Catering for general meeting
Show your best side at your general meeting and delegate the culinary aspects to us. From pleasantly simple to top-class elegant, with Maiergrill Eventcatering you get a tailor-made solution. Whether 20 or 2,000 participants, in your factory hall, multi-purpose hall or in a classic event location, you decide and we implement.
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What are the special requirements for a general meeting?
Catering for an annual general meeting (AGM) - especially in Switzerland - has specific requirements that are clearly different from traditional corporate events or company parties. Here, catering is part of a highly formal, usually media-effective event where image, efficiency and logistics are key.
1. efficiency & speed with a large number of participants
General meetings often only last a few hours - catering must therefore be highly scalable and fast. In some cases, hundreds to thousands of shareholders have to be provided with aperitifs or lunch within 20-40 minutes.
2. a range of products tailored to the image and representative of the brand
The catering service is part of the corporate image - the catering at the general meeting is therefore staged with high quality, style and often adapted to the region. Glasses, cutlery, presentation, choice of materials - everything must match the company's image. Example: a bank offers regional specialities with a modern twist in small portions.
3. clear separation of catering & meeting part
The culinary logistics must not interfere with the assembly logistics. Separate zones ensure that there is no noise in the meeting room. Catering is usually organised after the AGM part - e.g. an aperitif riche immediately after the Chairman of the Board of Directors closes the AGM.
4. transparency & compatibility (allergies, religion, ethics)
Due to the often heterogeneous target group, a broad, inclusive range is needed that covers at least vegetarian / vegan / gluten-free / lactose-free and halal. The declaration and labelling must be clear, visible and multilingual (German / French / Italian / English).
5. discretion, security & compliance
Catering teams often have to present accreditations and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Guests are not offered alcohol before certain times or during votes (due to voting capacity). Example: At listed companies, cameras, mobile phones and the serving of alcohol are often regulated.
Other points that may be relevant depending on the size of the general meeting:
Separate VIP catering: for the Board of Directors, CEO and guests in a separate lounge with exclusive service.
Media lounge: separate catering with quick access for journalists
Zero waste / sustainability: increasingly demanded by investors & shareholders
Personalisation: branded lunch boxes or napkins
Timing precision: set-up, serving and dismantling coordinated to the minute
Media lounge: separate catering with quick access for journalists
Zero waste / sustainability: increasingly demanded by investors & shareholders
Personalisation: branded lunch boxes or napkins
Timing precision: set-up, serving and dismantling coordinated to the minute
A contact person who speaks your language
Your first step in benefiting from our experience is simple: fill out our enquiry form and let us know when we can advise you by phone. After this conversation, you will receive a detailed offer for the catering at your general meeting with prices for your budget planning. We look forward to hearing from you. Order your quote
Urs & Erika
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Birthday with 35 guests
Birthday with 35 guests
«The event went off without a hitch. We can safely call it a complete success and it was not only the quality of the food on offer that was decisive, but also the staff you employed. Marc and Nina took care of us and our guests without interruption in such a pleasant way that we were not only spoiled with food and drink, but also with an extremely friendly atmosphere. We could not have organized our event in a better way!» Testimonials
