Food & drink at our catered chalet in Châtel

Food is central to the Alpine Friends chalet experience. Our standard seven-night stay includes daily breakfast, afternoon tea, six home-cooked evening meals and wine with dinner, served in a relaxed chalet atmosphere around the table. For shorter stays, the catered package is adjusted to suit your dates.

Our menu brings together Alpine favourites and mountain-inspired dishes from the Alps, the Pyrenees, Japan, the Himalayas and Central Europe: warm, satisfying food suited to families and small groups after a day in the Portes du Soleil.

Evening meals are designed to feel special without being formal, with carefully chosen drinks, children’s meals where needed and dietary requirements handled by arrangement where possible.

What’s included

Breakfast

Fresh bread and pastries, jams, honey and spreads, yoghurt, fruit, cereals, porridge, eggs cooked to order, tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Afternoon tea

Homemade cake or a sweet bake, served with tea and coffee as a simple post-ski treat when you return to the chalet.

Six catered evenings

Our standard seven-night stay includes six home-cooked evening meals, served in a relaxed chalet setting. Each dinner has four courses, with the fourth varying between canapés, local cheese or a special finishing touch. For shorter stays, catering arrangements are confirmed before booking.

Wine with dinner

Wine is included with dinner, with red, white and rosé options available across the week. On our Japanese menu night, we also offer an optional Japanese whisky finishing course.

Children’s meals

Children are very welcome at Alpine Friends. We can offer earlier or simpler meals by arrangement, depending on age, appetite and preferences.

Typical options may include pasta dishes, mild chicken curry with rice, croast chicken, sausages and mash, baked potatoes, soup and bread, crêpes or simple puddings.

Welcome drinks

Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, with our honesty bar available for additional drinks throughout your stay.