SEMINAR AND BANQUET DOCUMENTATION
Business lunch / dinner, birthday party, wedding, family gathering, we provide tasty delicacies for every occasion!
Welcome to the Bernese Riviera
With its multipurpose space, the Event-Raum is the perfect accompaniment to the gastronomic offerings of the Schwellenmätteli Restaurants. In its unique setting by the Aare River in downtown Bern, this newly renovated event venue which boasts a striking picture window with views of the Aare and state of the art technology, is the perfect venue for banquets, seminars and presentations for 50 to 150 guests. The infrastructure can be arranged in a variety of ways to give your event that personal touch.
Whatever you’re planning – be it a corporate event, birthday party, Christmas party or wedding –you can leave the organization of your festivities to us. We’ll work with you to devise a tailor-made creative solution. We’ll take care of all the preparations and catering for your event.
So sit back, leave everything to us and look forward to your event – just as we look forward to meeting you!
Miloš Stojkovic and the Schwellenmätteli team
We are committed to sustainable business management and are further developing our business towards sustainability. Further information at remimag.ch/swisstainable.
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The space
Make your event unique and arrange the Event-Raum to suit your specific needs. Depending on the event type and desired seating option, the space can be arranged in a variety of ways.
Seating options banquets
Banquet seating is located in zone 1.
Table rows
3 rows: max. 100 persons
4 rows: max. 140 persons
10 rows (5 persons per side): max. 100 persons 10 rows (6 persons per side): max. 120 persons
Round tables
max. 7 tables (10 persons each)
max. 70 persons «YE S, I WILL»
Seating options seminars
Concert including use of screen: max. 100 persons excluding use of screen: max. 140 persons
Classic including use of screen: max. 70 persons excluding use of screen: max. 80 persons
Large U-shape
max. 50 persons (only outside seating)
max. 86 people (with inside seating) (limited use of the screen)
Small U-shape
14–20 persons per screen side
Block 1
max. 8 blocks (8 persons each)
max. 64 persons
Block 2
2 rows of tables (14–24 persons each)
max. 56 persons
Table rows
3 rows: max. 100 persons
4 rows: max. 140 persons
max. 12 persons per screen side (table head max. 2 persons)
V-shape
Seminar packages
Lecture, presentation, general meeting
Period 8 am to 5 pm (max. 8 hours)
Interior design Concert seating for up to 140 people
Technology infrastructure
2 projectors with screen Sound system
1 flip chart
1 pin board
Lectern
WIFI
Extension CHF 300.– per hour
Costs Full day: CHF 1700.–Half day: CHF 1190.–
Seminar, workshop, conference (from 25 persons)
Half-day package
Period 8 to 12 am, 1 to 5 pm
Interior design Seating as desired
Technology infrastructure
Projector with screen
1 flip chart
1 pin board
1 writing pad with pen p. p.
WIFI
Catering Welcome coffee with croissants
1 break
– Morning: mineral water, coffee, tea, various fruit juices, yogurt, sandwiches, fruit basket
– Or afternoon: mineral water, coffee, tea, various fruit juices, small pastries
Lunch
3-course business lunch at the Güggeli-Beiz (from 25 persons) or stand-up lunch in the event room (from 50 persons) Without drinks
Extension Possible against surcharge
Costs CHF 63.– per person, excl. break
CHF 73.– per person, incl. break
CHF 88.– per person, incl. break and lunch
Whole-day package
8 am to 5 pm
Seating as desired
Projector with screen 1 flip chart
1 pin board
1 writing pad with pen p. p.
