BANQUET DOCUMENTATION
Business lunches, birthday party, wedding dinner, family feast, we provide delicious accompaniment!
The history of the «Pfistern»
In the year 1408 the baker and millers founded their own organisation. Shortly after that the pastry-chefs joined them and in 1958 the shipmen of the «Pfisternnauen» became part of the organisation. In the first half of the 15th century the Pfistern guild became the legal owner of the building, which earlier belonged to the monastery «Im Hof». The guild house was mainly used for negotiations and gatherings of the bakers and millers. It was a big advantage being situated right next to the town hall in which the wheat and flour market was held.
As producers of staple food the bakers had a very good reputation and were very wealthy in those times. The pastry-chefs made sweets and cakes that only the wealthy people could afford. Flour and bread prices were decided in the gatherings which took place in the guild house. Every current guild member has his own family crest and today the family crest decorating the wooden walls of our restaurant.
The guild had secular and religious duties. The guild members would take any opportunity to get together and enjoy a good meal with delicious wine. Each year they would celebrate the «Bot», a traditional annual get-together of the guild.
In the early days the vegetable tradesman had the right to sell their fruit and vegetables under the arcades «Unter der Egg». Until 1977 (the year the building was rebuilt) family Emch had a vegetable stall under arcades of the guild house, where they sold their fresh fruit and vegetables daily. After the rebuilding of the guild house the market stalls were moved to the arcades of the town hall. Today the weekly Lucerne market (Tue & Sat) and the fishmarket (Tue, Fri & Sat) take place under the arcade «Unter der Egg».
In 1829 the guild was altered to an organisation and on 5th November 1874 the building was sold to the brothers Sigrist who ran it as a hotel with restaurant. In 1955 Alois Galliker became owner of the house. In 1977 the association of the bakers and pastry-chefs of Lucerne bought the building and founded the association «Guild house zu Pfistern» giving the house its traditional purpose and value back.
In 1894 Alois and Joseph Sigrist assigned Seraphin Weingartner to paint the south and east façade of the building. In memory of the history and function of the house Seraphin Weingartner designed two intertwining vines carrying the 59 family crests of the members of the guild who once purchased the guild house in 1408. The artist found pictures of the family crests in an armorial of the Pfistern guild of 1408. Oskar Limacher and Emil Segesser completed the actual work.
Liselotte Schmid was tenant of the Pfistern for over 20 years. With passion and enthusiasm she brought back the spirit of the old guild house. After refurbishing in 2009 a new era began, the family establishment Eltschinger with Remimag Gastronomie AG became the host of the restaurant with following motto: «Pfistern, our daily bread. Young – fresh – bold».
The entire Pfistern team welcomes you.
Melanie Häberli, Manager
Banquet impressions
«Beiz» (Space for 60 people for dignified banquets)
«Pfisternstube» (Space for 65 people for cozy banquets)
Guild hall (Space for 60 people)
«Unter der Egg» & Reuss terrace (Space for 200 people for aperitifs)
100 fondue varieties in the «winter forest»
From November until January – our special «winter forest» location presents itself in a fairy tale atmosphere. Our special fondue menu offers 100 fondue varieties to choose from. We are convinced you will find your favourite!
Warm blankets, lamb skins and cherry stone bags will keep you cosy and warm (we recommend warm outdoor clothing).
We have a variety of options for larger groups. How about hot mulled wine accompanied by roasted chestnuts or a 5 course menu including fondue and dessert? Anything is possible. We have the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable experience.
Welcome at: www.winterwald.ch
«Winter Forest» aperitif suggestions
«Classic Christmas» 16.50 p. p.
Hot chestnuts (100 g), homemade mulled wine (1 cup = 200 ml) non-alcoholic punch instead of mulled wine 13.50 p. p
«Classic Christmas à discrétion»
Hot chestnuts, homemade mulled wine non-alcoholic punch instead of mulled wine
«Sweet Christmas»
Hot chestnuts (100 g), homemade mulled wine (1 cup = 200 ml), gingerbread
p. p.
p. p.
Beverages
Cup of homemade mulled wine
Cup of non-alcoholic mulled wine
Cup of non-alcoholic punch
Snack 3.– p. p.
