About Us
Chefs on the Mountain is a culinary festival taking place over the course of two weekends in 2020, created and hosted by The Capra, a luxurious five-star boutique hotel in the heart of the pristine and picturesque ski resort of Saas-Fee, Switzerland. The village has a deep-rooted culture in hospitality and also has some hidden gems to offer when it comes to dining. This makes it an ideal place for high-flying cooks to slow down, to recharge with nature and to replenish new energy.
For the fifth consecutive year, Chefs on the Mountain offers leading international chefs the opportunity to participate in the creation of a range of exclusive menus served in The Capra’s Brasserie restaurant during the event.
The guests of Chefs on the Mountain have the opportunity to dine on the exclusive menus and have an unprecedented access to the chefs, whether in the kitchen or the restaurant during the course of the event.
The menus created contain ingredients that come from the mountain region of Saas-Fee and Switzerland, if possible. Fantastic Swiss wines, which are often difficult to obtain in other European countries, are served alongside the created menus and are explained by wine connoisseurs throughout.
The Chefs
Your host
Elena Maureen Dietz – The Capra’s Head Chef
Exploring the world in the realm of the stars. I never let go of this fascination.
After completing my apprenticeship with Heinz Winkler, my constant curiosity led me to Italy, South Korea and Switzerland.
Always looking for the original taste and new, unadulterated creations, combined with the flavors of this world.
Swiss Cuisine in Modern Art
20th & 21st March, 2020
Manuel Stadelmann
Chef de Cuisine Bistro Rialto Gstaad
14 points Gault et Millau & Chef of the future 2016
Previous workplaces:
Restaurant de l’hôtel de ville de Crissier
Les Trois Rois à Bâle
Chesery à Gstaad
Pont de Brent à Montreux
Lampart à Egerkingen
Patrick Siekendieck
Sous-Chef at Restaurant Silver at 7132 Hotel, Vals
2 ** Michelin & 18 points Gault et Millau
Previous workplaces:
Numa
Peak Health
31st January & 1st Febuary, 2020
Damien Facile
2011 – present
Sous-Chef at Restaurant de l’hôtel de Ville in Crissier
From Commis to Sous-Chef
3 *** Michelin & 19 points Gault et Millau
2010 – 2011
Flocons de Sel, Emmanuel Renaut, Megève, FR
3 *** Michelin & 19 points Gault et Millau
2009 – 2010
Chalet hôtel de la Croix Fry, Marie Ane Veyrat, Manigod, FR
14, 5 points Gault et Millau
2004 – 2009
Hotel School Savoie Léman, Thonon-les-Bains, FR
Sandro Dubach
2019 – present
Catering, Foodstyling, Cooking School
3 locations, & 5 services
2017
Founded Sandro Dubach
2012 – 2016
Sous-Chef at Eisblume Worb
1* Michelin & 17 points Gault et Millau
2nd place at Swiss Culinary Cup 2014
2009 – 2016
Cook apprenticeship in Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort
Chefs on the Mountain Rates
Aperitif in The Capra Bar & Lounge from 18.00
4-course gourmet menu
CHF 150.00 per person
Reservations are recommended
T: +41 27 958 13 58
If you wish to combine your Chefs on the Mountain experience with a stay at The Capra, please click here.
Previous Events
2019
Our 2019 line-up included:
– Markus Meichenitsch
– Florian Vorraber
– Tino Staub
– Diego Della Schiava
– Tom Booton
Hosted by Daniel Kornhuber
2018
Our 2018 line-up included:
– Oliver Glowig 
– Domenico Iavarone
– Roc Greisler
– Florian Bettschen
– Yannick Mumenthaler
Hosted by Eric Glauser 
2017
2016
Our 2016 line-up included:
– Irma Dütsch
– Heinz Beck
– Andrea Migliaccio
– Frank Buchholz
– Markus Neff
– Fausto Arrighi
– Antonio Colaianni
Hosted by Oliver Glowig