Falstaff Innkeeper of the year 2021
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«HE WHO WANTS TO EAT WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THE ART OF COOKING CANNOT REASONABLY JUDGE THE DISHES THAT ARE SERVED.»
PLATO 428 BC – 348 BC
Tobias Funke, star chef with Gault Millau points, Executive Chef and Managing Director of the «Gasthaus zur Fernsicht» in Heiden AR, makes Heiden a real culinary hotspot in the region. Under his leadership, however, there is not only gourmet gastronomy offered but also a restaurant with traditional «Swiss Alpine Food», a bar with a cigar lounge, a café in the village or in winter a fondue chalet and an ice rink in the middle of the village with breathtaking views of Lake Constance.
„Cooking is intuition and creativity, but also skill and experience,» Tobias Funke is convinced. Nevertheless, he says: „Cooking doesn’t have to be that difficult!“ and offers cooking courses for small groups. „Of course, the courses can be customised individually. I will not only show you the basics of cooking, but also let you into my personal recipes and my cooking philosophy,“ says Tobias Funke.
Cauliflower and buanciale
Amazake
Stinging Nettle
Buttermilk
Cauliflower and buanciale
Amazake
Stinging Nettle
Buttermilk
Sea Bass Ike Jime
Grapefruit
Summer Buck
Sandwich with giblets
Onion stick
Summer Buck
Sandwich with giblets
Onion stick
Sea Bass Ike Jime
Grapefruit
Carabinero
Caramelized butter sauce
Milk chocolate
Hot pepper
Carabinero
Caramelized butter sauce
Milk chocolate
Hot pepper
Workplaces
Incantare
If you enter the with two Guide Michelin stars awarded temple of deliciousness, you will be enchanted. For this experience, Tobias Funke and his team are constantly creating new compositions using international, specifically selected or cultivated products. The Incantare ranks 18th among the best restaurants in Switzerland and 394th among the best restaurants worldwide.
Swiss Alpine
All dishes are created by Tobias Funke and his team and cooked with fresh, exquisite ingredients. All menus are produced with Swiss products only and are characterised by two typical features: Full flavour and that little something extra.
Fernsicht Bar
A cosy meeting place with breathtaking views in the midst of the beautiful gardens of the «Gasthaus zur Fernsicht». Here you may begin an evening full of culinary adventures or round off a perfect dinner with numerous taste experiences for your palate. Along with our extensive selection of drinks, you may also enjoy a range of light snacks. Or treat yourself to a cigar from our ample assortment.
Fondue Chalet
By twos, with friends, with your family: Get spoiled with culinary delights and enjoy the special atmosphere of the fondue chalet in Heiden. Whether you are planning a business event, birthday party or Christmas celebration, there are a lot of things possible in the wooden chalet.
The newspaper «Sonntagszeitung» wrote: „… presumably the best fondue chalet in Switzerland.“
Ice Rink Heiden
Whether you would like to ice-skate or curl (reservation below), whether you are new or experienced on the ice: the ice rink Heiden offers fun for everyone on an ice-covered surface of 850 m2. Those ice skaters who get hungry or want to warm up may do so in the authentic Swiss fondue chalet right next to the ice rink.
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Cooking courses
Cooking is intuitive power and creativity, but also skills and experience. Come and enjoy first-hand tips and tricks in the unique atmosphere of a professional kitchen.
Procedure
Menu planning and preparation with shopping tips
Evaluation and quality control of purchased products.
Preparation of 4 course menu.
Content & price
Welcome aperitif and getting in touch
Creation and cooking of a 4 course menu
Time for questions and answers
Recipes & apron
Enjoyment of the prepared menu including drinks
Dates
- 14 August 2022 sold out
- 18 September 2022 sold out
- 23 October 2022 sold out
- 13 November 2022 3 seats free
- 18 December 2022 sold out
Time
* from 10 a.m. to approx. 3.30 p.m.
* maximum 8 participants
Accompanying person
You would like to spoil a special person? Gladly. Book a menu & drinks for your companion.
Events
Cooking Courses with Star Chef Tobias Funke
„Cooking is intuition and creativity, but also skill and experience. Profit from first-hand tips and tricks in the unique atmosphere of a professional kitchen. Course Planning and preparation of the menu with shopping tips Assessment and quality control of the...
From Basel to Strasbourg with Tobias Funke
With Tobias Funke, an interesting personality is at the stove that evening. He combines 2 Michelin stars and 17 Gault Millau points in the restaurant Incantare of the Gasthaus zur Fernsicht in Heiden. You will learn a lot about the star and point chef, because there...
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«my Switzerland» Ferientag KKL Luzern
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CEO Pascal Vautier invites to a discussion about «Energy and Food»
Topic: Energy und sustainability in fine dining
125th anniversary
Topic: The past, the present and the future
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The Ice Rink Heiden 2021/22
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Incantare** Restaurant
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Incantare ** Restaurant
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