Get to know the heart and soul behind our establishment sucess story as we introduce you to our dedicated team, share our commitment to sustainability, and unveil the rich history of our beloved house. From our passionate staff to our eco-conscious initiatives and the storied heritage of our premises, discover what sets Safran Zunft apart and makes us a cherished landmark of  Basel city.

ALEXANDRE KADEN

Tenant Safran Zunft

KÉVIN WINTERHALTER

Kitchen Chef

ALEXANDRA STUDER NICOLL

Head of Sales & Events

NATHALIE GASSER

Head of Human Ressources

MICHAEL BRAUN

Banquet Manager

VANESSA ZÜRCHER

Restaurant Manager

SWISSTAINABILITY

At Safran Zunft, we recognise our responsibility towards society and the environment. We always try to act in an economically, ecologically and socially responsible manner. Our company’s purchasing policy reflects this attitude: we pay attention to where the food we source comes from and carefully weigh up whether it makes sense to purchase products from distant countries.

Reflecting our commitment, we have joined the Swisstainable sustainability program and have achieved Level 2 status. The programme brings together companies and organisations across the entire Swiss tourism sector. With our
participation, we are committed to continuous sustainable corporate development, pursue measures in the area of sustainability and thus make a concrete contribution to sustainable Swiss tourism.

OUR HISTORY

The noble Safran Guild originated in the middle ages as one of the main four merchant guilds, amongst a total of twenty guilds in Basel.

Originally founded by the city’s spice merchants, the guild soon opened its doors to confectioners, aptothecaries, wig-makers, silk merchants, adventurers and other trades. Initially based at Andreasplatz, Safran Guild purchased the plot of land it still occupies today in 1423. The guild house built during that period, unfortunately, had to be demolished in 1899 when Gerbergasse was widened. Retaining the medieval character of an old Guild Hall, the new building located between Marktplatz and Barfüsserplatz was officially opened in 1902.

Today Safaran Guild is tasked with the care of maintaining the traditions it was built upon, and the continued nurture and growth of relationships within the comunity. One of the Guilds largest events takes place annually on Ash Wednesday, where guild members will meet to celebrate with a banquet and will visit other associate guilds in the city of Basel.
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