Traditional Swiss Starters
If you're looking for a classic Swiss appetiser, we've got a great selection of starters from Switzerland to kick off any dinner party in style.
Swiss Starters Traditional Bites
Swiss appetisers take their influences from all over western Europe including France, Germany, Italy and Austria and if you’re looking for new and exciting dishes, these Swiss starter recipes are just the ticket.
Renowned for tasty and inventive food, some of the most popular Swiss starter dishes include the wonderfully unctuous raclette, classic fondue with cheese or oil, beautiful cheese tarts called Chäschüechli (difficult to say, easier to eat), and the classic fried potato dish of rösti, one of the most traditional Swiss starters of them all.
These yummy Swiss appetisers will shake up your repertoire and they’re absolutely ideal for informal get-togethers as well as smart dinner parties, so what are you waiting for?
Featured Swiss Starter Recipes
There are so many great Swiss starter recipes out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:
Michel Roux Jr Makes The Iconic Dish That Never Leaves His Menu | My Greatest Dishes
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Ham, Tomato and Swiss Quiche
This mouth-watering recipe is ready in just 55 minutes and the ingredients detailed below can serve up to 4 people.
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