Caminada Group

What Caminada Group does

Caminada Group AG is a privately held Swiss fine dining hospitality company headquartered in Fürstenau, Graubünden, founded in 2003 by chef Andreas Caminada. The group operates a multi-brand culinary portfolio centered on the flagship Schloss Schauenstein (3 Michelin stars, 19 GaultMillau points, ranked 47th in World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024) and includes five IGNIV fine-dining-sharing locations across Switzerland and Bangkok, the Casa Caminada traditional Grison inn with on-site wood-fired bakery, the vegetarian garden-to-table restaurant Oz, the Mammertsberg fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel on Lake Constance, and Restaurant Buech in Herrliberg. Supporting businesses include acasa Catering, the Atelier Caminada concept store and online shop, the SLEEP LIKE A CAMINADA loungewear collaboration, cookbook publishing (Phaidon), and 'Caminada. Das Magazin.' with Ringier Axel Springer. A core operational asset is the on-site permaculture garden with 800+ plant species supplying Schloss Schauenstein and Oz. The group also operates Fundaziun Uccelin, a non-profit foundation founded in 2016 that has invested over CHF 1.66M in 109 culinary scholarships through 86 partner restaurants across 21 countries, functioning as both a brand amplifier and talent pipeline.

Caminada Group generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer fine dining operations across its restaurant portfolio and boutique hotel accommodations at Schloss Schauenstein, Casa Caminada, and Mammertsberg. Secondary revenue streams include cookbooks and branded merchandise sold via the Atelier Caminada online shop, catering and private chef services via acasa Catering, cookbook publishing royalties through Phaidon, and consumer products such as loungewear and signature knives. Brand-driven marketing includes Michelin and GaultMillau guide rankings, the Amazon Prime Video 'Dinner Club' series, the annual Fürstenau Genussmarkt food market, AC Masters charity golf tournaments, GaultMillau 'Atelier Caminada' recipe videos, and co-marketing partnerships with Dom Pérignon, Hublot, Audi, V-ZUG, EFG Bank, Geberit, and SWISS International Air Lines. The group follows a hybrid go-to-market of direct reservation-based dining at owned and partnered locations, supplemented by e-commerce and a content/media ecosystem.

Ownership sits with founders Andreas and Sarah Caminada; The Living Circle Group AG holds a minority stake since March 2022, when the parties jointly acquired the Fürstenau real estate (Schloss Schauenstein and surrounding buildings) from the Heinrich Schwendener-Stiftung and formed Schloss Schauenstein AG. Caminada Group remains independently managed. The board comprises Andreas Caminada, Sarah Caminada, Jürg Schmid, and Gratian Anda. Mammertsberg is operated through a joint venture with chef Silvio Germann (co-owner).

Name

Caminada Group

Legal name

Caminada Group AG

Website

https://andreascaminada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caminada Group AG is a privately held Swiss fine dining hospitality company led by chef Andreas Caminada, operating Michelin-starred restaurants (Schloss Schauenstein, IGNIV, Mammertsberg, Oz, Casa Caminada, Buech) across Switzerland and Bangkok, supplemented by catering, boutique hotels, cookbook publishing, lifestyle merchandise, and the Fundaziun Uccelin culinary talent foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Michelin-starred hospitality
• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Culinary event catering
• Alpine cuisine experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürstenau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Restaurant Operations: The primary revenue stream across multiple restaurant brands: Schloss Schauenstein (3 Michelin stars, 19 GaultMillau points), IGNIV (2 Michelin stars, multiple locations), Mammertsberg (2 Michelin stars), Oz (1 Michelin star), Casa Caminada, and Buech Herrliberg. Revenue is generated through à la carte and tasting menu dining, with pricing quote-based at the fine dining level.
2. Boutique Hotel Accommodations: Schloss Schauenstein (9 rooms/suites across castle and Meierhaus), Mammertsberg (boutique hotel with luxury rooms and suites), and Casa Caminada (10 rooms) generate overnight accommodation revenue, with packages combining dining and lodging experiences.
3. Books and Branded Merchandise: Cookbooks including the 'Pure' collection ('Pure Leidenschaft', 'Pure Freude', 'Pure Frische', 'Pure Tiefe', and 'You and I'), the upcoming 'Beyond Peaks' monograph (Phaidon, April 2026), signature knife collections, spice mixes, coffee, and Atelier Caminada concept store products sold via online shop.
4. acasa Catering: Catering service bringing flavors from five group restaurants to private events including weddings, birthday celebrations, and corporate functions, as well as Private Chef services for yachts and holiday homes.
5. Fundaziun Uccelin: While the foundation itself is donation-funded, it generates indirect value by developing culinary talent that strengthens the group's talent pipeline and brand influence. Revenue is not the primary purpose.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Caminada Group operates a portfolio of Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants and boutique hotels across Switzerland and Bangkok, anchored by the 3-Michelin-star Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau and the IGNIV fine-dining-sharing restaurant brand. The group also runs a Bündner inn (Casa Caminada), vegetarian fine dining (Oz), Lake Constance dining (Mammertsberg), catering (acasa), a culinary talent foundation (Fundaziun Uccelin), cookbook publishing, and branded merchandise through its online shop.

