Catering in Bern: Reliable catering for your B2B event
We coordinate your event catering from start to finish. Menus, timing and the running order work together to keep everything running smoothly.
Catering coordinated by Eventforum Bern
Catering partners right in the building next door
Drinks receptions, break-time catering, business lunches & more
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu options
Fresh, seasonal and local produce as standard
Everything from one team with our full-service approach
What catering options are available at Eventforum Bern?
Catering at Eventforum Bern is tailored to your event format, guest numbers, schedule and preferences. Our standard offering includes the following formats:
Drinks reception
Canapés, finger food and drinks for informal conversations. Ideal as an opening reception or between programme sessions.
Encouraging networking
Business lunch
A carefully planned business lunch that keeps your event on schedule. Menus and portions are tailored to your programme.
Lunch that fits your schedule
Break-time catering
Coffee, tea, water, pastries, fruit and snacks for short breaks between sessions, timed to suit your schedule.
for short breaks
Canapé reception
A generous reception with hot and cold finger food. For occasions where a seated menu is unsuitable but a full meal is expected.
A full alternative to lunch
Circulating canapés
We bring finger food and small bites directly to your guests. Well suited to networking formats and events with an open layout.
Food while standing and mingling
Individual catering concept
Tell us what you have in mind. Together with our catering partners, we develop a bespoke concept: themed, international, a speciality buffet or with a distinctive culinary focus.
Tailored to your format and guests
Looking forward to good food on the day of your event? Eventforum Bern coordinates the catering so you can focus on your guests.
Make an enquiryOur catering partner next door: close at hand, reliably delivered
Our catering partner ZFV is located very close to Eventforum Bern, an advantage for lunch at full-day and half-day events. ZFV provides fresh, balanced menu options for large groups too. When the break begins, your guests move into the foyer, where delicious food is already waiting.
For occasions that call for a more upscale format or a bespoke catering experience, we work with selected additional partners. In these cases, we develop a new catering concept to suit your event.
Let us plan together what your guests can look forward to.
Professional catering in Bern as part of our full-service offering
At corporate events, catering rarely falls short because of the quality of the food. More often, the challenge is coordination. Eventforum Bern is happy to take care of that for you.
Your enquiry reaches us today; our reply reaches you tomorrow. Plan your event with a partner who thinks ahead.
Coordinated with your running order
We work with you to incorporate refreshment breaks into the event programme. Kitchen and delivery timings form part of the plan from the outset. Eventforum Bern coordinates the catering team, so they know when and where they are needed.
Individual dietary requirements considered
We clarify vegetarian and vegan menus, gluten-free alternatives and other dietary requirements and intolerances in advance. We pass the information to the catering team so that all your guests are appropriately catered for.
Local and seasonal produce
Rely on a dedicated contact who ensures decisions are made without unnecessary rounds of consultation.
One contact for everything
Eventforum Bern handles all communication with the catering team. You have one contact by your side who keeps everything together.
Fully supported at Eventforum Bern: catering included
Eventforum Bern is your B2B venue for conferences, congresses, seminars and corporate events of all kinds, in the heart of Switzerland’s federal capital. Alongside event technology, furniture, and hybrid and livestreaming infrastructure, catering is part of our comprehensive package. You book an event venue with everything in place.
It is worth getting in touch. We will respond within 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions about our catering in Bern
Does Eventforum Bern provide its own catering?
Eventforum Bern does not operate its own catering service; we work with trusted catering partners. Our catering partner is ZFV, whose premises are directly beside the building. Selected additional partners are available for more upscale formats. As your personal point of contact, we coordinate everything for you.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
We take vegetarian and vegan menus, gluten-free alternatives, other dietary requirements and food intolerances into account when planning menus. Let us know your requirements in advance and we will pass them straight to the catering team.
What catering formats are available for larger conferences in Bern?
A range of catering formats is available for conferences and congresses at Eventforum Bern. These include business lunches, drinks receptions with light or substantial refreshments, break-time catering, circulating canapés and individually designed catering concepts.
Can I bring my own caterer for my event?
An external catering provider can be brought in by arrangement. However, as we work with longstanding, well-established partners, we recommend the full-service approach. It makes coordination considerably easier and helps ensure everything runs smoothly. We nevertheless do everything we can to fulfil your special requests to your complete satisfaction.
What group sizes can Eventforum Bern cater for?
Catering at Eventforum Bern is designed for events with approximately 50 to 380 people and is tailored to these group sizes.
For which event formats does Eventforum Bern coordinate catering?
Eventforum Bern’s catering is designed for professional B2B events. It is particularly suited to conferences, congresses, seminars, training sessions, workshops, general meetings, association meetings, graduation ceremonies, panel discussions, project weeks, leadership retreats, management events, multi-day business events, corporate events, hybrid events, livestream events, presentations and a wide range of other company events.
What food works well for buffets at B2B events?
Buffets at B2B events such as conferences and training sessions work best with food that is quick to serve, easy to eat and accommodates different dietary requirements. Proven options include fresh salads and seasonal vegetables, light hot main courses, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and local bread and cold cuts. For short lunch breaks, circulating canapés or a reception with substantial refreshments are better options.
Which event venue with catering is suitable for company celebrations?
Eventforum Bern is a professional B2B event venue in Bern for conferences, congresses, training sessions and other company celebrations with 50 to 380 people. Catering is part of our overall offering, and we coordinate it through established partners. Our principal partner is ZFV, located in the building next door. You have one dedicated contact for the entire event, from planning and delivery to on-site support and follow-up.
What creative catering ideas work for corporate events?
Creative catering for corporate events need not be elaborate, but it should always suit the format. Popular options include cheese and charcuterie boards featuring local produce, internationally themed buffets, street food stations and small drinks receptions with a changing selection of bites. In our experience, seasonal produce accompanied by a short description of its origin also appeals to B2B guests. We develop these concepts with our catering partners and tailor them to each occasion.