Gingerbread cubes
Fondue suggestions
The first | 61.–
The second | 64.–
Fondue selection
1) Pfistern with a homemade cheese mixture
2) Pilz with pan-fried mushroom
3) Bier with beer instead of wine
4) Tomaten refined with tomato paste
5) Gorgonzola with Gorgonzola
6) Pfeffer with green pepper
7) Dijon with Dijon mustard
8) Teuflisch scharf with extra chili
9) Himmlisch luftig refined with whipped cream
10) Provençalisches with provencal herbs
13) Rotwein with red wine instead of white wine refined with rosemary with caraway seed with extra garlic with chives with thyme with red pesto with mushrooms, bacon and onions with tarragon with three different types of breads with grapes with spinach with wild garlic with fig mustard refined with saffron with sweet and sour vegetables served separately served with curry and banana slices on the side refined with wasabi with Hungarian paprika with hemp seeds with dried apricots with apple juice instead of wine vegan fondue
Those and other types of fondues you will find in our special winter forest fondue card from November until January!
Aperitif
«Zunfthaus-Apéro» (fixed price for 20+ people)
Our special
We will pamper your taste buds with the following appetizers:
Cold appetisers tomato basil crostini, Swiss cheese nibbles, filled baguettes, selection of olives, salmon tartare on toast
Warm dishes cheese tartelettes, vegetable spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce, chicken satay skewers, curry sauce, king prawns in a crispy crust, chilli dip
Price also includes a glass of Prosecco, white wine (in a similar price range), orange juice or mineral water per person. Other drinks will be charged at cost.
31.– p. p.
«Simply brilliant» 13.50 p. p.
Tomato mozzarella garlic bread, Sbrinz cheese nibbles, olives breadsticks, «Muotathaler» forest ham
«Traditional»
Ham croissants, cheese tartelette, Swiss cheese nibbles, «Muotathaler» forest ham, marinierted mushrooms
17.– p. p.
Non-alcoholic drinks
We offer grape juice, apple juice and orange juice as our non-alcoholic alternatives
15.– per liter
Other aperitif suggestions: (at least 10 portions per selection / price per item)
To be enjoyed cold Beef tartare, toast
Tomato basil crostini
A selection of vegetable dips (Cocktail/yoghurt/curry sauce)
Swiss Sbrinz cheese, «Birnenweggen» bread
Lucerne Alpine cheese, dried meats, mango chutney
Breadsticks, cured smoked ham
Spicy eggplant tartare, toast 3.–
Warm dishes
Mini spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce
Crispy baked fish, tartar sauce
coriander dip
Menu suggestions
(Arrangements from groups of 15 people available, one menu for the whole group. Customized menus on request. Menu price per person.)
Menu 1 | 49.50
Crispy fried spring rolls –seasonal filling, Entlebuch alpine cheese, chilli sour cream sauce, salad, French dressing
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Creamy carnaroli risotto, lemon thyme, oven-grilled vegetables
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«Berry dream» –Philadelphia quark creme, wild berries, crunchy almond crumble
Menu 2 | 51.–
Soup of the day
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Pork loin schnitzel, creamy mushroom sauce, buttered pasta, seasonal vegetables
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Airy chocolate mousse, fruits
Menu 3 | 52.–
Mixed seasonal salad, house dressing
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Mushroom stuffed grilled chicken breast, rosemary jus, vegetables, mashed potatoes
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Warm chocolate fondant, raspberry sorbet
Menu 4 | 53.–
Creamy cauliflower soup, herb croutons
Juicy pork steak, herb crust, rich gravy, buttered pasta, glazed carrots
Seasonal sorbet, fruit garnish
Menu 5 | 55.50
Parsley foam soup
Roasted whitefish fillets «Lucerne-style», tomatoes, capers, lemon, vegetable ratatouille, mashed potatoes ***
Warm apple fritters, cinnamon sugar, vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce
Menu 6 | 59.–
Mixed seasonal salad, house dressing ***
Authentic Lucerne «Chügelipastetli» –veal and pork, «Brätkügeli» (Swiss meatballs), mushrooms, raisins, cream sauce, in a puff pastry, array of vegetables ***
Homemade caramel pudding, cream
Menu 7 | 61.–
White wine foam soup
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Veal saltimbocca, Merlot sauce, saffron risotto, seasonal vegetables
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Homemade panna cotta, fruit coulis