Product overview

Caminada Group is a Swiss hospitality company led by chef Andreas Caminada, operating a portfolio of fine dining restaurants, boutique hotels, and culinary ventures. The core offering includes the three-Michelin-starred Schloss Schauenstein restaurant and hotel in Fürstenau, the IGNIV fine dining sharing restaurant brand with locations in Bad Ragaz, Zürich, Bangkok, and Andermatt, and the Casa Caminada traditional Bündner inn. Supporting businesses include the vegetarian Oz restaurant, Mammertsberg boutique hotel and restaurant on Lake Constance, acasa Catering, Fundaziun Uccelin culinary education foundation, the Atelier Caminada concept store, cookbook publishing (Pure collection and Beyond Peaks), a lifestyle magazine, the Genussmarkt annual food market event, and the SLEEP LIKE A CAMINADA loungewear collaboration with ISA bodywear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IGNIV: Fine Dining Sharing Experience restaurants - meaning 'Nest' in Romansh. Multiple locations including Bad Ragaz, Zürich, Andermatt, and Bangkok. Features sharing-style menus served family-style at tables.
• Casa Caminada
• Oz
• acasa Catering
• Atelier Caminada
• Fundaziun Uccelin
• Beyond Peaks
• Genussmarkt

Products and services

• Schloss Schauenstein Three Michelin-starred and 19 GaultMillau-point restaurant and boutique hotel in Fürstenau, Switzerland, led by Andreas Caminada and Marcel Skibba, offering Alpine fine dining cuisine with a 9-room/suite accommodation across the castle and Meierhaus.
• IGNIV (Fine Dining Sharing) Fine dining sharing restaurant concept with locations in Bad Ragaz, Zürich, Bangkok, and Andermatt. IGNIV means 'nest' in Romansh, offering a sharing-style fine dining experience with up to 20 dishes per menu served family-style at the table. Each location expresses the Andreas Caminada culinary philosophy with local personality.
• Casa Caminada Traditional Grison guesthouse in Fürstenau with wood-fired bakery, culinary cellar, and 10 rooms with mountain views, offering regional Bündner cuisine and overnight accommodations.
• Oz Garden-to-table vegetarian restaurant in Fürstenau, seating a maximum of 12 guests at a chef's counter, featuring vegetables from the permaculture garden with spontaneous, seasonal cuisine. Holds 1 Michelin star and 16 GaultMillau points.
• Mammertsberg Boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant in Freidorf (TG) on Lake Constance, operated by Silvio Germann with Caminada Group, featuring creative cuisine with historical and modern architecture. Holds 2 Michelin stars and 18 GaultMillau points.
• Restaurant Buech Traditional restaurant in Herrliberg overlooking Lake Zurich, newly curated by Caminada Group with a classic yet contemporary culinary concept, managed since November 2025. Also features Atelier Caminada concept store.
• acasa Catering Catering service bringing culinary experiences from five group restaurants to private events, weddings, corporate functions, and private chef services for yachts and holiday homes. Operated by Sandro Steingruber.
• Fundaziun Uccelin Foundation for promoting culinary talent, offering 20-week scholarship programs for young chefs and service professionals with international partner placements at 86 partner restaurants and 35 producers across Europe, North/South America, and Asia. CHF 1.66 million invested since 2016 with 109 scholarships granted.
• Pure Cookbook Collection Cookbook series including 'Pure Leidenschaft', 'Pure Freude', 'Pure Frische', 'Pure Tiefe', and 'You and I' featuring recipes from Andreas Caminada's restaurants, sold via the online shop.
• Beyond Peaks: The Cuisine of Schloss Schauenstein Two-volume monograph about Schloss Schauenstein published by Phaidon, featuring Stories and Recipes volumes, available from April 2026. Signed editions available through the group's online shop.
• Caminada. Das Magazin. High-end lifestyle magazine covering culinary arts, art, design, architecture, fashion, and friendship, created in collaboration with Ringier AG.
