What comes to mind when you think about Swiss food? I’d guess chocolate and fondue are pretty high up on your list. But while they’re certainly important elements of the country’s culinary makeup, there’s an awful lot more going on there than you might realise. Zurich, in particular, is home to a thriving contemporary food scene, with international flavours, fantastic producers and incredible chefs all working together to create something very exciting.
To see what was going on in Switzerland for ourselves, we hopped on a place with Michelin-starred chef Josh Eggleton to uncover the delights of Zurich (and nearby city Zug). What we found when we got there amongst the beautiful architecture was surprising – instead of stereotypical bankers dining on classical French-influenced dishes, there was a much younger, trendier, casual food scene. From traditional specialities to more modern dishes of fermented vegetables and wood-fired fish, Switzerland is a dark horse in the international food scene. Take a look at what we tasted during our few days there.