WIFI
Welcome coffee with croissants
2 breaks
– Morning: mineral water, coffee, tea, various fruit juices, yogurt, sandwiches, fruit basket
– Afternoon: mineral water, coffee, tea, various fruit juices, small pastries
Lunch
3-course business lunch at the Güggeli-Beiz (from 25 persons) or stand-up lunch in the event room (from 50 persons) Without drinks
Possible against surcharge
CHF 83.– per person, excl. breaks
CHF 93.– per person, incl. one break
CHF 103.– per person, incl. two breaks (all including lunch)
Seminar package menu choice
Standing lunch in the event room (zone 2)
50 + guests (served in a chafing dish)
«Italian» menu
Small salad bowl, vegetable strips, cherry tomatoes, minestrone soup
Pasta buffet, four different sauces: bolognese, tomato, carbonara, pesto verde
Tiramisù, fruit basket
«Mediterranean» menu
Small salad bowl, vegetable strips, cress, gazpacho
Beef goulash, peppers, hot peppers, mushrooms, couscous with grilled vegetables, herb yogurt, steamed rice
Fruit curd cream, fruit basket
«Riviera» menu
Small salad buffet, vegetable strips, sprouts, corn coconut soup
Fried fillet of pike-perch, leek cream vegetables, almond rice, eggplant piccata, tomato sauce ***
Mascarpone cream, fruit basket
Business lunch in the Güggeli-Beiz
25 + guests Menu
Salad of the day or Soup of the day
***
Chicken breast, mushroom sauce, white wine risotto, vegetables or Roast pork, plum marsala sauce, sage polenta or
Grilled salmon tranche, dill sauce, prosecco risotto or Risotto, dried tomatoes, basil, parmesan shavings ***
Panna cotta, fruit coulis or Chocolate cake, cream
Other services
Technology and furniture Prices per piece and day
– 1 wireless microphone 100.–
– DJ equipment: Behringer Xenyx mixing console, 2 CD players, 2 turntables 350.–
– 2 RCF active loudspeakers 400 W with stand 160.–
– Audio system with 2 XLR connector ends included
– Round tables, incl. table linen and molton on request
– Covers per chair on request
– 5 flip charts 30.–/piece
– 5 pin boards 30.–/piece
– 1 lectern included
– 28 tables, dimensions: W 80 cm, L 160 cm, H 80 cm included
– 146 chairs without armrests included
– Technician on request
Room preparation costs
Room preparation costs for private events 800.–such as weddings, birthdays and gala dinners
Room hire for exhibitions, presentations, whole day 1700.–commercial events, general meetings, panel discussions half day 1190.–
Room preparation costs includes standard furniture, table linen, place settings, music system with background music, two projectors and cleaning charges. All special requests will be charged at cost.
Apéro in the foyer, zone 2
max. 100 persons
(Lounge furniture movable, bar tables individual)
Aperitifs
Available for groups of 50+. Prices per person.
Apéro nibbles – salted nuts, chips, stuffed olives 6.–
Seasonal vegetables dipping board (50 g), fresh homemade sauces 4.50 Crispy perch strips (70 g), tartar sauce
Grana Padano cheese (50 g)
Sandwiches – ham, salami, cream cheese
Riviera platter – dry-cured ham, smoked bacon, boiled ham, Grana Padano cheese, 9.–regional alpine cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pickled onions, bread
Cheese and leek quiche, herbal sour cream 3.50
Trio of crostini – tomatoes, olives, artichokes
Antipasti – dried tomatoes, olives, peppers
Meatballs, zesty tomato sauce (2 pcs. p. p.) 6.–Crispy bacon-wrapped plums (2 pcs. p. p.)
Vegetarian options Prices per person/portion
Apéro riche
Available for groups of 50+. Service at the buffet and with «flying service».
Apéro riche | 43.– per person
– Ham, dry-cured ham, bacon, «Mostbröckli» (air-dried and smoked beef specialty)
– Regional alpine cheese, Parmesan cheese
– Dried tomatoes, pickled onions
– Sandwiches – ham, salami, cream cheese
– Vegetable sticks, fresh homemade sauces
– Trio of crostini – tomatoes, olives, artichokes
– Antipasti – dried tomatoes, olives, peppers
– Crispy perch strips, tartar sauce
– Bacon onion quiche
– Chicken skewer, vegetables
– Meatballs, zesty tomato sauce
– Seasonal fruits, seasonal creams
To expand the range Prices per person/portion/piece
Banquet menus
Available for groups of 50+, same menu for the whole group.