• SLEEP LIKE A CAMINADA Loungewear Collection Loungewear collection created in partnership with ISA bodywear, featuring Swiss-made clothing with sustainable materials, sold via online shop.
• Atelier Caminada Concept Store Concept store in Fürstenau offering signature knives, spice mixes, roasted coffee, and other culinary products from the group's brand portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schloss Schauenstein ranked 47th in World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 — only Swiss restaurant on the list
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Resort Bad Ragaz AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2026IGNIV Bad Ragaz partnership extended through December 2029 despite earlier plans to close. The restaurant will temporarily close February 2026 for renovation of Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz's ground floor and reopen in December 2026. Joël Ellenberger continues as Küchenchef. The 2 Michelin star, 17 GaultMillau point restaurant is described as 'the origin of the Fine-Dining-Sharing idea' for the group.
• G. Bianchi AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026New Fundaziun Uccelin partnership with G. Bianchi AG (food wholesale company, 5 generations) providing Uccelin scholarship recipients a 2-day practical insight into food wholesale — purchasing, logistics, processing, and distribution. G. Bianchi also supports the alumni community development.
• Prime Video (Amazon)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 January 2025Andreas Caminada hosted 'Dinner Club' series on Prime Video, streaming in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Episodes feature culinary travel with celebrities to Montenegro, Scotland, Switzerland, Cyprus, Mexico, and Portugal.
• Andermatt Swiss Alps AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2024Project partner for IGNIV Andermatt in the new Furkagasse retail and dining zone. Andermatt Swiss Alps AG owns the real estate and partnered with Caminada Group for the fourth IGNIV location. CEO Raphael Krucker stated commitment to high-standard culinary experiences as part of Andermatt's 'Prime Alpine Destination' vision.
• SWISS International Air LinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2024IGNIV Bar Zürich collaborated with SWISS to create 'SWISS Alpine Essence' cocktail — a floral, light white Negroni variant served on long-haul flights in First and Business Class from July 2024. Also sold through SWISS Saveurs retail on short/medium-haul flights.
• Swiss Mountain SpringminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Brand partnership with Swiss Mountain Spring, a premium Swiss water brand.
• The Living Circle Group AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2022The Living Circle acquired the Fürstenau properties (Schloss Schauenstein and surrounding buildings) and a minority stake in Caminada Group AG. Both companies co-operate on various levels. Caminada Group AG remains independently managed by Sarah and Andreas Caminada. The restaurants are positioned as partner hotels of The Living Circle with the mark 'a partner of The Living Circle.' The Living Circle is a Swiss family-owned hospitality group operating four luxury hotels and agricultural businesses.
• Dom PérignonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership with Dom Pérignon champagne house. Jointly hosted 'Vibe Night' event at IGNIV Bad Ragaz.
• HublotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot. Hublot donated a unique 'Big Bang Unico All Black Uccelin Edition' watch for auction at AC Masters charity event.
• AudiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership with Audi Switzerland. Partner employees receive up to 27% discount on Audi vehicles. Audi VIP lounge access donated as auction prize at AC Masters.
• V-ZUGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership with Swiss premium appliance manufacturer V-ZUG. V-ZUG is a sponsor of AC Masters and has partnered on culinary content.
• EFG BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership with Swiss private bank EFG.
• GeberitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership with Swiss bathroom and plumbing manufacturer Geberit, described as an 'architectural delicacy' collaboration.
• Orea KuechenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKitchen equipment partnership with Orea Kuechen, described as 'Orea meets Caminada.'
• GaultMillauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular collaboration with GaultMillau on the 'Atelier Caminada' recipe video series, featuring weekly recipes on the GaultMillau YouTube channel. Also partner for the 'Caminada. Das Magazin.' publication.
• Fundaziun Uccelin Partner Restaurants and ProducerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundaziun Uccelin works with approximately 86 partner restaurants (including Atelier Crenn, Central, Osteria Francescana, Frantzén, Blue Hill at Stone Barns) and 35 partner producers across Europe, North/South America, and Asia for its 20-week talent development program. Partners include Tanja Grandits (Stucki), Heiko Nieder (Dolder Grand), Christian Bau (Victor's Fine Dining), Massimo Bottura, Quique Dacosta, and others.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Frantzén Group: Stockholm-based founder-led group (Frantzén, Brasserie Astoria, etc.) operating a Michelin 3-star fine dining restaurant and hospitality concepts; closely comparable to Caminada Group in multi-brand fine dining, founder identity, and Nordic terroir-driven philosophy.
• Restaurant Stucki: Basel-based Michelin 2-star fine dining restaurant of Tanja Grandits; the closest Swiss fine dining peer (tier, market, guest profile) and an active 'Hosts of Switzerland' co-ambassador alongside Andreas Caminada.
• El Celler de Can Roca: Girona, Spain-based Roca brothers' Michelin 3-star restaurant plus Hotel Casa Cacao and accompanying concepts; the most direct analog in multi-brand fine dining, family-led operations, and international expansion of a Spanish terroir-driven culinary identity.
• Atelier Crenn: San Francisco-based Dominique Crenn Michelin 3-star fine dining restaurant; comparable founder-led Michelin 3-star brand and active Fundaziun Uccelin partner restaurant for talent pipeline.
• Noma: Copenhagen-based founder-led (René Redzepi) Michelin 3-star fine dining restaurant with Noma Projects licensing and pop-ups; comparable in single-founder brand identity, terroir-driven Nordic cuisine, and global brand-extension via projects and partnerships.
• Central Restaurante: Lima-based Virgilio Martínez Michelin 3-star restaurant built on terroir-driven cuisine (Mater Iniciativa); comparable in founder-led Michelin 3-star identity and active Fundaziun Uccelin partner restaurant.
• Osteria Francescana: Modena-based Michelin 3-star restaurant of Massimo Bottura plus Casa Maria Luigia hotel and Francescana at Maria Luigia; directly comparable in founder-led Michelin 3-star fine dining with adjacent hospitality and lodging, and is a Fundaziun Uccelin partner.
• Eleven Madison Park (Make It Nice): New York-based Daniel Humm hospitality group operating Michelin 3-star Eleven Madison Park and additional concepts; comparable in founder-led multi-Michelin-star fine dining group with adjacent brand extensions and content/library.

Broad incumbents

• The Dolder Grand: Zürich luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurants (The Restaurant, Atelier di Rolf Schmid); comparable as Swiss luxury hospitality operator with fine dining venues and overlapping affluent guest profile.
• The Living Circle: Swiss family-owned luxury hospitality group (Widder Hotel, Storchen, Bellevue Palace, Hotel & Restaurants Baur au Lac) and minority stakeholder in Caminada Group AG; directly comparable as parent-partner Swiss luxury hospitality group with hotels and restaurants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hostsofswitzerland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caminada-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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