Event Catering FAQ
Our FAQs provide you with a quick overview of the variety of Tietze’s Catering: Business Catering for corporate events, Private Catering for unforgettable celebrations, and a large selection of locations in Zurich and throughout Switzerland. Discover how we professionally support your events with experience, creativity, and a strong network – and be inspired by the diversity of catering.
Your catering in Zurich, Switzerland
For over 20 years, we have had the privilege of supporting unique events throughout Switzerland. We openly share this experience with you so that you can benefit from our knowledge. Our FAQs are therefore more than just answers – they are an invitation to discover the diversity of Tietze’s Catering and gain inspiration for your next event.
FAQ for Corporate Clients – Business Catering
Tietze’s Catering specialises in corporate events of all sizes – from business lunches and networking events to multi-day conferences and exclusive gala dinners. We develop individual catering concepts that are perfectly tailored to your brand, your audience and your goals. Whether finger food, flying buffet or multi-course menu: We provide culinary creativity and professional service.
Yes, Tietze’s Catering is prepared for business catering for small teams as well as for several hundred guests. Thanks to our experience and our well-coordinated team, we guarantee smooth processes – regardless of whether it is an internal company celebration, a customer event or an international conference.
We know numerous locations in Zurich and throughout Switzerland and would be happy to advise you on your choice. Whether a modern event hall, a classic hotel or an exceptional pop-up location – Tietze’s Catering helps you find the right setting for your event. If desired, we can also organise tents, furniture, electricity, lighting technology and everything else needed for a professional event.
Yes, we see ourselves as a full-service partner. In addition to catering, we can also take over the complete event planning on request: location, tent construction, furniture, power supply, lighting and sound technology, music, band or DJ, decoration and floristry. This means you get everything from a single source and can concentrate on your guests. With many years of professional experience in event planning, Tietze’s Catering supports companies and private clients from the initial idea to successful implementation – including location, infrastructure, culinary delights and full-service organisation.
The cost of business catering depends on the number of guests, the type of menu, the scope of service, and the desired event infrastructure.
A business lunch for ten people costs significantly less than a multi-day conference with several hundred guests.
We prepare a detailed, transparent quote for every inquiry—this allows you to maintain control over your budget and clearly communicate internally what is included in the price.
We work closely with your internal teams or agencies. From the initial consultation to menu suggestions, schedules and test meals – Tietze’s Catering ensures transparency and professionalism. Our experience with corporate events makes us a reliable partner for marketing managers and event planners.
Of course. Upon request, we can accommodate ovo-lacto vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets, as well as menus without pork, nuts, seafood, or shellfish, and alcohol-free options.
During the initial consultation, we’ll discuss your requirements in detail and use that information to develop a menu that offers an equal experience for all guests—both in terms of taste and presentation—with clear labeling and, where necessary, separate preparation.
For us, regional and seasonal ingredients aren’t just an optional extra—they’re a fundamental principle of our menu planning.
We work with producers and suppliers from Switzerland and deliberately tailor our menus to the season.
For companies that want to demonstrate sustainability even at events, this is a point that can be communicated credibly—because it is not just a claim, but a practice we live by.
FAQ for private clients – Private Catering
Tietze’s Catering accompanies you during all special moments: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, christenings, engagements or private dinner parties. We create culinary experiences that perfectly match your occasion – whether a festive menu, a relaxed barbecue buffet or an elegant flying dinner.
Yes, we also cook exclusively for small gatherings. With our private chef format, we bring culinary proximity directly to your home. This turns even a dinner with a few guests into a special experience.
Of course. We design menus individually according to your ideas and take personal preferences into account. Whether vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or classic – Tietze’s Catering develops creative concepts that inspire your guests.
Yes, I’d be happy to.
We plan to offer a separate selection of bar and wine options alongside the menu—ranging from carefully selected white, red, and rosé wines to beer, aperitif drinks, and digestifs.
Would you like to bring your own wine? No problem—we charge a corkage fee of CHF 15 per 75-cl bottle.
For smaller events, we recommend a lead time of 4–6 weeks. For weddings or larger celebrations, earlier planning makes sense so that we can perfectly prepare the location, decoration and schedule.
We accept apéro and apéro riche orders in and around Zurich for up to 250 people up to four hours before the event. This offers maximum planning security and at the same time the necessary flexibility to implement short-term adjustments.
In fact, we can conjure up certain events out of the hat within hours. Give us a call.
The costs for private catering at Tietze’s Catering depend on various factors such as the number of guests, menu selection, scope of services and desired additional services. We create a transparent offer for every occasion, which is clearly comprehensible and gives you planning security.
A private catering can be an exclusive dinner at home with our private chef, a festive wedding catering in Zurich or a birthday party with full-service support. In addition to the culinary catering, we can also take over the entire organisation on request: location or tent, furniture, power supply, lighting and sound technology, music with DJ or band as well as decoration and floristry.
With Tietze’s Catering, you get a professional solution that makes your celebration a special experience and at the same time takes your budget into account.
We do everything we can to fulfil your wishes and create an unforgettable event – but we can’t work magic, which is why private catering only works with a realistic budget that sets the framework for a successful experience.
Yes, that’s important to us. We focus on regional and seasonal products—not because it’s currently trendy, but because ingredients simply taste better when they’re in season. This also shapes our menu suggestions:
The dishes we serve in the summer are intentionally different from what we offer in the winter.
We know that plans can change.
In the event of a cancellation after a confirmed booking, a tiered policy applies: The closer the cancellation is to the event date, the higher the percentage of the services already scheduled that will be billed. To ensure planning certainty for both parties, we also require a deposit prior to the event.
We will discuss the exact deadlines and rates with you when we confirm your order.
If changes are foreseeable, we recommend that you contact us early on—we can often work together to find a practical solution.
Yes, we offer complete solutions: crockery, cutlery, glasses, furniture, tents, power supply, lighting technology, music, DJ or band as well as floristry and decoration. With Tietze’s Catering, you get everything from a single source – for a stress-free and stylish celebration.
In addition, we are experts in event planning and work successfully with professionals from other disciplines, such as technicians, florists, musicians and decorators. This ensures that all trades interlock perfectly and your event is implemented professionally.
Because at your party, you don’t have to worry about anything except your guests.
For over 20 years, we’ve been planning private events throughout Switzerland—from small dinner parties to large weddings. This experience isn’t reflected in grand words, but in the fact that everything runs smoothly, even when plans change at the last minute. Menu, venue, technology, decorations:
You’ll receive everything from a single source, tailored to your event and your budget.
FAQ for advertising agencies, marketing agencies, event agencies & wedding planners
Yes, Tietze’s Catering is an experienced partner for agencies in Zurich and throughout Switzerland. We support advertising agencies, marketing agencies, event agencies and wedding planners in the implementation of projects for their clients. Our strength lies in seamlessly integrating catering into the overall concept – whether branding events, product launches or exclusive weddings.
Absolutely. We adapt presentations, buffets and snacks to brand colours, campaign motifs or event themes. From individually branded menu cards to CI-compliant decoration and food creations that underline the brand image – Tietze’s Catering ensures that culinary delights and marketing messages work together perfectly.
We would be happy to, we know numerous locations in Zurich and throughout Switzerland and advise agencies on their selection. In addition, we organise tents, furniture, power supply, lighting and sound technology, floristry, decoration and music (DJ or band). With Tietze’s Catering, agencies receive a full-service partner who supplies all event components from a single source.
Agencies often work under time pressure – we are prepared for this. Thanks to our experienced team, we react quickly and professionally to changes in the number of guests, schedule or menu. Flexibility and reliability are central values of Tietze’s Catering.
The final number of guests is determined 7 days before the event. In the event of cancellations, the agreed amount remains in place; additional guests will be charged separately.
For aperitif orders, we also offer last-minute flexibility up to four hours before the event begins —ideal when last-minute changes arise in agency projects.
Yes, pop-up restaurants and culinary experience formats are part of our offer. They are ideal for brand staging, roadshows or exclusive customer events. Together with agencies, we develop concepts that attract attention and impress guests in the long term.
Of course, thanks to our team and network, we are able to implement several projects simultaneously. Agencies benefit from our capacity and experience, even with complex event structures.
We see ourselves as partners, not just as service providers. From the initial idea to detailed planning and implementation, we work closely and trustingly with agencies. We contribute creative input, take responsibility and ensure smooth processes – without ever pushing ourselves into the foreground.
For us it is clear: The agency is the queen on the dance floor. She shines, she receives the applause, she stands in the spotlight. Tietze’s Catering works in the background, providing professional and reliable support so that the agency can present its clients with a perfect event.
FAQ: Questions About Venues
Zurich is our home base—from here, we have excellent connections and can get to any location quickly.
However, we operate throughout Switzerland—whether in Bern, Basel, Eastern Switzerland, or French-speaking Switzerland: We organize events nationwide, with the same commitment to quality and organization as we do right on our own doorstep.
Wherever you’re celebrating, we’ll be there.
Depending on the location, events from small private dining experiences with 12 people to large company celebrations with 500 guests are possible. Win with Tietze’s Catering in the search for the perfect locations for your event.
You enter into the venue rental agreement directly with the respective provider, since that is where the contractual details—such as rental costs—are specified.
We’d be happy to advise you on your choices and tailor the catering, technology, decorations, and music to suit your needs.
What we deliberately avoid doing: using the limited information from a contact form to immediately submit a binding inquiry to the venue. Venue rental rates, in particular, vary widely and are often significantly higher than many private hosts initially assume—even before food or drinks are factored in.
A personal conversation provides real clarity here, rather than leaving you with an unexpected offer.
Many of our partner locations offer exclusive use for your event. This means full privacy and individual design options.
Our partner locations generally have high-quality infrastructure such as furniture, power supply, lighting and sound technology. We can bring additional equipment and decoration with us if required. In addition, we can organise everything together with you – from crockery and glasses to tents and floristry and music.
Tietze’s Catering is nationally networked and works successfully with professionals from various disciplines. This ensures that every location is perfectly equipped even outside of Zurich and that all trades interlock smoothly.
We’d be happy to help—our experienced team will advise you on which venue best suits your event, number of guests, and budget. Since 2004, we’ve had the privilege of planning and executing unique events at numerous venues. We openly share this experience with our clients so you can benefit from our expertise and find the perfect setting for your celebration. On our website, you’ll see just a selection of possibilities—our network is much broader and opens up many more options for you in Zurich and throughout Switzerland. For weddings that require more extensive coordination, we also offer an optional wedding planning service —for couples who would like professional guidance not only in choosing a venue but also in managing the entire event.