Personal wishes by arrangement. Menu prices per person.
Menu 1 | 47.–
Colorful seasonal leaf salad, house dressing
Grilled chicken breast, cream sauce, vegetable herb rice
Fresh «Süssmost» (juice pudding) from an old family recipe
Menu 2 | 49.–
White wine soup, vegetable garnish
Pike-perch fillet strips, curry sauce, rice ring, fruit garnish
Panna cotta served in a jar, wild berries
Menu 3 | 53.–
Colorful seasonal leaf salad, roasted kernels
Braised beef «Brasato», rich red wine sauce, beans, mashed potatoes
Homemade tiramisù, amaretto, mascarpone
Menu 4 | 55.–
Colorful Riviera salad, roasted kernels
Sliced Swiss beef, pepper cream sauce, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, tagliatelle
Lime mousse, limoncello
Menu 5 | 57.50
Colorful seasonal leaf salad, battered perch, roasted kernels
Pork shoulder crispy roasted, honey sesame crust, jus, root vegetables, mascarpone risotto
Grandma’s crème brûlée
Menu 6 | 58.–
Carrot ginger soup, sour cream
Roasted salmon fillet, saffron sauce, broccoli, almond flakes, rice
Chocolate mousse trilogy –Toblerone, white and brown Surfin chocolate
Menu 7 | 64.–
Assorted leaf salads, fried bacon, egg, bread croutons
Pork tenderloin medallions, morel cream sauce, rosemary potatoes, seasonal vegetable garnish
Two-tone chocolate parfait
Menu 8 | 72.–
White wine soup, herb ciabatta chip
Roast beef medium-rare, pepper gravy, green beans in bacon coat, potato gratin
Warm apple cake, vanilla ice cream
Menu 9 | 72.–
Colorful seasonal leaf salad, roasted kernels
Roast beef medium-rare, pepper gravy, green beans in bacon coat, potato gratin
Warm apple cake, vanilla ice cream
Menu 10 | 92.–
Riviera salad –seasonal salads, herb vinaigrette, strips of bresaola, shavings of alpine cheese
Glazed «Nidlebraten» veal roast, rosemary, garlic, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Grandma’s crème brûlée, pickled prunes, vanilla parfait, double-cream
Menu 11 | 115.–
Beef pastrami, marinated prawns
Sunchoke champagne soup
Tagliatelle, poached salmon, creamy sauce, dill
Fillet of beef, roasted in one piece, gently braised, Barolo truffle gravy, white wine mascarpone risotto, vegetables
Riviera dessert symphony –honey poppyseed parfait, lukewarm miniature chocolate cake, wild berry tiramisù
Vegetarian alternatives as a supplement
– Stuffed zucchetti, couscous, vegetables, curry coconut sauce
– Vegi cordon bleu – Crêpes, zucchetti cream cheese filling
– Eggplant piccata, tomato coulis
– Red Thai curry, steamed rice
– «Berner Stumpen» –Zeeland-style crispy battered vegetables, oven-roasted vegetables, tomato olive tapenade
Dessert buffet
6–7 components | 25.– per person
12 components | 35.– per person and/or
Regional cheese buffet
3 kinds | 24.– per person
6–7 kinds | 32.– per person
Special offer summer
Available for groups of 50+. May to September.
