The association

Our Association

Bringing together those who make Swiss haute cuisine shine.

Our purpose

Mission

Les Grandes Tables is an association of chefs from across the country who share the same passion: quality of cuisine and service. Our members share a common goal — to promote Swiss hospitality professions and gastronomic cuisine, both nationally and internationally. We attach great importance to healthy eating and are actively involved in training, to pass on our expertise to future generations.

Vision

We want to energise our association and strengthen its reputation, at home and abroad — bringing in new talent and new ideas while respecting our deeply rooted values, and committing ever further to health through cuisine.

Values

Our members are passionate people with an exceptional team spirit, fully committed to sharing their experience. Together we reach high standards of service quality and contribute to our guests' well-being through conviviality and the art of living.

The association in figures
71
Members
18
Cantons
1288
Gault&Millau points
124
Michelin stars
Since1966

An adventure born in 1966 at the initiative of publisher René Gessler, carried ever since by the greatest names in Swiss gastronomy.

Our history
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