Lucerne, 28 September 2023
Press release
BÜRGENSTOCK RESORT LAKE LUCERNE PRESENTS ‘CHEFS UNITED’: A SYMPOSIUM OF CULINARYEXCELLENCE
Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is pleased to announce the third edition of its ‘Chefs United’ gastronomic series, as seven of the world’s leading hotels come together in an evening of unrivalled culinary artistry and entertainment. The highly anticipated event will take place on the 25th November 2023 in the historic venues of Brasserie Ritzcoffier and Salon 1903, which will be transformed into a theatre of live cookery where each of the house as well as famous Swiss producers will have their own station to demonstrate individual culinary concepts. Recently named “Pâtissier of the Year 2024” by the renowned restaurant guide Gault&Millau, Damián Carini, Executive Pastry Chef of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, will delight guests with his outstanding creations.
Present at the showcase will be world-renowned luxury properties The Savoy London, represented by Executive Chef Gerald Quadros, the Raffles Doha, with Italian Chef Antonio Dalessio, the Fairmont Doha with Indian Chef Saneesh Varghese and The Peninsula Paris, represented by Chef Tak Lau Yuen from Lili Restaurant. The Bürgenstock Collection will host the party with Mike Wehrle, Corporate Culinary Director, and Damián Carini, Executive Pastry Chef of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Ludovic Douteau, Executive Chef at the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne and Wolfgang Schmidt, Chef de Cuisine of Jack’s Brasserie, representing the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa. The best of Swiss producers will join the party including Oona Caviar, the first Swiss caviar from sturgeon bred in mountain spring water, Casa Nobile, the best chocolate maker of Switzerland, Swiss Lachs and its pure Alpine salmon as well as Muriel Beeler, daughter of the Maître Fromager Rolf Beeler, master affineur of raw milk artisan cheese.
Live entertainment will delight guests, as their tastebuds are taken on an unique journey around the globe. Guests are invited to arrive at 6pm to soak in the Belle-Epoque beauty of the Salon 1903 with an aperitif, before the culinary demonstrations begin at 7pm.
To celebrate the occasion, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is pleased to extend a special overnight break to attend the event, “Chefs United: A Night for the Culinary Curious” including accommodation in one of the iconic Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa suites, complete with a signed Bürgenstock cookbook by Mike Wehrle on arrival. A sumptuous breakfast with panoramic views of the lake and Alps beyond will be available in Spices Kitchen & Terrace the following morning. Guests will have full access to the spectacular Alpine Spa - the largest spa in Europe - admission to the exclusive Bürgenstock Cinema and use of the Diamond Dome Tennis Courts. Complimentary travel to and from the resort from Lucerne will also be offered allowing for a memorable entrance as guests glide across the lake in the MS Bürgenstock Catamaran, followed by Bürgenstock Funicular transport up to the hotel lobby.
Tickets for Chefs United event are CHF 225 per person, available on the following link: https://burgenstockresort.com/en/happenings/chefs-united
Overnight package “Chefs United: A Night for the Culinary Curious” break prices from CHF 1230. https://burgenstockresort.com/en/offers/chefs-united-a-night-for-the-culinary-curious
Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne
The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is part of The Bürgenstock Collection headquartered in Switzerland. The resort comprises a total inventory of 348 rooms spread across two hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5*), offering two distinct accommodation choices – The Contemporary and The Heritage, and the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing (5*). In addition, the resort boasts 67 residence suites, ten restaurants, lounges and bars, a 10’000 m² award-winning Alpine Spa, a holistic Waldhotel Spa and a wide range of leisure activities. The Bürgenstock Collection portfolio includes the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and The Adria in South Kensington, London (24 rooms).
The Bürgenstock Collection
The Bürgenstock Collection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe hotel groups, operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 667 rooms and 67 residence suites. The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (348 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and The Adria in South Kensington, London (24 rooms) dazzle guests from all over the world with their rich heritage, elegant, contemporary design, leading spas and their exceptional culinary offers, while remaining completely true to the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, service and discretion.