Barbeque buffet «Riviera»
with charcoal grill | 85.– per person
Starters
– Salad buffet – 7 salads, leaf salads, two dressings
– Various freshly baked small rolls, butter, olive oil
Main course
Chicken and beef skewer, 150 g each
Vegetarian variant
– Vegetable skewer 150 g
– Tofu 150 g
Sauces
Chimichurri, herb butter, herb sour cream, BBQ sauce
Supplements
– Grilled vegetables
– Corn on the cob
– Baked potatoes
– Rice
Desserts
Selection of creams, mousses, fruits, pastries, ice cream from the «i gelati» ice cream cart
To extend the offer
Black Tiger prawns on skewer
Lamb shank on skewer
Loin of pork on skewer
Salmon medallion marinated in foil
140 g 27.–
150 g 25.–
150 g 20.–
150 g 24.–
Grilled cheese 15.50
Pork or veal sausage 9.–
Barbecue buffet «american style»
115.– per person
Starters
– Coleslaw, sour cream
– Corn salad, pineapple, curry, in espresso cup
– Caesar salad, original dressing, Grana Padano cheese
– Prawns sweet & sour
– Plums, crispy bacon coat
– Roast beef medium-rare, flatbread
– Beef salad
Main course
– Swiss entrecôte, sea salt, pepper
– Loin of pork steak, honey mustard thyme marinade
– Tender chicken cooked on lemons and chilli
– Smoked spare ribs
– Grilled cheese
– Herb butter, sour cream sauce, BBQ sauce, mango ketchup, chimichurri
– Baked potatoes in foil
– Mixed vegetable stir-fry, buttered corn on the cob, baked beans
Desserts
– Pancakes, maple syrup
– Panna cotta Old No. 7
– Seasonal fruit platter
– Blueberry cream
– Ice cream variations
– Brownies
– New York cheesecake
«Viva España»
109.– per person
Starter Buffet
– Gazpacho
– Spanish-style orange avocado salad, raspberries, pine nuts, shaved manchego, pomegranate dressing
– Piriñaca (mixed salad)
– Zesty marinated grilled vegetables
– Tortilla wraps filled with chicken, tomato and mozzarella
– Pinchito skewer (vegetable skewer)
– Beef skewer, salsa ranchera
– Jalapeño
– Zucchini boats stuffed with chorizo, baked with manchego
– Figs baked with cheese, goat’s milk cream cheese, Serrano ham
– Albondigas (meatballs), tomato sauce
– Strips of veal, guacamole, bell peppers
– Papas arrugadas (potatoes), mojo sauce
– Gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns)
– Almejas a la marinera (marinated clams)
– Polbo à feira (octopus)
– Manchego cheese
– Iberico cheese
– Olive bread, various others
Main course buffet
– Paella Valenciana (meat, fish, shellfish)
– Paella de verdura (vegetables)
Dessert buffet
– Margarita mousse, limes, mangos pulp
– Catalan-style crème brûlée, Rioja red wine cream
– Arros con leche (rice pudding, orange)
– Churros, vanilla, chocolate sauce
– Almond cake, almond cream, strawberries
– Flan de Huevo (Spanish-style caramel flan)
– Fruit platter
– Selection of ice creams
«Summer food festival»
Various pitstops
– BBQ: chicken, beef, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables
– Asia: red Thai curry, wok vegetables, chicken, rice
– Italia: penne, macaroni, all’arrabbiata, pesto, bolognese
– Switzerland: Raclette, potatoes, pickled vegetables
– Spain: Paella à la chef de cuisine
More options
– Salad and antipasto buffet
– Risotto, mushrooms, dried tomatoes
– Roast beef, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables
– Suckling pig, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables
– Salmon, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables
– Dessert buffet – creams, mousses, fruits, pastries
– Ice cream cart, «i gelati» ice cream, various toppings
3 pitstops 95.– per person
each additional pitstop 24.– per person
Special offer winter
Available for groups of 50+. October to April.
