Gröbming / Taggenbrunn, July 2025 – For over 30 years, the Ennstal Classic has been one of Europe’s most prestigious classic car rallies, thrilling visitors with its extraordinary atmosphere, legendary cars and international participants along some of Austria’s most beautiful routes. From 2025, Jezeršek Catering will be the proud official catering partner of the Ennstal Classic, providing unforgettable culinary experiences of the highest standard at several key events.
With its innovative culinary signature, regional ties and excellent event catering, the internationally, family-run company from Slovenia, will accompany three important culinary moments of the Ennstal Classic: On 17 July, participants can look forward to a delightful lunch break at Taggenbrunn Castle & Winery, where, as last year, they will enjoy Jezeršek’s creative Alpine-Adriatic cuisine in the stylish ambience of the Weinbergsaal. In addition, Jezeršek Catering will also be spoiling guests with extraordinary culinary creations at the atmospheric evening events on 18 and 19 July in Gröbming.
The family business, run by four brothers, Rok, Martin, Luka and Jure Jezeršek, has been one of the leading names in fine dining, event catering and organisation in Europe and worldwide for over four decades. With over 2,500 events per year and numerous international awards for the restaurants run by Jezeršek (including Michelin, Falstaff, 50 Best Discovery and TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice), Jezeršek sets standards in terms of quality, creativity and sustainability. Led by Executive Chef Luka Jezeršek, the culinary team blends regional ingredients with innovative techniques to craft extraordinary experiences that turn every event into a culinary highlight.
‘A central element of our philosophy is not only to deliver culinary excellence, but to make it an experience – whether at state receptions, private parties or large international events,’ emphasises managing director Martin Jezeršek.
Since May 2024, Jezeršek has been responsible for the entire hospitality division of Taggenbrunn Castle & Winery – including culinary, the boutique hotel and event organisation – which is once again one of the selected stops on this year’s Ennstal Classic tour. Since then, the estate has developed into one of the leading culinary destinations and one of the most exciting event locations in the region, offering a wide range of culinary, cultural and outdoor experiences.
The partnership with Jezeršek marks the beginning of a new culinary quality offensive for the Ennstal Classic, which will make its high standards palpable in the gastronomic sphere as well. Together, we look forward to unforgettable moments – on the road and on the plate.
About Jezeršek Catering:
Jezeršek Catering has stood for excellence in gastronomy and catering event organisation for almost 45 years and has been recognised with numerous awards from Michelin, Falstaff, 50 Best Discovery, Travellers’ Choice® and Green Key. The family-run company is not only considered a pioneer in Slovenia, but is also successful in 16 other European countries and worldwide, and is one of the top 10 organisers and providers of first-class catering in Europe. Jezeršek hosts over 2,500 business and private events per year and is constantly setting new standards in catering and hospitality. With a focus on innovation and environmental awareness, the company strives to offer creative and responsible culinary experiences that leave a lasting impression on guests. In addition to managing the company’s own complex, Dvor Jezeršek, which includes an exclusive boutique hotel with a restaurant (Michelin Selected, 2020-2025) and the “Akademie Jezeršek” educational centre, it has also been successfully running the castle restaurant, the castle café and a boutique shop selling honey products and souvenirs from Slovenia at Bled Castle since 2015. In addition, Jezeršek took over the management of the Union Brewery Pub in Ljubljana in 2016 and has been successfully running the Gostilna na Gradu restaurant at Ljubljana Castle since 2020, which has been awarded by Michelin every year since then (Bib Gourmand until 2024, Michelin Selected in 2025). Since 2024, Jezeršek Catering has been responsible for both the culinary and event areas at Taggenbrunn Castle & Winery – the company’s first permanent location outside Slovenia.
About Burg & Weingut Taggenbrunn:
As a historical gem in central Carinthia, Taggenbrunn Castle & Winery is known for its high-calibre cultural events, but also as a winery that is renowned beyond the region’s borders. The 40-hectare estate, including the castle, was acquired in 2011 by the Riedl family, founders of the internationally successful watch and jewellery brand Jacques Lemans. After years of extensive renovation work, it reopened in 2016 with the first events of the Taggenbrunn Festival (Festpiele). At the same time as the acquisition, the foundation stone was laid for the Taggenbrunn Winery with its award-winning wines. In a dreamlike Alpine-Adriatic landscape, the historic castle offers a museum with a historical and modern exhibition curated by André Heller, “Zeiträume” (Time Periods), in addition to the newly designed castle restaurant and the cosy Wine bar & Castle Café. A covered concert hall, which serves as the venue for the Taggenbrunn Festival, among other things, forms the heart of the complex. Located below the castle is a 4-star boutique hotel which, together with the surrounding event facilities within historic buildings, provides an incomparable setting for events and celebrations. Under the management of the Riedl family, who own the castle, and Jezeršek Catering, the castle is a place where wine, cuisine and culture come together in perfect harmony.