Questions and answers - FAQ

Why should we delegate our wedding catering to Maiergrill?

Of course, you want to be 100% sure that you are hiring a caterer who understands the importance of your special day and who will impress you with their reliability and professionalism. The most important reasons why Maiergrill deserves your trust:

Is it true that you don't need a kitchen at the venue?

That's right. We are completely autonomous, take everything we need with us and adapt to any situation. In this way, we create additional security for the success of your event and increase your freedom in the choice of venue. Whether in a castle hall, a factory hall, a showroom, a forest hut, a marquee or even in an igloo at 2,727 m above sea level, you can count on us to help you realize the event of your dreams.

Is it possible to barbecue in-house with the Maiergrill?

Naturally! As the Maiergrill is completely smoke-free, you can also barbecue in small rooms. It is therefore not surprising that the Maiergrill is increasingly being used at events in meeting rooms, castles, detached houses and apartments, allowing you to enjoy barbecues even in the cold season and automatically making your event even more surprising and unique.

Is it true that you prepare everything on site?

Yes, (with very few exceptions such as salad dressing or dessert creams). This is one of our most important principles! Meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, fruit and even the bread is grilled à la minute on the spot, in front of your guests. This ensures the unmistakable taste and increases the entertainment value.

Do you also do very sophisticated events?

In any case. Basically, each of our events is sophisticated even if the guests feel relaxed. We achieve more class in particular with the table settings, the number of courses, the decorations and the number of players in relation to the number of guests. In other words: with the staging. However, we remain true to our recipes, the Maiergrill and the front cooking system, even when serving in a castle with white gloves.

Are barbecues suitable for a festive wedding?

We are often asked this question and we are convinced that barbecues are particularly suitable for a festive occasion. The number of courses has a particular influence on the 'class' of an event. We do most of our events with our three- and four-course dishes. With the Maiergrill, we achieve a constant 'à la minute quality' even with a large number of guests, which underlines the festive ambition. The most important argument is the fact that, thanks to word of mouth from our enthusiastic wedding customers, we are now able to organize over 100 weddings a year!

Are barbecues also suitable for a stand-up party?

Absolutely. We can put together a flying buffet to meet your very specific requirements. For example, à la minute grilled beef shank canapés, giant prawns and monkfish served on a warm slate are particularly popular. For a casual cocktail event, halved barbecue skewers are ideal as they can be held comfortably on the open wood. We also like to complement the barbecues with vegetable dip, small snacks and verrines.

Why should we entrust you with our roadshow at 10 locations throughout Switzerland?

1. we are used to organizing regular events in all parts of Switzerland and maintain several branches in order to be able to do this efficiently.

What does event catering at Maiergrill cost?

This depends on many factors and ranges from CHF 30 to over CHF 200 per guest. We recommend that you take advantage of the non-binding advice of one of our experienced event coordinators and get a concrete quote.

Why is the Maiergrill smoke-free?

Thanks to the 'Maiergrill smokeless effect', for the first time you can hold a barbecue event indoors, even in the cold season. The six most important reasons on which our fascinating innovation is based are
1. vertical arrangement of the heat source
2. contactless grilling process
3. food moves permanently
4. low-emission heat sources
5. precisely controlled cycle time
6. several burners arranged on top of each other

Aren't there far too long waiting times for an à la minute barbecue buffet for 1,000 guests?

As an event manager, the idea of barbecuing for 1000 guests à la minute would not let me sleep peacefully without the fully automatic Maiergrill. With the Maiergrill, however, it becomes a precisely predictable and therefore plannable project.

Our basis is your specifications. It makes a big difference whether you have exactly 45 minutes for lunch at a large group event or 3 hours for an enjoyable dinner at an employee Christmas dinner. The more guests are served in a short space of time, the more infrastructure and players we set up in parallel so that the flow of guests is guaranteed at all times. In any case, we will advise you so that your desired culinary experience runs smoothly.

How can I make my party for 50 guests as affordable as possible and still offer my guests a fascinating experience?

1. rent a forest hut which has crockery and furniture:

Why don't you organize events with fewer than 20 guests?

The unique Maiergrill concept is optimized for larger events, promotes encounters and exchanges between guests and really comes into its own when there are 20 or more guests. In addition, the fixed costs become less advantageous with a lower number of guests.

We would like to hold our wedding in an alpine hut. There is only cold water available and a 220 V connection. Is that possible?

Absolutely. Our minimum power requirement is 200 watts and normal 220 volts. If there is no power at all, we simply take our generator with us. We have already worked in the most remote event locations and know the peculiarities of deliveries by ship, helicopter, snow groomer, snowmobile and mountain railroad.

How is it that you are active throughout Switzerland? Isn't it much cheaper to choose a provider from the same village?

Our strategy is to cover the whole of Switzerland and our infrastructure is designed to do this very efficiently. Even if we don't currently have a local branch on your doorstep and the journey takes a little longer, this has little impact on the order amount. There are three main reasons for this:

Conclusion: Even if your event is taking place in Ticino, Engadin or Upper Valais, it is worth contacting us for a non-binding consultation.

We expect many vegetarians at our event. Is Maiergrill Catering also suitable for vegetarians?

In any case. If possible, tell us in advance how many vegetarians you are expecting so that we can take the special veggie options into account. Especially with our main course buffet with six different vegetables, every vegetarian will be happy. In addition, with our 'sister concept' wave.catering, we have now been able to offer you over 30 very versatile dishes since 2020. Of these, 17 are vegetarian and 10 are even vegan.

Is it true that you are not active in countries close to the border?

Yes, but this is currently too time-consuming for customs reasons.

Why don't you have a restaurant, a butcher's shop, a bakery or a hotel as your main business like other caterers?

In fact, the majority of catering providers have a stationary main business and see the party service sector as a lucrative side business. We are 100% committed to event catering. This has the advantage that our thoughts, all our processes and the infrastructure are uncompromisingly geared to the very special task of catering.

Is it a compulsion to order drinks from you?

No, but we warmly recommend it for three reasons:

1. Drinks play a crucial role in a successful event. The right temperature is just as important as choosing the right wine, the right presentation and the right quantity. Just as we have coordinated the individual ingredients of our menus, we have also developed our drinks suggestions. For the quantity, we rely on our experience.

2. Thanks to the purchase of large quantities, we offer you wine in particular at very reasonable conditions.

3. The idea of organizing drinks yourself rarely comes from the fact that the customer particularly likes to carry bottles, dispose of old glass or is annoyed by warm refrigerators, but simply because it seems cheaper at first glance. Check our prices and you will see that our rates are worth the service. What's more, you only pay for what you consume.

How late into the night do you work for us?

Just as long as you need us! One of the advantages of organizing an event in a private location is that there are no police hours to determine your party. We are flexible. You can also decide in the evening whether you want us to stay on site longer and whether we should also take over your breakfast.

Why should I fill out the inquiry form when I could just as easily call?

Of course we are happy to receive any form of contact and during our office hours we are also happy to receive your enquiry by telephone. However, the enquiry form has several advantages: