Wellbeing & Considered Choices

We value regionality, quality and seasonality

The considered selection of food and products is an important part of our culinary offering. We pay particular attention to the origin, quality and seasonal availability of the ingredients we use. Over the past 18 months, we have devoted even greater attention to these aspects in our daily work. At the heart of our approach is the thoughtful selection of our products, their quality, as well as an understanding of where they come from and when they are naturally available.

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Products & Their Provenance

We have come to appreciate the diversity of high-quality products available across the Lower Rhine region. Through personal conversations with producers, we have gained insights into their work, their products and the stories behind them. These encounters have given us an even deeper appreciation of the provenance and quality of the ingredients we use.

Today, we source a selection of products from carefully chosen partners to complement our culinary offering. Product quality and seasonal availability are important considerations, as is regional provenance where this applies to the individual product. Personal exchange with producers and a considered approach to the ingredients we use are particularly important to us. The more we learn about a product, where it comes from and the people behind it, the more thoughtfully we can incorporate it into our cuisine.

Considered Purchasing

EarthCheck
Our Commitment

Earth Check

 

The Breidenbacher Hof has been awarded Gold status by the EarthCheck programme.

We see this recognition as an acknowledgement of the work undertaken to date and, at the same time, as an incentive to continue developing our processes. We regard this as an ongoing process that requires attention, regular review and continuous development. We therefore regularly consider different areas of our hotel operations and review where processes can be refined and resources used more thoughtfully. In doing so, we are guided, among other considerations, by the requirements and criteria of the EarthCheck programme. Our aim is to continue this work over the long term, with care and due consideration.

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Social Responsibility

For us, social responsibility is part of a considered and responsible approach to our community. We regularly support a number of social initiatives in the region. This includes the weekly delivery of meals to two charitable organisations, providing people in different circumstances with a warm meal and a form of practical support within our means. For us, these activities are about more than providing food. They reflect our commitment to paying attention, taking responsibility and offering support where it is needed.

Social Responsibility

Our commitment

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Philipp Ferber
Culinary Director

“For me, appreciation means understanding the value of a product and treating it with care. This is an approach we share with selected regional partners. Personal exchange and insights into their work allow us to develop a deeper understanding of the provenance, quality and preparation of the products we use. For us, quality over quantity and the respectful handling of food remain at the heart of our approach.”