Press Release
Obbürgen, 17th September 2024 - Set high above the clouds with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is pleased to announce the fifth annual edition of year’s Chefs United – Chef Wehrle & Friends, taking place on Saturday 7th December at the resort’s Lakeview Ballroom.
Hosted by Corporate Culinary Director Mike Wehrle, this year's event promises an unforgettable evening of culinary exploration. Joining Chef Wehrle is a stellar lineup of guest chefs including Matthew Marshall (Royal Automobile Club, London), Alina Meissner-Bebrout (Bibraud, Ulm), Emmanuel Renaut (Flocons de Sel, Megève), Philipp Heid (Hotel Maier & Seegut Zeppelin, Friedrichshafen), and Christian Scharrer (Weissenhaus). Chefs of the Bürgenstock Collection will join the feast with Andreas Haseloh (Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa), Ludovic Douteau (Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne) as well as Damián Carini (GaultMillau Pâtissier of the Year 2024).
Matthew Marshall, the Executive Chef of the Royal Automobile Club of which King Charles is the Patron has had the honor of cooking for Queen Elizabeth. The approach to cooking Matthew Marshall is rooted in a thorough understanding of the food supply chain. He prioritises sourcing the highest quality ingredients from trusted suppliers who share his values of sustainability and excellence. This dedication extends beyond mere transactions Matthew personally visits farms and producers, such as Portwood Asparagus Farm in Norfolk, to engage with the people behind the produce. This hands-on approach ensures that every ingredient used in The Club’s kitchens meets his rigorous standards for quality and sustainability. His signature dish for the evening will feature scallops, leeks, and caviar.
At only 33 years old, Alina Meissner-Bebrout is already making waves in the culinary world as one of the youngest recipients of a Michelin star. Alina achieved this remarkable feat at Ulm’s one
Michelin-starred Bibraud Restaurant, a gem among Germany's smallest Michelin-starred kitchens. Alina is swiftly making a name for herself as a rising star in the fine dining scene, with her innovative approach already earning her prestigious accolades. Her signature dish for the evening will showcase char, sauerkraut and cucumber.
Emmanuel Renaut is the acclaimed chef and owner of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant
Flocons de Sel, located in Megève, France. Known for his innovative approach to alpine cuisine, Renaut has earned a reputation as one of the finest chefs in the world, blending tradition with creativity to highlight local ingredients. His culinary excellence was further recognised when he was awarded the prestigious GaultMillau d'Or Trophy for the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region in 2019. Renaut’s work has captivated gourmands internationally, and he has been a featured chef at worldrecognized events.
With over 19 years in Michelin-starred kitchens and four years earning his own star at Parkhotel Vitznau, Philipp Heid has recently shifted from fine dining to creative regional cuisine. Since March 2023, he has been the head chef at "Speiserei im Maier" in Fischbach, near Friedrichshafen. Previously, he led the acclaimed PRISMA restaurant at Parkhotel Vitznau, where his distinctive style earned him a Michelin star in 2018 and 16 points in Gault Millau, with a focus on vegetarian dishes. At Hotel Maier, he embraces Slow Food principles and heritage products, while Seegut Zeppelin features a modern vegetarian sharing concept amidst stunning lake and alpine views. His signature dish will feature a pumpkin lentil salad accompanied by an organic egg, hemp oil foam, purslane, and sourdough bread.
Chef Christian Scharrer is a distinguished culinary artist renowned for his exceptional contributions to fine dining. Scharrer has earned a reputation for innovative and refined cuisine, and currently heads the two Michelin starred kitchen at Weissenhaus. For the evening, Scharrer’s standout dish will be his “Seezunge am Ostseestrand”, a testament to his mastery of seafood and his meticulous approach to both flavour and presentation.
Joining from the Bürgenstock Collection will be Executive Chefs Andreas Haseloh of Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa and Ludovic Douteau of Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne. Also attending is Damián Carini, Executive Pastry Chef at Bürgenstock Resort, who has been honoured as GaultMillau Pâtissier des Jahres 2024. With “Chefs United”, Corporate Culinary Director Mike Wehrle ensures that the resort's finest culinary offerings are showcased at their best.
Amid lively conversations with fellow food enthusiasts and guest chefs, the evening will feature entertainment by The Knights Club Band and exquisite specialty dishes served from live cooking stations from Europe's finest kitchens. Tickets for the Chefs United event can be purchased here: Chefs United | Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (burgenstockresort.com)
Overnight Package and Exclusive Offers
For those who wish to fully enjoy the "Chefs United – Chef Wehrle & Friends" experience, the Bürgenstock Resort offers a special overnight package. This package includes one night’s stay with breakfast at one of the resort’s renowned hotels, either The Heritage or The Contemporary, and up to two tickets for the event. Additionally, guests receive complimentary access to the Diamond Domes tennis courts, the Alpine Spa, the Bürgenstock Cinema, the Bürgenstock funicular, and the MS Bürgenstock catamaran.
The event will take place in the Lakeview Ballroom, starting with an aperitif at 6:00 PM, followed by a live cooking show, with free-flowing champagne and wines. A stylish cocktail party with lounge seating and music by the Knights Club Band will round off the evening. Individual tickets for the evening event are also available at CHF 285 per person.
Both the overnight package for the event can be booked here: Chefs United Overnight Package | Bürgenstock Resort (burgenstockresort.com)
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 360 rooms spread across three hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior), offering two distinct accommodation choices – The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing (5* Superior) and Taverne 1879. In addition, the resort boasts 17 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.
The Bürgenstock Collection
The Bürgenstock Collection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe hotel groups, operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 677 rooms and 17 residence suites. The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (360 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and The Adria in South Kensington, London (22 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.
About Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer, and operator, based in Qatar. With 50 years’ experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and / or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2030. As the country’s flagship hospitality organisation, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar’s long-term economic vision.
Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and United States of America. While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, The Bürgenstock Collection and Murwab Hotel Group.
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