Masterclass Cocktail Manufaktur

Masterclass Cocktail Manufaktur (MCM) is a cocktail catering, training and consulting business that lists Zurich, Aarau and Basel as its locations and says it works throughout Switzerland. Its homepage names weddings directly: it develops individual cocktail concepts for private occasions, weddings, and company and brand events. The references page is dominated by large corporate and VIP hospitality work, and the catering menu has a dedicated weddings entry.

The catering offer

The homepage describes the catering as individually developed cocktail concepts, freshly made drinks and a service that fits into the event. Its promise for a couple is summed up in one line: "Wir entwickeln ein Cocktailkonzept, das zu Ihren Gästen und Ihrem Ablauf passt" (we develop a cocktail concept that suits your guests and your schedule).

4 points on the homepage describe how the business works:

• Quality. House-made syrups, its own infusions, fresh ingredients and carefully selected spirits form the base of every concept, and freshly made cocktails replace industrial ready-made mixes.
• Design. Mobile bars, equipment and presentation are chosen to suit the character of the event and fit into its overall look.
• Full service. From the first planning to the last drink, MCM handles organization, setup, service and takedown.
• One contact. A single contact person follows the project from inquiry to the end of the event.

It also claims over 20 years of experience in gastronomy, hospitality and international events.

The team

The about page names the people behind MCM. Kyriakos Toutoulas is founder and creative director, responsible for the concept and creative direction. Denis Martinovic is co-founder and managing director, responsible for operations and for turning concepts into processes. Despina Toutoula handles operations and event coordination, including teams and event logistics on site. Krista Baquiano handles administration and communication.

The site also introduces João Franco, a mixologist who brings international experience in bar culture, training and hospitality to the business. The homepage quotes press and reviews about him, among them Mixology Magazine and Forbes, and a Tripadvisor review that calls his cocktails "the best in town".

The philosophy on the about page opens with "Gastfreundschaft entsteht nicht zufällig" (hospitality does not happen by chance), and continues that it comes from every detail working together, from planning through ingredients and processes to the last cocktail served.

How it describes its approach

The about page, under the heading that the difference lies in the concept, says good concepts start with a clear understanding of people, processes and hospitality, and it lists 4 principles: practice (experience from bars, events and hospitality feeding straight into the work), individuality (concepts built from each project's requirements rather than a standard solution), quality (care with ingredients, materials and execution) and precision (clear planning and structured processes). A shorter list calls the business high-end, efficient, individual and practical, with real experience rather than theory.

The references page adds 4 further values: quality, reliability (a safe process, professional planning and a well-practiced team from first contact to last drink), experience, and discretion. Its note on the Goldman Sachs event is the most relevant to a large wedding: the catering there, it says, kept processes smooth and service consistent despite the high number of guests.

References

The references page lists selected projects with guest numbers. In Switzerland, it names a Goldman Sachs corporate event for 600 guests and VIP hospitality at the Zurich Film Festival for 300 guests. Abroad, it lists the DTM motor racing series in Hockenheim and Istanbul for 200 guests, the IAA motor show in Frankfurt for 2,000 guests over several days, PwC Germany for 500 guests, the opera gala and sports press ball at the Alte Oper Frankfurt for 1,500+ guests, a Bundesliga brand event for 300 guests, hotel training for the Lebua team in Bangkok and Frankfurt for 100 participants, and private hospitality in Barcelona for an international film star with 100 guests.

The headline figures are 1,000+ events, 100,000+ delighted guests, 20+ years of experience and 6 countries. The page says many projects happen in a private or confidential setting, so references are shown in reduced form, and it lists discretion as one of its values. It offers a reference conversation on request, which is a sensible step for a couple.

None of the listed references is a wedding, so couples should ask about weddings specifically.

Training and consulting

Beyond catering, MCM runs an academy with practical cocktail courses and hospitality training, in levels named foundation, advanced, premium and corporate, and a consulting arm that develops bar concepts and service processes for hospitality businesses. For a wedding, the academy's courses are the part most likely to be useful, as a group activity before the day, though the pages here do not describe private courses.

Booking and contact

Contact is by phone on +41 78 725 7870 or email at info@masterclass-cocktail.ch, with an inquiry form on the site. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00, and by appointment. The footer notes that MCM is part of a group of projects called Moenus Group, which the site says is not a legal entity and neither operates MCM nor is its contracting party.

What the site does not settle

The site publishes no prices, packages or minimum guest numbers. It does not say whether alcohol-free drinks are part of the standard concept, how many bartenders it sends for a wedding of a given size, or whether travel within Switzerland is charged. It gives no booking lead time.

The site is published in German, although its references show international work in several countries. It does not say whether the team works in English for private clients, which a couple from abroad should confirm.

Who it suits

Masterclass Cocktail Manufaktur suits couples who want a carefully planned cocktail bar with house-made ingredients, a bar setup chosen for their venue, and one contact from planning to takedown. Its references show it is used to large guest numbers and formal settings, so a big wedding or one with a demanding guest list is within its experience.

Its public track record is corporate rather than wedding work, and the site gives no price guidance, so couples should ask for a wedding reference and a detailed quote early.