Winter buffet | 87.– per person
Starter buffet
– Selection of mixed salads and leaf salads, two sauces
– Antipasti (zucchini, eggplant, chilies, artichokes, olives, tomatoes)
– Curried pumpkin soup, croutons
– Jumi’s meat platter, mango chutney
– Selection of freshly-baked bread roll, butter, olive oil
Main course (carved in front of the guest)
– Roast beef medium-rare
– Loin of pork
Sauces
Rosemary jus, béarnaise sauce, herb butter
Sides
– Potato gratin
– Pilaf rice
– Root vegetables
– Ratatouille
Desserts
Selection of creams, mousses, fruits, pastries, ice cream from the «i gelati» ice cream cart
«Dolce vita» | 109.– per person
Starter buffet
Lombardy
– Tomato caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella
– Zesty beef tartare, chili
Venice
– Crisp green salad, balsamic cream
– San Marco-style octopus
Tuscany
– Grilled antipasti vegetables, spicy salami
– Marinated forest mushrooms, Chianti broth
Piemont
– Parma ham, melon, honey, rocket
– Piedmont-style vitello tonnato, capers, truffle oil
Sardinien
– Seasonal terrine, sun-dried tomatoes
– Ciabatta and olive bread
Main course (served)
Roast beef medium-rare, merlot rosemary gravy, truffle mascarpone risotto, garnish of seasonal vegetables
Dessert buffet
South Tyrol
– Creamy tiramisù, stracciatella
– «Apple dream», sour cream
Calabria
– Panna cotta, fruit compote
– Selection of ice creams
Campania
– Lime mousse, limoncello
– «Chocolate clouds», Grappa di Reserva
Sicily
– Lukewarm cantuccini cake, orange
– Fruit platter «dolce vita»
«For all senses» | 109.– per person
Starter buffet
– Grilled beef skewers, «Füürtüüfeli»
– Zesty marinated vegetables
– Smoked trout fillet, horseradish
– Roasted giant prawn, coriander, ginger
– Cold sliced roast beef, cranberry foam
– Sour cream mousse, sun-dried tomatoes
– Crisp green salad, herb vinaigrette
– Seasonal vegetable salads
– Homemade braided loaf, selection of crispbreads
Main course (served)
Glazed roast veal loin, gently braised, rosemary, garlic, pepper cognac sauce, potato gratin, cream, Alpine cheese, seasonal vegetable garnish
Dessert buffet
– Fresh apple juice cream
– Grand Cru «chocolate dream», espresso
– Tiramisù house style
– Fruit platter, seasonal and exotic fruits
– Refreshing selection of sorbets, caipirinha shots, mint
– Lukewarm chocolate mini cake, liquid core
– Panna cotta served in a jar, wild berries
Midnight snacks
Available for groups of 50+ (adults).
– Cold platter – bacon, ham, dry-cured ham, two types of cheese per person 9.– (small) 15.– (medium) 18.– (large)
– Chili con carne (served in bowls) per portion 18.–
– Wiener sausage, bread per pair 9.50
– White sausages, sweet mustard per pair 12.–
– Pretzel each 3.50
– Goulash soup per portion 15.–
General Informations and Conditions
General
Our offer is in writing and contains binding prices based on the agreed number of guests. All food and beverages must be ordered from Schwellenmätteli Restaurants.
Changes to guest numbers
To avoid any misunderstandings, you should notify us of the exact number of guests no later than two weeks before your event.
Here we still tolerate a increase/decrease of 20 % of the number of persons reported at the time of the banquet agreement. We will use this information as the basis for our buying, catering, staff planning and billing. If you change the numbers 13 days or fewer before your event, we will be able to accept only a 5 % increase/decrease.
The minimum number of guests for seminars/conferences is 25. If fewer than 25 guests attend the event, the seminar flat-rate for the minimum number of guests will be charged.
Cancellation terms
Groups of 50+
Up to 60 days before the event No cancellation fee
59–30 days before the event
29–14 days before the event
13–0 days before the event
Prices / payment terms
50 % of the total amount
75 % of the total amount
100 % of the total amount
We may change prices due to external influences. You can pay in cash or by credit card or ask for an invoice (payable within 14 days, net). For events, we reserve the right to ask for a deposit (menu price for the number of guests you have specified, excluding beverages). This is payable no later than 14 days before the event. You can pay the balance in cash or by credit card or ask for an invoice. All prices are in CHF, incl. VAT.