Menu 8 | 63.–
Creamy tomato soup, basil
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Beef stroganoff, peppers, mushrooms, gherkins, sour cream sauce, pilaf rice
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Lemon sorbet, limoncello
Gourment menu 1 | 92.–
Small avacado tomato tower ***
Carrot ginger foam soup, fried prawn ***
Seared prime rib of veal, rich port jus, potato gratin, selection of vegetables
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«Pfistern» symphony of desserts
Swiss menu | 64.–
Pfistern fondue, homemade cheese mixture
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«Lucerne-style» sliced veal, golden brown roesti (potatoes)
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«Pfistern» symphony of desserts
Gourment menu 2 | 102.–
Cured smoked ham, goat’s cream cheese, rocket, lemon oil, bread crisps
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Poached trout, basil risotto, olives, lemons, tomatoes, Riesling cream
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«Beerinha» – Lemon sherbet, lime, sucrose, beer
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Swiss beef fillet fried in one piece, sauce béarnaise, roesti croquettes, seasonal vegetables
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Cheesecake, seasonal fruits
Compile your own menu
(Arrangements from groups of 15 people available, one menu for the whole group. Customized menus on request. Menu price per person.)
Cold starters
Seasonal mixed leaf salad, mushrooms, croutons
or with bacon and egg
Seasonal mixed leaf salad, fried salmon
Mixed seasonal salad, house dressing
Tomato mozzarella caprese salad, basil (summer)
Salmon tartare, chives, sour cream, onions (summer)
From the soup pot
Consommé, port wine, puff pastry with Swiss cheese
Soup of the Day
Tomato cream soup, basil, wipped cream
White wine foam soup
Cream of asparagus soup (spring)
Pumpkin soup (autumn/winter)
Creamy cauliflower soup, herb croutons
Meat dishes
Roast chicken breast wrapped in bacon, creamy mustard sauce, 32.50 potato croquettes, green beans
Chicken piccata, tomato spaghetti, fresh rocket, seasonal vegetables 30.50
Pork schnitzel, creamy mushroom sauce, buttered pasta, seasonal vegetables 30.–
Pork steak, herb crust, gravy, potato gratin, glazed carrots
Roast pork «Aargau-style», herb jus, potato croquettes, green beans with bacon 33.50
Haunch of lamb, herb and garlic marinade, rosemary potatoes, array of vegetables 36.50
Beef stroganoff, rice, sour cream 43.50
Grilled fillet of beef, Béarnaise sauce, potato gratin, array of vegetables
Entrecôte steak, port sauce, fried potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Veal saltimbocca, Merlot sauce, saffron risotto, seasonal vegetables
Sliced veal «Lucerne-style», golden brown roesti (potatoes) 42.50
Fish dishes
Steamed whitefish fillet «Zug-style», herb white wine sauce, leaf spinach, pilaf rice 35.50
Fried salmon fillet «Lucerne-style», tomatoes, capers, lemon, 35.50 boiled potatoes, spinach
Perch fillet baked in a crispy beer batter, tartar sauce, pommes frites 36.50
Pasta, risotto and vegetarian dishes
«Älplermagronen» (Alpine macaroni), potatoes, cream sauce, 26.50 sautéd onion rings, apple sauce
Saffron risotto, aubergine, peppers, courgette 27.50
Penne Paradiso, broccoli, mushrooms, tomato, cheese 24.50
Pfistern fondue from our own house blend with strong Entlebuch cheese 35.50
Valais Raclette, steamed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, silverskin onions, 34.–paprika, muskat
Vegan penne, spinach, cherry tomatoes, thyme sauce, cashews 26.50
Desserts
Lime cheesecake, strawberry sauce
Airy chocolate mousse, fruits 11.50
Homemade caramel pudding, cream 9.50
Panna cotta, fruit coulis 10.–
Warm apple fritters, cinnamon sugar, vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce 12.50
Lemon sorbet, limoncello 7.90
«Pfistern» symphony of desserts 14.–
Warm chocolate fondant, coconut ice cream 13.50
General information & conditions
Ambiance
These brief descriptions of our banquetting facilities should help you get a better picture of our location:
«Unter der Egg» has 200 seats and has a Bistro- / Café- / Biergarden-atmosphere. We offer light snacks up to complete luncheons. It’s the exact right spot for a cool glas of champagne in the summer or a hot mulled wine in the winter or an afternoon snack amongst friends. Just sit and enjoy the arcades and the waterside of the River Reuss.
