Gstaad's luxury hotel properties and top independent restaurants offer some of Switzerland's finest private dining spaces — from intimate rooms for eight to exclusive hire of entire restaurant floors for a hundred. Whether you are planning a corporate dinner, a family celebration, a wine dinner or a wedding reception, this guide maps every option in the Saanenland.
The Alpina Gstaad has the most sophisticated private events infrastructure in the valley. The hotel offers two dedicated private dining spaces: a wine cellar room for 8–12 guests with over 4,000 bottles as the backdrop, and a terrace suite that seats up to 30 with full mountain panorama. Both spaces can be booked through The Alpina events team independently of the main Sommet and MEGU restaurants. Bespoke menus, wine pairing and AV equipment for corporate presentations are all available.
The Gstaad Palace can accommodate private groups of any size, from an intimate dinner for ten in a private salon to a black-tie event for 300 in the Grand Ballroom. The Palace's in-house events team handles everything from floral decoration to live entertainment booking. Le Grand & La Terrasse can be exclusively hired for dinner for groups of 30 or more. This is the preferred choice for corporate retreats, family reunions and wedding receptions that require full-service event management.
Le Grand Bellevue Hotel can configure private dining at LEONARD's for groups of up to 20 in a semi-private arrangement, or offer exclusive hire of the chef's counter experience for a small group of 8–10. The hotel also has a private salon adjacent to the main restaurant for larger groups. Ideal for business dinners where the quality of the food is as important as the confidentiality of the conversation.
Restaurant Chesery can arrange exclusive hire of the entire restaurant for groups of up to 50 — on non-public restaurant evenings (typically Monday or Sunday). This is a rare and special experience: the entire Aga Khan dairy to yourself, Robert Speth's kitchen cooking a bespoke menu. Contact is best made through our concierge well in advance (minimum 6 weeks). Restaurant Sonnenhof in Saanen can similarly arrange private hire for groups of up to 30.
HUUS Hotel in Saanen sits between the airport and the village, making it a practical option for groups arriving by private aircraft into Saanen Airport. The hotel restaurant can accommodate private dinners in a semi-private configuration, and the design-led interior provides a stylish setting for corporate events and private celebrations. The sushi counter and Mediterranean kitchen make it a flexible choice for groups with varied preferences.
Gstaad receives a significant volume of corporate incentive travel — executive teams rewarding high performance with a week in the Alps. The corporate private dining circuit in the valley includes The Alpina for the most ambitious events, Le Grand Bellevue for business dinners of 10–20, and Gstaad Palace for gala-format evenings with entertainment. Most properties can also arrange day-after team activities — helicopter transfers, ski guiding, sommelier wine masterclasses — as part of a complete event package.
One of the most memorable private dining experiences in the Saanenland is a private fondue evening in a mountain hut or a converted barn. Several operators in the valley offer catered fondue evenings in private chalets, accessible by snowcat or snowshoe in winter and by foot in summer. Contact us and we can coordinate with local catering specialists for a truly unique group experience outside the restaurant circuit.
Private dining rooms in Gstaad typically require a minimum spend rather than a minimum guest count. At The Alpina's wine cellar room, minimums start at CHF 1,500 for the space hire plus food and wine costs. Gstaad Palace exclusive events carry venue hire costs from CHF 5,000 upwards depending on the space. For independent restaurant exclusives like Chesery, discuss pricing directly through our concierge as these are negotiated individually.
All the major hotel properties (The Alpina, Gstaad Palace, Le Grand Bellevue, HUUS) can provide AV equipment including projectors, screens, microphones and video conferencing for corporate private dining events. This support needs to be arranged with the hotel events team at least two weeks in advance. Independent restaurants like Chesery and Sonnenhof do not have built-in AV infrastructure but can accommodate portable equipment brought by the organiser.
Contact us with the group size, preferred date, budget per person and any specific requirements (cuisine, dietary restrictions, entertainment, AV). We will reach out to the relevant venues, obtain menus and pricing proposals, and come back to you with options. For complex events (30+ people, multi-day corporate programmes), allow three to four weeks from first contact to confirmed booking.
Michelin StarGstaad · Fine Dining, Swiss
Michelin-starred landmark hosted by Chef Robert Speth since 1984. Refined seasonal cuisine in a former cheese dairy built by Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan in 1962.
Michelin StarGstaad · Fine Dining, International
Michelin-starred restaurant inside Le Grand Bellevue. Chef Urs Gschwend combines international flavours with local Saanenland produce in a relaxed-chic setting.
Michelin StarGstaad · Fine Dining, French
One-Michelin-star dining at The Alpina Gstaad. Chef Martin Göschel serves an elaborate "Signature" set menu balancing rustic Alpine charm with modern elegance.
Gstaad · French, Fine Dining
Classic French cuisine in the Hotel Le Grand Chalet. For 30 years one of the best tables in the Berner Oberland with a panoramic terrace over the valley.
Gstaad · Fine Dining, Swiss
Flagship restaurant of the legendary Gstaad Palace. Seasonal Swiss and international cuisine on the iconic sunny terrace overlooking the valley.
Saanen · French, Italian
Louise & Erich Baumer serve French-Italian-inspired cuisine awarded 16 Gault Millau points. Wonderful terrace on top of Saanen with valley views.
Schönried · French, Fine Dining
Fine-dining restaurant at the Hotel Ermitage Schönried. Classical French cuisine with a Swiss Alpine accent and a beautiful wine program.
Gstaad · Steakhouse, International
Argentinian-style steakhouse at the Gstaad Palace. Prime cuts, open fire grill, excellent Malbec list.
Saanen · International, Japanese
Mediterranean-inspired kitchen plus an in-house sushi counter at the design-led HUUS Hotel. Modern classics in a relaxed alpine setting.
The Alpina's wine cellar room accommodates 8–12 guests — one of the smallest dedicated private spaces in the valley. For groups of 2–6, most top restaurants can configure a semi-private corner arrangement.
Yes, on non-standard evenings (typically Monday or Sunday). This requires at least six weeks' notice and a minimum spend. Contact us and we will arrange the discussion with the Chesery team.
The Alpina (for the wine experience and presentation facilities), Le Grand Bellevue (for a more intimate business dinner) and Gstaad Palace (for gala-scale corporate events). All have professional events teams.
Yes — La Bagatelle, Sonnenhof and HUUS are excellent summer private dining options. Most hotel properties maintain private dining availability year-round.
Expect CHF 150–400 per person for food and wine at a private hotel dinner, with venue hire adding CHF 500–5,000 depending on the property and exclusivity level.
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