Summer Party Catering in Frankfurt for Ideenreich: For the conference and summer party on September 19, 2025, we developed a full-day catering concept at Hofgut Mappen. Combining an outdoor lunch, coffee break, team-building activities, and a BBQ evening, the event brought together sustainable cuisine, regional products, and a relaxed summer atmosphere. At the same time, the catering was designed to support the entire day—from arrival through the evening event—and ensure a seamless experience for 250 guests.
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Client: Ideenreich
Occasion: Conference and Summer Party
Guests: 250 people
Venue: Hofgut Mappen, Schlangenbad
Date: September 19, 2025
The event began with a bus transfer from Frankfurt and a central registration at Hofgut Mappen. After lunch together, guests participated in a team-building program that included building insect hotels, an awards ceremony, and a BBQ dinner. The goal was to create a sustainable event experience that combined networking, team spirit, and enjoyment.
OUR SOLUTION: SUMMER PARTY CATERING IN FRANKFURT WITH A BBQ AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES
We developed a full-day catering concept featuring a lunch buffet, coffee break, BBQ dinner, and an extensive selection of beverages. At the same time, our team integrated buffet stations, grilling areas, beverage stations, and service areas directly into the courtyard and the barn. This created a flexible setup that accommodated various program activities and weather conditions.
For lunch, we served a modern buffet featuring quinoa and roasted pumpkin on a bed of shepherd’s cheese pesto, as well as a roasted carrot salad with arugula, pesto, and pine nuts. For the main course, we offered two pasta dishes with various toppings, such as arugula pesto, tomato pesto, and roasted wild mushrooms. A caramel cream made with local beet syrup rounded out the lunch menu.
In the afternoon, we complemented the main program with a trendy coffee break. Handmade double chocolate cookies and a popcorn bar provided a boost of energy between program segments and created opportunities for conversation and networking.
As evening fell, the venue transformed into a relaxed BBQ event. Our chefs grilled handmade bratwurst and beef sausages, BBQ-style smoked beef brisket, and skewers of apple wine-marinated chicken right in front of the guests. As a vegetarian alternative, we served grilled oyster mushrooms. This created a high-quality BBQ experience with a regional flair.
We also served Hessian bread salad with pretzels, pasta salad with egg, pickles, and peas, and a Hessian quiche with potatoes and leeks. Boiled potatoes with baby potatoes and roasted carrots, as well as bell peppers with green asparagus and lemon thyme, rounded out the menu. Homemade BBQ sauces, FLOW mustard blend, arugula pesto, and truffle mayonnaise added even more variety.
For dessert, we served Grandma’s apple rings with elderberry sour cream and Hessian cheesecake with caramelized oats. This gave the BBQ a regional—and at the same time emotional—finale.
In addition, our team handled all beverage service, featuring coffee from Hoppenworth & Ploch, tea from Ronnefeldt, Fritz soft drinks, Selters mineral water, apple wine, beer, and other beverages. Homemade lemonades, FLOW iced tea, and long drinks were offered as optional additions to the lineup. The result was a beverage selection that perfectly complemented the character of the event.
THE RESULT: A SUSTAINABLE SUMMER FESTIVAL FEATURING REGIONAL BBQ CULTURE
Ideenreich’s summer party turned out to be a social event with a relaxed atmosphere and a strong sense of team spirit. Guests took advantage of the various activities to chat, meet one another, and share experiences surrounded by the natural beauty of Hofgut Mappen.
The combination of a sustainable lunch, a creative supporting program, and a regional BBQ created an event that felt high-quality, approachable, and authentic. As a result, the event left a lasting impression—both in terms of the food and the emotional experience.
This demonstrated how Sommerfest Catering Frankfurt helps companies foster team spirit, delight guests, and create memorable event experiences.
