Shape Our Cuisine
At the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE, cuisine is about far more than what is ultimately served on the plate. It begins with the careful selection of ingredients, is shaped by ideas and experience, and comes to life through the dedication of many people working together every day.
Executive chefs Jonas Bereuter and Sladan Stojanovic are responsible for the culinary direction of our hotel. Together with their kitchen team, they accompany our guests through the day with memorable culinary experiences – from breakfast in the morning and the afternoon snack to the five-course dinner in the evening.
Two executive chefs, one shared responsibility
Running a large hotel kitchen requires much more than culinary expertise. Creativity and craftsmanship must be combined with careful planning, organisation and precise processes. Jonas Bereuter and Sladan Stojanovic share responsibility for ensuring that all these elements work together seamlessly.
Their role extends far beyond developing and preparing dishes. Leading the kitchen team, sharing their knowledge and maintaining consistently high standards in every course are also central to their daily work.
During particularly busy moments, mutual trust and close cooperation become even more important. Only through genuine teamwork can the level of quality our guests experience every day at the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE be achieved.
Culinary enjoyment from morning to evening
The culinary day begins with an extensive breakfast. Fresh bread and pastries, savoury and sweet specialities, and a varied selection provide an enjoyable start to the day.
When the weather permits, breakfast on our lakeside terrace becomes a particularly memorable experience. While the first coffee of the morning is served, our guests can enjoy direct views of Lake Zell and the surrounding mountains. Those who prefer a more private start to the day can have breakfast served on their own balcony overlooking the lake.
In the afternoon, our traditional snack provides a welcome refreshment. Sweet and savoury treats invite guests to relax after hiking, cycling or spending a leisurely day beside the lake.
A five-course dinner each evening
In the evening, the five-course dinner becomes the culinary highlight of our Grand Gourmet Half Board. Jonas Bereuter, Sladan Stojanovic and their team combine accomplished craftsmanship with varied ideas and attractive presentation.
Guests can choose from different menu options. Alongside classically inspired and Austrian dishes, our kitchen also serves lighter creations as part of its Health Cuisine selection. A vegetarian option is available every day, while vegan dishes can be prepared with advance notice.
The result is a menu that accommodates different tastes and dietary preferences while retaining one shared signature: carefully prepared, harmoniously balanced and presented with attention to detail.
Dinner overlooking Lake Zell
When the weather is fine, dinner is served on our lakeside terrace. The unique setting of the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE on a private peninsula creates an exceptional backdrop for the evening.
As each course is served, the atmosphere over Lake Zell gradually changes. The light softens, the mountains are reflected in the water and tranquillity slowly returns to the peninsula. Dinner by Lake Zell therefore becomes not only a culinary experience but an atmospheric one as well.
Alternatively, guests can enjoy dinner in the historic Kaisersaal restaurant, where the elegant surroundings reflect the long tradition of our hotel.
Classic Austrian hotel culture, reinterpreted
The cuisine of the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE is closely connected to the history and atmosphere of the hotel. Classic Austrian hospitality meets contemporary dishes and the individual ideas of our executive chefs.
Rather than following a single culinary style, our aim is to bring familiar flavours, modern influences and different dietary preferences together in a harmonious overall experience.
Culinary enjoyment also continues beyond dinner – with coffee and cake, an ice cream sundae or a cocktail at the Imperial Café-Bar, on one of our terraces or later in the evening at the Seebar.
Teamwork you can taste
Behind every plate are numerous individual steps and many dedicated people. As the restaurant gradually fills, the kitchen team works with the highest level of concentration. Ingredients are prepared, flavours are carefully balanced and each component is arranged with precision.
Jonas Bereuter and Sladan Stojanovic keep an eye not only on the dishes but also on the entire team and the timing of each service. Their shared commitment to quality forms the foundation of the kitchen’s daily work.
Guests may rarely see this close cooperation, but they can experience it in every course.
A culinary holiday in Zell am See
A stay at the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE combines our unique lakeside location with culinary moments throughout the day. From breakfast on the lakeside terrace and the afternoon snack to the five-course dinner in the evening, cuisine is an integral part of every guest’s experience.
With their expertise, passion and personal dedication, Jonas Bereuter, Sladan Stojanovic and the entire kitchen team transform carefully selected ingredients into memorable culinary moments.
Because for us, excellent cuisine does not begin on the plate. It begins with people who approach their work with passion, responsibility and true team spirit.
