dem

dem is an Anatolian restaurant, mezebar and caterer at Baslerstrasse 302 in Allschwil, and its wedding page is devoted to one thing: Anatolian meze and finger food for the wedding apéro. The page promises individual consultation built around the couple's wishes, and a staged booking process that starts with an online appointment and a non-binding planning conversation.

Anatolian Meze and the Wedding Apéro Offering

The site describes the core service straightforwardly: "Wir sind spezialisiert auf die Bereitstellung von köstlichen Meze & Fingerfood für Hochzeiten" (we specialize in providing delicious meze and finger food for weddings). The business positions itself as a Mezebar and Catering service offering "individuelle Auswahl an anatolischen Köstlichkeiten & erfrischenden Getränken, perfekt abgestimmt auf Ihren besonderen Tag" (individual selection of Anatolian delicacies and refreshing drinks, perfectly matched to your special day). The Anatolian dishes are the centerpiece: the site names specific offerings including "würzigen Auberginenpürees" (spicy eggplant purees), "gefüllten Weinblättern" (stuffed vine leaves), "saftigen Lammspiesse" (juicy lamb skewers) and "knusprigen Falafel" (crispy falafel). To accompany the meze, the catering includes "eine erlesene Auswahl an Getränken" (a choice selection of drinks) "perfekt auf die Speisen abgestimmt" (perfectly matched to the dishes), with examples given as "spritzige Limonade, edler Wein oder traditioneller Ayran" (sparkling lemonade, fine wine or traditional Ayran). This level of detail in naming both dishes and beverages signals a thoughtful approach to pairing food and drink, important for couples who care about the culinary experience as much as the logistics.

The Booking and Planning Process

The business streamlines the commitment process by separating inquiry from contract. Couples begin by booking an appointment online, then participate in "ein unverbindliches Planungsgespräch" (a non-binding planning conversation) where they can discuss their vision and receive "unverbindliche Angebote" (non-binding quotes) tailored to their event. This staged process (online appointment booking, planning conversation, tailored quote) removes pressure to decide without understanding what the service entails. The site's language emphasizes individual attention: "Wir wissen, wie wichtig es ist, dass alles perfekt ist" (we know how important it is that everything is perfect), so the business offers "individuelle Beratung & Planung, um sicherzustellen, dass unsere Speisen & Getränke genau Ihren Wünschen & Vorstellungen entsprechen" (individual consultation and planning to ensure our food and drinks exactly match your wishes and ideas). The phone number listed is +41 76 715 44 55.

What Is Included and the Service Experience

The site names several benefits of choosing dem's catering. The company promises "stressfreie Planung" (stress-free planning), stating "Von der ersten Beratung bis zur finalen Umsetzung, wir kümmern uns um alles" (from the first consultation to final execution, we take care of everything), so couples can "sich entspannen & Ihren Tag genießen, während wir uns um die Details kümmern" (relax and enjoy your day while we take care of the details). The professional service component is confirmed: "Unser erfahrenes Team sorgt für einen reibungslosen Ablauf Ihrer Hochzeit. Von der Zubereitung der Speisen bis hin zum Servieren der Getränke, wir sind für Sie da & sorgen dafür, dass alles perfekt läuft" (our experienced team ensures smooth execution of your wedding, from food preparation to serving drinks, we are there for you and ensure everything runs perfectly). Critically, the site explicitly includes post-event services: "Auch nach der Feier lassen wir Sie nicht im Stich. Wir kümmern uns um den Abbau & die Reinigung, sodass Sie sich voll & ganz auf Ihre Hochzeitsnacht konzentrieren können" (even after the celebration we don't leave you alone, we take care of breakdown and cleaning so you can fully concentrate on your wedding night). This aftercare, which the page heads "Nachbetreuung inklusive" (aftercare included), removes a real post-event burden from couples and their families.

The Anatolian Culinary Experience

The site presents the food itself as the draw. It calls its meze "eine kulinarische Reise in die Welt des Mesapotamiens" (a culinary journey into the world of Mesopotamia), and promises "Ihre Gäste werden begeistert sein von der Vielfalt & dem Geschmack" (your guests will be delighted by the variety and the taste). Under "Flexibilität & Individualität" it adds "Jede Hochzeit ist einzigartig" (every wedding is unique) and says it adapts its offer to the couple's particular wishes and needs.

Meze are small dishes served to share, and finger food is eaten standing, so this is catering for a reception where guests mingle rather than sit for a long dinner. The named dishes (eggplant puree, stuffed vine leaves, lamb skewers, falafel) cover vegetable, meat and fried dishes, and the drinks list runs from lemonade and Ayran, the salted yogurt drink, to wine, which gives a couple room to build an apéro that works for guests who do and do not drink alcohol.

What Remains Unspecified

The site does not publish fixed prices, per-person costs, minimum or maximum guest counts, catering-space rental fees or deposit requirements. There is no published information about the scale of events the business handles or what party sizes they typically accommodate. The page does not say how far from Allschwil the team will travel. The site does not specify a lead time for booking (how far in advance should couples plan), or whether dates are booked on a first-come basis or if the team works year-round or seasonally. There is no confirmation of whether the business works in English or if the planning conversation would be entirely in German. The site does not clarify what "individuelle Auswahl" means in practice: do couples choose from a fixed menu and customize quantities, or is the menu fully bespoke to each event? These are all appropriate questions for the initial planning call.

Location and Contact

The footer gives the address as Baslerstrasse 302, 4123 Allschwil, and the phone number as +41 76 715 44 55, with links to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. WhatsApp is a practical route for a couple writing from abroad. The copyright line names the business as an Anatolian restaurant, mezebar and catering service, so the catering sits alongside a restaurant. The wedding page does not describe the restaurant or its opening hours.

The page's catering offer is written for the wedding apéro (the drinks reception with small dishes) rather than a full wedding dinner. It suits a couple planning a separate dinner elsewhere, or a couple hosting an apéro as the main reception after a civil ceremony. Whether the kitchen also caters a full meal is a question for the planning conversation.

Who This Service Suits

dem is a good fit for couples who appreciate Anatolian or Mediterranean cuisine and want their wedding apéro to stand out with distinctive food and drinks. The emphasis on personalized planning and stress-free logistics helps couples who are new to Switzerland or marrying from abroad. Because service, dismantling and cleaning are part of the offer, a couple does not need to hire separate staff to run the apéro or clear up after it. The booking process (online appointment, planning conversation, non-binding quote) keeps decisions direct. The limitation is the focus on wedding apéros rather than full-meal catering, which works for couples planning a structured multi-part event with a ceremony, apéro, and separate dinner, but not for those wanting the caterer to handle the entire reception meal. English-language availability should be confirmed before booking, as the site is in German only, and couples marrying outside the Allschwil area should ask about travel early.