Proposal for half-day team experience in Lavaux
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Your project
“A half day with our team in Lavaux. Active and team orientated.
Your goal
Your event details
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Possible activities
Team building in Lavaux
Start: Train station Cully
Finish: Domaine Croix-Duplex (Grandvaux)
Duration: Approx 2.5-3 hours
Cost: CHF 1300. (up tp 12 people)
Addon: group prizes (150 CHF)
- Discover Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage vineyard
- Fun team activities in groups of 3–4 people
- Hike through vineyards while answering questions (possiblitiy to add inter group competitions)
- Challenges to complete and riddles to solve
- Encourages exchange, collaboration, and team spirit
- Involves skills such as agility, logic, creativity, and general knowledge
- Shared seasonal apèro (below) at Domaine Croix Duplex.
eBiking across Lavaux
Start: Vevey
Finish: TBD
Duration: Approx 3-4 hours
Cost: CHF 1600 (equipment rental + 2 guides)
- Explore the UNESCO vineyards of Lavaux by e-bike (option for single track paths for more experienced riders).
- Ride through charming villages and panoramic trails
- Pause for stunning views over Lake Geneva and the Alps
- Equipment is rented based on team members (genders, sizes, and if off road is requested)
- Partner eBike tour operator: eBike TOGETHER.
- Shared apéro (below) at destination.
Picking grapes at a biodynamic vintner
Start: Grandvaux train station
Finish: Domaine Piccard
Duration: Approx 3-4 hours
Cost: 1000 CHF for a group up to 12 people
- Hike in – Scenic and interpretive walk from Grandvaux station through Lavaux’s terraces.
- Warm welcome – Meet the vintner and step into the vineyard.
- Hands-on harvest – Pick grapes together as a team in a biodynamic parcel.
- Taste in the vines – Guided sip and story with the winemaker.
- Shared table – Seasonal apéro (below) with natural wines
Options for a fresh, seasonal apero menu
40 CHF / person
A fresh, vibrant, and satisfying spread designed for seasonal conviviality and conversation.
Breads & Spreads
Warm focaccia with rosemary & sea salt
Soft, golden, and fragrant
Pumpkin hummus
Silky chickpeas blended with roasted pumpkin and spices
Baba ganoush
Smoky eggplant dip with tahini, lemon, and a hint of garlic
Mouhammara
A sweet and spicy red pepper and walnut dip with pear molasses
Savoury Bites
Crispy falafel
Golden, herb-packed chickpea patties, served with tahini sauce
Stuffed vine leaves (dolma)
Filled with rice, herbs, and a touch of lemon zest
Roasted mushroom & cheese tartlets
Earthy, savoury, and seasonal
Salads & Sides
Roasted beet & apple salad
with toasted hazelnuts and goat cheese
Pearled barley tabbouleh
Parsley, mint, and late-season tomatoes
Pickled autumn vegetables
Carrots, turnips, and cauliflower with warm spices
Platters to Share
Seasonal vegetable crudités
Carrots, celery, kohlrabi sticks, served with a herbed yoghurt dip
Autumn fruit platter
Figs, grapes, pears, and apples with a drizzle of honey
Artisan cheese & charcuterie board
A curated selection of local cheeses and cured meats, served with seasonal pickles and fresh bread
Refreshments
Homemade mint lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and ultra-refreshing
Infused water
Cucumber-mint, strawberry-basil, or citrus-rosemary
Selection of wines
A local vintner’s (depends on location)
About Edible Switzerland
We connect food lovers (locals and tourists) to the best resources we can find in anywhere in Switzerland
Our core team
Jen Burke: Founder and operator of EdibleSwitzerland.com. Passionate foodie and creator of unique foodie experiences.
Judit Zollai: Private Chef and Diet Coach for groups, workshops, gastronomy events, consulting. Postpartum diet and hormonal balance specialist.
EdibleSwitzerland
Experiences to savour
What did our guests love about us! Read their reviews!
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My husband and I booked the wine tour in lavaux for our honeymoon and it was absolutely amazing! It is a great way to spend the day hiking through the... read more
Amanda Page
Our tour of the beautiful terraced vineyards of Lavaux was everything for which we could of hoped. Jennifer put a lot of effort into finding wineries that were open... read more
Anne West
We spent an afternoon with Jen last week, hiking the Lavaux wine region and tasting as we walked. She was wonderful from the first contact, willing to work with us... read more
Carolyn Levin
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A wonderful day of wine tasting and walking tour from Grand Lavaux station across the Dezaley terraces down to Rivaz. Jen organized the tour to meet our likes/dislikes… both the... read more
Rebecca I
Thanks to Jen we had the most wonderful time in Switzerland. Talk about a very caring, knowledgeable, and great communicator! You can tell her passion for travel and her zest... read more
Zach Bauder
Jennifer is such a friendly, knowledgeable local! She went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for me. Can’t wait for my next trip!
Sarah DeMare
Why work with us?
Local expertise
Our team has deep-rooted connections with local chefs, winemakers, and other terroir artisans, ensuring you get an authentic and insider experience.
Personalized service
We take the time to understand your preferences and tailor every detail of your trip to create a unique and memorable journey.
Seamless planning:
From the initial consultation to the final booking, we handle all the logistics, allowing you to relax and enjoy your trip without any stress.
Unique experiences
We go beyond typical tourist attractions to offer exclusive and off-the-beaten-path experiences that truly capture the essence of Swiss foodie culture.
A focus on sustainable experiences
At EdibleSwitzerland, we are committed to practising sustainable tourism, running zero waste experiences, events, & tours, and giving back to our community.
We aim to be committed Swisstainable in 2025.
We are committed to serving the local economy. Quite literally, we serve local ingredients (be it honey, meat, vegetables, and other artisan products) paired with local wines and other beverages and artisan products.
We minimise waste through avoidance, reduction, recycling and separate disposal.
At our dining events, we use vintage plates, cloth napkins, real cups, glasses, and cutlery.
We encourage public transportation to and from events and experiences.
We work with local businesses & guides to provide alternative transportation eBikes, electric tuk-tuks, and other interesting tours and options to move people around. Be it offering guided tours, or tastings, or just an interpretive hike.
Additionally, we work with a partner agency to provide green energy for lights and sound (especially for outdoor events).
Supporting community: A portion of our proceeds goes towards creating a fund to help small food businesses launch and grow their business (be them actual food products, experiences, cooking classes, tours, or others) or specific charities.
Next steps
- You choose a proposed experience and provide 50% of the experience as a deposit to secure the booking.
- We confirm bookings with our partners and all elements that make your chosen experience unique.
- We continue communication up until the date of the experience to ensure a smooth delivery.
- Thank you for choosing EdibleSwitzerland for a team building partner.
