SECOND ROUND OF THE BÜRGENSTOCK EAT SERIES AT THE BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS & RESORT LAKE LUCERNE

Mike Wehrle and the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne are pleased to welcome guest appearances by celebrated Swiss Chef Franz Wiget and Netflix’s Chef’s Table star Asma Khan for two guest chef events. The third event, Chefs United - Chef Wehrle & Friends, features many more culinary personalities and is set to put September’s three-day Bürgenstock EAT Series event firmly on the food event calendar.

Where work becomes pleasure: from Saturday, 10th of September until Monday, 12th of September 2022, Corporate Culinary Director Mike Wehrle will be bringing culinary stars Franz Wiget and Asma Khan as well as renowned personalities from the Swiss and German culinary scene into his restaurants as award-winning colleagues. Following the resounding success of the first event held in September 2019, it is now time to continue the Bürgenstock EAT Series in 2022. “Life is always better together, be it behind the stove or around a beautiful table. The Bürgenstock EAT Series is a feast for the senses that pays tribute to fine cuisine and renowned chefs”, says top Chef Mike Wehrle.

Guest Chef Event Franz Wiget – Saturday, 10th of September 2022

This appearance will be the last of his brilliant career: until a few weeks ago, the 61-year-old Swiss Chef managed the Adelboden restaurant in the Canton of Schwyz, for which Guide Michelin awarded him 2 stars and GaultMillau 18 points. For 35 years, he led the prestigious chalet, built in 1773, where GaultMillau bestowed the title of “Up and Coming Chef of the Year” on him in 2001 and “Chef of the Year” in 2012. His trademark was always classic cuisine focusing on superb, often regional, products with his sauce creations, which have an astounding depth and complex aroma, being well-known all over the world.

At the Bürgenstock EAT Series, he will showcase his expertise twice over: on Saturday evening, 10 September 2022, at the Brasserie Ritzcoffier and at Sunday lunch under the motto “Chefs United” with Asma Khan and Mike Wehrle, who will be cooking together in the Palace Hotel.

Chefs United - Chef Wehrle & Friends – Sunday, 11th of September 2022

The who’s who of the restaurant scene will be meeting at this event: on the second day of the Bürgenstock EAT Series, Mike Wehrle and the personalities listed below will be sampling the gourmet fare at various stands on the Palace Terrace and in the Ritzcoffier restaurant:

Asma Khan - Darjeeling Express, London, United Kingdom

Franz Wiget - Adelboden, Steinen, Switzerland

Stefan Jäckle – Storchen, Zurich, Switzerland

Viktoria Fuchs – Spielweg, Münstertal, Germany

Iris Bettinger – Hotel Reuter, Germany

Martin Fauster – Wolfshöhle, Germany

Wolfgang Schmidt – Schweizerhof Bern, Switzerland

Ludovic Douteau – Royal Savoy Lausanne, Switzerland

Rolf Beeler – Maître Fromager (master cheesemaker), Switzerland

Casa Nobile - Awarded as best Swiss chocolatier, Switzerland

Guest Chef event Asma Khan– Monday, 12th of September 2022

Her Indian roots are evident in every one of her dishes and in every recipe: the 52-year-old was born in West Bengal and now lives in London. Before starting her career as a chef, she studied law and graduated from King’s College London. As soon as she finished her studies, she started a supper club in her Kensington apartment before opening the Darjeeling Express restaurant in Covent Garden, staffed by women only. She then published her cookbook, Asma’s Indian Kitchen, appeared in Netflix’s documentary series, Chef’s Table, and was once named Number 1 on Business Insider’s 100 Coolest People in Food and Drink.

The dynamic businesswoman will also present tempting dishes to guests at the Bürgenstock EAT Series twice over: at Sunday lunch she will cook in the Palace Hotel with her colleagues and on Monday evening she will inspire guests with her recipes at Spices Kitchen & Terrace.

Program summary

Saturday, 10th of September: Guest Chef Franz Wiget

Guest Chef: Franz Wiget

Restaurant: Brasserie Ritzcoffier, Bürgenstock Resort

Time: from 6 p.m.

Menu: 5-course sharing menu

Price: CHF 238 per person, incl. Bürgenstock funicular and ferry

Tickets: EAT Series - Franz Wiget | Happenings | Bürgenstock Resort (burgenstockresort.com)

Sunday, 11th of September: Chefs United - Chef Wehrle & Friends

Guest Chefs:

Asma Khan - Darjeeling Express, London, United Kingdom

Franz Wiget - Adelboden, Steinen, Switzerland

Stefan Jäckle – Storchen, Zurich, Switzerland

Viktoria Fuchs – Spielweg, Münstertal, Germany

Iris Bettinger – Hotel Reuter, Germany

Martin Fauster – Wolfshöhle, Germany

Wolfgang Schmidt – Schweizerhof Bern, Switzerland

Ludovic Douteau – Royal Savoy Lausanne, Switzerland

Rolf Beeler – Maître Fromager (master cheesemaker), Switzerland

Casa Nobile - Awarded as best Swiss chocolatier, Switzerland

Place: Palace Terrace, Ritzcoffier & Salon1903

Time: from12.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Price: CHF 398 per person, incl. Bürgenstock funicular and ferry

Tickets: Chefs United - Chef Wehrle & Friends | Happenings | Bürgenstock Resort (burgenstockresort.com)

Monday, 12th of September: Guest Chef Asma Khan

Guest Chef: Asma Khan

Restaurant: Spices Kitchen & Terrace, Bürgenstock Resort

Time: from 6 p.m.

Menu: 3-course sharing menu

Price: CHF 173 per person, incl. Bürgenstock funicular and ferry

Tickets: EAT Series - Asma Khan | Happenings | Bürgenstock Resort (burgenstockresort.com)

Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne

The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is part of The Bürgenstock Collection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The resort comprises a total inventory of 383 rooms spread across four hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior), the Palace Hotel 1903 (5*), the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence (5*) including a Health & Medical Center and the Taverne 1879 (3*). In addition, the resort boasts 67 residence suites, ten restaurants, lounges and bars, a 10’000 m² Alpine 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) and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms).

The Bürgenstock Collection

Headquartered in Zug, The Bürgenstock Collection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe hotel groups, operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 678 rooms and 67 residence suites. The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (383 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 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.