Summer Menu challenge 2025

About the Restaurant “Maison Décotterd”

Perched high above Montreux, in the historic former Bellevue Grand Hôtel in Glion, Maison Décotterd offers more than fine dining—it offers perspective. With sweeping views over Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alpine landscape, the restaurant exudes quiet grandeur, perfectly matched by the cuisine it serves.

Founded by Chef Stéphane Décotterd, Maison Décotterd is rooted in a bold commitment: to craft a truly local, sustainable, and expressive cuisine that reflects the beauty of Swiss terroir. Everything here—from the ingredients to the tableware—is sourced with intention and care, often from within the region.

Maison Décotterd is home to three unique concepts: the Gastronomic Restaurant, the Bistro by Décotterd, and the Bar Lounge, each offering a different yet coherent expression of Swiss culinary identity. But it is the fine dining restaurant that serves as the heart—where Décotterd’s vision unfolds across each plate, season by season, dish by dish.

About the Chef – Stéphane Décotterd

Stéphane Décotterd is a chef deeply attuned to his surroundings. A native of the region and a long-celebrated figure in the Swiss culinary world, his cooking is driven by nature’s rhythms, local ecosystems, and a fierce belief in sustainability.

As he says:
“The sunrise over the lake, the peacefulness of the mountains, the dew-sprinkled herbs invariably put me in a creative frame of mind, from which the next recipe will emerge.”

He creates cuisine that is “in perpetual motion,” sparked daily by conversations with his producers, his team, and his guests.

Formerly head chef at the Pont de Brent (2 Michelin stars), Décotterd’s move to open Maison Décotterd marked not only a new chapter in his culinary journey, but a deeper mission: to express a Swiss identity in haute cuisine through hyper-local sourcing, regional wines, and fully sustainable practices.

With over two decades of experience and numerous accolades, he remains grounded, creative, and constantly evolving.

“Every day, discussions with my guests and producers fuel an innovative cuisine, in perpetual motion, guided by the finest seasonal produce.” – Stéphane Décotterd

The Summer Menu Challenge – A Symphony of Lakeside Terroir

For the All4Chefs Summer Menu Challenge 2025, Chef Stéphane Décotterd presents a seasonal tasting menu rooted in his beloved landscapes: the Alps, Lake Geneva, and the lush forests of Switzerland. Each course expresses both technical finesse and emotional depth—showcasing wild herbs, freshwater fish, and sustainably sourced produce.

Creative Collaboration & Local Partners

Décotterd works closely with regional artisans and selects refined tools and tableware to enhance the experience:
– OONA Caviar – a sustainable Swiss delicacy
– Nautilus Ceramics, Pordamsa, and Jars – providing natural, elegant plateware
– Photography by India Belce-Kennedy

Maison Décotterd – All4Chefs Summer Menu Challenge 2025

A seasonal statement of elegance, sustainability, and Swiss pride.
In this Summer Menu Challenge, Chef Stéphane Décotterd reminds us that luxury can be local, innovation can be rooted, and storytelling can be told through the ingredients we often overlook.