Zoug, 9th of December 2022
Press release
BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS & RESORT LAKE LUCERNE TO PUBLISH NEW COOKBOOK
« THE SEVEN KITCHENS »
The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne has announced the impending release of its celebratory recipe book, “The Seven Kitchens of the Bürgenstock Resort”, to mark the resort’s 150th anniversary in 2023.
World renowned for its exemplary culinary offering across seven restaurants, the Bürgenstock Resort is acclaimed for its tastes of the world. From classic French cuisine in the Brasserie Ritzcoffier to authentic Pan-Asian delights in Spices Kitchen & Terrace and nose-to-tail concepts at Oak Grill & Pool Patio, each menu is a gourmand’s delight. These different cuisines have one thing in common: they are conceived and created by Corporate Culinary Director, Mike Wehrle.
Mike has been at the helm of the gourmet offering of the resort since it relaunched in 2017 and has cemented Bürgenstock Resort’s culinary reputation with his brigade of experienced chefs from across the globe. With the launch of this 303-page cook book, readers will discover dishes that range from easy, simple plates for beginners through to more challenging haute cuisine recipes that will hone a chef’s craftsmanship. For the first time, those using the book will be able to bring some of the culinary excellence of the Bürgenstock Resort restaurants into their homes to experience it with friends and family.
The structure of the recipe section is based on the cuisine of the individual restaurants, with more than 140 recipes to try. Before each chapter, Mike’s philosophy, thoughts and considerations behind his approach to the different recipes and what makes each authentic are shared. Readers will also find a wealth of information about the heritage of the Resort dating back over 150 years, its famed guests and the developments which have culminated in the award-winning Bürgenstock Resort of today.
Mike Wehrle, corporate culinary director at The Bürgenstock Collection, comments: “I am proud to mark 150 years of culinary excellence at Bürgenstock Resort with this launch of this celebratory recipe book. Written with pure joy, it is an insight into the world of the Bürgenstock Resort Kitchens. Each page highlights the passion, the expertise and the finesse of the chefs found across the Resort. Covering all seasons and the directions of each of the seven kitchens, readers will find recipes that will have them cooking from the simplest to the most gourmet of dishes. For the first time, they will bring a taste of Bürgenstock Resort into their own homes.”
Upon launch in December 2022, The Seven Kitchens of the Bürgenstock Resort will be available for purchase in English or in German in-store at the resort’s SkyBoutique or online for CHF 49.
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.
