Partner Organisations

"At the beginning of her career, Hulda Zumsteg had to overcome many difficulties of a human and material nature. But nothing could break her optimism and faith in her vocation".

The Hulda and Gustav Zumsteg Foundation supports three foundation programmes every year. All Uccelin scholarship holders also receive an exclusive two-day insight into the renowned Kronenhalle and can play an active role in organising the seasonal Uccelin menu in the Kronenhalle.

"It takes work, passion, courage and luck to be successful."

The Fred Feldpausch Foundation takes on up to 2 scholarship programmes each year. During the Uccelin programme, the selected scholarship holders gain an insight into the Ristoranti Fred Feldpausch, which is one of the best-known catering companies in Ticino. They experience first-hand the passion and dedication for gastronomy that characterised Fred Feldpausch throughout his life and can be experienced in these restaurants today.

"We are delighted to support the Farmhouse project and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge on the topic of cuisine as a cultural asset. I am convinced that the experience for young people - from Switzerland and Cambodia - is not only professionally valuable, but above all has a lasting personal impact."
Thomas Abegg

The foundation secures the further education allowance for Uccelin scholarship holders during their assignment at the Smiling Gecko aid project in Cambodia. This knowledge transfer is only possible thanks to the generous support of the Thomas Abegg Foundation.