Extended events
Want to party for longer? No problem! After midnight, we charge CHF 300 per hour or part hour, including extension permit, room hire and additional staff costs. Available until 3:30 am at the latest.
Decoration
For banquets, the tables are set in white. You are welcome to bring your own table decoration. Please contact us if you have something special in mind, but don’t have time to realise your ideas. Together with our own decorator we help you to put your ideas into practice. While you will be charged for floral decorations tailored to your event, accessories can be rented from us at rental prices. Candle glasses are included in our prices. We are happy to arrange the decoration that you have brought with you; for particularly elaborate table decoration, we reserve the right to charge CHF 2.– per cover.
Checkroom
A checkroom with attendant can be provided on request and for a surcharge. A checkroom without attendant can be provided for free, in which case we accept no liability for any stored or lost property.
Children
The following applies to our young guests:
Banquet menus
0–5 years: free
6–14 years: ⅔ of the menu price
15+ years: regular price
Menu choice
To help us prepare for your event, and unless otherwise agreed, we would ask you to let us have your menu choice no later than two weeks before your event.
Menu cards
We will be more than happy to print our classic menu cards for you free of charge.
Wine corkage / Spirituous beverages
You are welcome to bring your own wine for a surcharge of CHF 35.– per 75 cl bottle opened. For Spirituous beverages, CHF 80.– will be charged per opened 70 cl bottle.
Cakeage
You are welcome to bring your own cake for dessert for a surcharge of CHF 6.50 per person.
Equipment for rent
If you wish you can hire various items from us, such as technical equipment, tents, stages, round tables, chairs and covers. You will be charged after the event for any expenses incurred for this.
Wine tasting
Bookings for groups of 50+: Two guests can try two white wines and two red wines from the current wine list. The newly-opened bottles of wine must be bought at the cash price and can be taken home. Wines from the open wine range can be tasted for free. Possible dates must be agreed in advance with the banquet team.
Food sampling
Bookings for groups of 50+: Sample our services in our à la carte Restaurant Terrasse. Two guests pay 50 % of the price of the food. Additional persons pay the full price. Possible dates (Tue to Thu from 6 p.m.) must be agreed in advance with the banquet team.
Minimum spend
The minimum spend can vary depending on the agreement in question and the event type. The banquet team will be more than happy to provide you with further information.
Parking
We have only limited parking in the Schwellenmätteli. We therefore recommend that our guests use one of the nearby parking lots (e.g. Casino parking).
Bookings
A contract between the event organizer and Schwellenmätteli Restaurants comes into force when
a. the event organizer confirms in writing a banquet agreement from Schwellenmätteli Restaurants
b. Schwellenmätteli Restaurants confirms in writing a request from the event organizer
Changes to the content of the contract will not take effect until confirmed in writing by Schwellenmätteli Restaurants. We reserve the right to withdraw a banquet agreement if there are weighty reasons to do so.
Withdrawal by Schwellenmätteli Restaurants
If Schwellenmätteli Restaurants has reasonable grounds to assume that the event may jeopardize the smooth running of the business or the safety, security or reputation of the restaurant, Schwellenmätteli Restaurants will be entitled to withdraw from the booking agreement at any time without compensation. The same applies if the event organizer fails to comply with the deposit arrangements agreed in accordance with the general terms and conditions. The event organizer cannot under any circumstances assert any claims for damages against Schwellenmätteli Restaurants.
Legal force
The terms set out here apply to the provision of event-related services and all associated deliveries and services between the guest and Schwellenmätteli Restaurants.
Jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction is Bern. Swiss law is exclusively applicable.
We look forward to organizing some great events with you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Event-Raum Dalmaziquai 11 3005 Bern +41 31 350 50 01 schwellenmaetteli@remimag.ch schwellenmaetteli.ch SCHWELLENMÄTTELI RESTAURANTS
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