this dinner event, held on March 13, 2025, Nico endeavored to create memorable meals but fell short, leaving his guests hungry and dissatisfied. He had previously expressed his wish for heartier meat dishes and hoped to serve something special; instead, he only managed to plate tiny portions of food, creating disappointment among the diners. "I wished we could perhaps have some meat, or at least something like a tasty roast," Nico remarked, voicing his frustrations amid the plant-based meals he ended up preparing.
The dinner began with promise, as the guests were whisked away to the venue in limousines—a touch of luxury to start the night. Yet, as the evening progressed, Nico's limitations as a cook became painfully evident. He faced significant time management issues and found himself stressed about preparing the dessert, which was supposed to be Crema catalana, but he scrapped the plan at 5:11 PM. Instead, he opted for something less ambitious: sliced apples. "That took too long; I’ll just serve apples, and I won’t have the stress about it," he decided, showing his inclination to dodge the mess of rigorous preparations.
The anticipation turned to confusion as guests critiqued the appetizer. Young Philip, 23, looked at the plate and stated, "I imagined something different,” describing the burrata served as being not up to par. Charlotte, 72, also expressed her thoughts on the appetizer, insisting, "This is not burrata." Despite Nico's reasoning of opting for quicker options, the guests were left yearning for more flavors.
The tension mounted as the main course arrived, with Nico proudly announcing his self-cooked pasta and salmon. "What I can definitely do is fish," he confidently declared. Yet, the reality was starkly different. Zeynep, 34, who is vegan, received less-than-enthusiastic fare—a small portion of store-bought tofu with noodles. "I was left speechless," was her stunned reflection, echoing the sentiments of frustration felt by many others at the table.
Philip was particularly dismayed by how little he had been served. "For me, the portion was pathetic," he stated openly about his experience, casting doubt on Nico's culinary choices throughout the evening. Charlotte added to the chorus of criticism, asking, "Do you still have more noodles?" Her simple request underlined the inadequacy of the meal.
Nico’s attempts to salvage the meal ended with what he called "Bratapfel," or baked apples—though they were just four small pieces he had presented with flair, calling them “a Mallorquinischer Apfel.” Elena, one of the guests, observed quietly, "He baked some apple pieces and caramelized them with the Bunsen burner." This attempt at selling the dessert as something exotic did not fly well with the guests, many of whom felt misled by the presentation.
Philip concluded the meal with discontent, sharing, "It was sold as more than it actually is, and I found it disappointing at the end." With the guests left feeling shortchanged both in portion size and qualitative satisfaction, Nico scored 25 points overall for the evening, which was surprisingly higher than he might have expected, considering the critiques.
The night, though filled with laughs and unexpected moments, demonstrated how challenging hosting can be, even for those aiming to impress. While Nico had hoped to showcase his cooking skills during this week of "Das Perfekte Dinner," he left his guests with as many questions about his culinary abilities as they had brought to the table.