Ultima Gstaad Welcomes Zuma’s World-Class Japanese Cuisine

It is with great anticipation and delight that we announce a groundbreaking culinary partnership between Ultima Collection and Zuma, the globally celebrated Japanese restaurant brand. This pioneering collaboration will debut the very first Zuma in Switzerland, bringing its inimitable blend of vibrant energy, artistry, and world-class cuisine to the Ultima Hotel Gstaad in December 2025.

From the pulsating rhythm of live DJ sets to the refined precision of each dish, guests will experience Zuma’s unique alchemy of music, conviviality, and gastronomy – reimagined in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The partnership extends beyond Gstaad, with a Zuma Culinary Residency at Ultima Hotel Courchevel and bespoke Zuma dining experiences for our guests at Le Grand Jardin Cannes and Ultima Promenade Gstaad.

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“This collaboration symbolises far more than the meeting of two culinary worlds,” says Ultima Collection’s Executive Chef Alessandro Bergamo. “It is a shared journey of passion, innovation, and refinement – where every encounter, every flavour, and every detail is crafted to elevate the art of dining into a sensory voyage.”

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Zuma’s Spirit, Ultima’s Soul

Founded by Chef Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, Zuma draws inspiration from Japan’s informal yet soulful izakayas, delivering exquisite Japanese cuisine in destinations as captivating as Kitzbühel, St Tropez, Cannes, and Mykonos. Much like Ultima Collection’s villas, chalets, and hotels, every Zuma location is thoughtfully attuned to its surroundings, embodying the culture and energy of its setting.

Our brands share a vision: to create spaces where people come together, where the setting is as unforgettable as the moments shared, and where hospitality transcends the expected.

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