The «Beiz» has 60 seats and has a traditional and rustic atmosphere. Make yourself comfortable on the cosy balcony or in the wood boarded parlour.
The «Pfisternstube» (apx. 45–65 seats; 80 seats during carnival) has an inviting, charming atmosphere. Enjoy traditional dishes with a spectacular view of the theatre, the Jesuit church, the famous wooden bridge and the Mount Pilatus. Whether you come for a candle-light dinner, a business dinner or a family get together, we can assure you an unforgettable atmosphere.
The guild hall on the second floor offers space for 25–60 guests. It’s perfect for meetings, seminars, family celebrations or other festivities. The hall has a dividing wall which offers more possibilities.
Images on www.restaurant-pfistern.ch and www.facebook.com/restaurant.pfistern
Confirmation
You will receive a written confirmation of your event. The banquet confirmation comes to effect after written confirmation by both parties. This can be done by mail, email or fax.
Corkage
If you prefer to bring your own wine, we will charge CHF 35.– per 75 cl bottle.
Decoration
Our prices include a small table decoration with flowers and matching candle. Naturally you can bring your own decoration with if you wish. If you need any advice our decorator will gladly be of assistance. We can arrange any kind of flower decoration at cost price. In this case you may take the decoration home after the event.
Desserts
Should you wish to bring your own wedding cake, pie or other dessert, we will charge CHF 5.–per present person.
Driving directions / parking
There are various parking facilities in the area of the Pfistern. The multi-storey car parks Kesselturm, Bahnhof and Kantonalbank are just around the corner. The main railway station of Lucerne is just 5 minutes away.
Extras
We can arrange a selection of surprise gifts for your guests such as a parmesan grater, wine of the year, Caffè del Capo and more. Other gift items can be found on www.weinundmehr.ch.
Late night surcharge
You would like to prolong your celebration? No problem! After 0:30 a.m. we charge CHF 300.–for the first hour and CHF 200.– for each additional hour.
Menu
All our meals are prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. Whenever possible, we use fruit and vegetables from the local farmers and producers. Should you need any assistance with your choice of menu do not hesitate to contact us. Banquets are calculated for groups of 15 people or more. Please let us know your menu choice (the same for all the participants), a vegetarian alternative is of course possible. Smaller groups (under 15 people) can order from our «a la carte» menu.
Number of guests
To avoid any misunderstanding, you should let us know the exact number of people two weeks before the event. We will accept a margin of error of 20 % of the first registered number of people. We need this information to calculate our purchasing, to plan our staff as well as for billing purposes. 48 hours before the event we can tolerate only a discrepancy of 5 % of the finale reported number. We can not account for any last minute changes.
Payment terms
The settlement of the account is either in cash, by creditcard or payable within 14 days net. We reserve the right to charge a prepayment in the total amount of the menu (excluding drinks), payable three days before the event. The remaining sum can be paid cash, by credit card or by invoice (payable within 14 days net). All prices include VAT. Please note that individual payment is not possible for groups.
In case of cancellation of a confirmed event, we kindly request a written notice. In addition, we will charge the following fee: from 14 days prior the date of the event we will charge 50 % of the agreed arrangement imposed on the number of people registered.
Please take note that we do not send invoices abroad. We expect prepayment (menu price multiplied by number of guests attending) 10 days prior to the event by credit card or bank transfer. Upon receipt of payment we will confirm your event.
Wine list
We are very proud of the selection on our wine list. We have over 300 top wines including good Swiss wines, well-known delicacies from the region and all over the world. Our selection leaves nothing to be desired. Should you be catering for more than 11 people, we recommend you choose the wine in advance (delivery time apx. 10 days). This will allow us to prepare everything to your satisfaction.