BELGIAN BRASSERIE

Le Carré is...

A newly renovated café, brasserie, terrace and bar in Vevey’s old town and an excellent team ready to welcome you.

Our young Belgian chef is constantly looking for new, delicious combinations.

To ensure outstanding freshness, seasonal suggestions feature heavily on our menus.

We take sustainability very seriously and, for environmental reasons, have eliminated the use of plastic as far as possible.

Sugar is served in glass sugar bowls and cream for coffee in small washable pots. All of our teas are loose-leaf teas.

Le Carré has been designed to have an industrial look and a sociable feel at the same time, like a brasserie in Brussels. For example, upstairs you’ll find a large, high table that lends itself to casual dining.

It’s also ideal for large groups starting off their evening with drinks and nibbles.

We have chosen high-quality materials like wood, brick and metal.

The solid oak floor comes from Orval, home of the brewery that makes the famous Orval beer, which we serve here. The lights are genuine industrial light fittings from old factory in the Czech Republic that was due to be demolished. Some of the furniture was also salvaged from this factory.

Our wooden tables are made from old boat decks.

Everything here - or nearly everything - is recycled.

As big fans of street art, we called on a professional artist to add a unique dimension to the staircase.

The sapphire blue of the logo is a nod to Lake Geneva, right beside us.

Henry

The owner was born and raised in Belgium.

A dish he couldn’t do without: meatballs in tomato sauce with chips.

A drink he always enjoys: Westmalle Tripel, known as the mother of all Trappist beers.

Lorence

The co-owner was born and raised in the city of Fribourg.

A dish she couldn’t do without: a green salad with a delicious dressing, crunchy vegetables and a goat’s cheese that's crispy on the outside and melting on the inside.

A drink she always enjoys: a homemade lemonade, served in a pretty glass.

Marc

There are some days at Le Carré when we’d be lost without Marc’s skillset.
Unmatched at DIY, this young man from the local area is a jack of all trades – and a good one, too. He’s always got something up his sleeve, finding solutions to all the problems that come up in a busy establishment like this one.

Marc is also happy to lend a hand in the kitchen or serving customers when needed.

A dish that’s important to him:

his grandma’s papet vaudois, a speciality from the Vaud region with sausage and leeks.
A drink he always enjoys: beer, a Boxer if possible. Even better after a tough game of badminton!

Jérémy

Our Chef grew up in Normandy, where he learned his trade in the kitchen from an early age, working alongside his father.

The son of restaurateurs, Jérémy entered this world with a wealth of experience in France and Switzerland.

Along the way, he rubbed shoulders with a number of prestigious chefs and establishments.

His determined and persevering nature drives him to constantly surpass himself and to delight in finding new recipe ideas. With Jérémy, nothing is lost; everything is created and transformed!

Alexandra

Our bartender at Le Bardu joined the team in the spring. Her favourite dishes?

The ones her grandmothers used to cook, one Italian and the other French!

And her French grandfather, a wine connoisseur, passed his taste for this fine beverage onto his granddaughter.

Barbara

A twin from a family of five children; the whole brood works in the restaurant industry.
Her parents owned ‘Le Bout’Ficelle’ in their village.
She came to Switzerland to gain experience, starting in Veysonnaz in the Alps. Then she moved to the foot of the mountains to join the team at Casino Barrière in Montreux. There, she met Alice, our assistant manager.
She loves her work because of the universality of it.
Barbara speaks very highly of the flavours of her brother-in-law’s cocktails, especially his creative gin and tonics. And if she finds herself with a mafé – a peanut-butter-based Senegalese stew – on her plate, her eyes light up with excitement.

Manda

Our waitress at the café and restaurant grew up in Mongolia, in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. She studied history and sociology at university.

Manda has been working at Le Carré since 2010.

She absolutely loves spending time with her family and wouldn’t be able to live without the feeling of freedom.

A dish she couldn’t do without: red meat, no sauce, accompanied by a blonde beer.

Heretie

Heretie has got into the routine of waking at dawn six mornings out of seven to come and clean the whole building.

After her coffee break, she continues her shift in the kitchen, where she carries out all kinds of tasks.

Our dynamic colleague from Eritrea arrived in Switzerland in 2011, and loves her work and helping people.

She is cheerful, gets on well with everyone and always has a smile and a kind word for all of her colleagues. We couldn't do without her.

Naturally curious, Heretie will try any kind of food, except pork, and likes spicy dishes.

In her free time, she enjoys going for walks along the lakeside in Vevey, a town she finds has a distinctive breeziness and brilliant light.

Sutthakaran

Our dishwasher at Le Carré comes from Sri Lanka. He arrived in Switzerland in 2015 and has been working in our team for 9 months. Sutha drinks a lot of fresh water, without gas, and goes to the gym several times a week.

Audrey

Audrey needs water in summer. 

For Audrey, who has been running the restaurant for 20 years, Le Bardu is ideally located, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. 

Audrey would get up at night for a vegetarian burger and fries from Le Carré. If possible with a glass of champagne, her region of origin. 

Younes

Originally from Brussels, Younès spent 23 years in the Belgian capital before discovering various cuisines from around the world. 

Thanks to his long-time friend Anthony Bèque, our chef will be joining Le Carré in summer 2023. 

His cheerful temperament makes Younès a valuable collaborator. 

“Humor is fundamental in a kitchen. As is having a strong mind,” says this mint tea drinker and occasional rapper. Mahb is his artist name.

Maxime

Maxime has undergone a lot of training and, above all, has learned a lot on the job. 

As a waiter, this young Frenchman pays particular attention to the people in front of him. 

“Every day is different in this profession, you have to constantly adapt,” enthuses this lover of red fruit, who will soon get to know everyone in Vevey.

Amir

Originally from Sri Lanka, Amir landed in Portugal, where he lived for several years. For the past few months, the road has brought him to Vevey.

At Le Carré, Amir handles the dishwashing with unrivalled efficiency. This smiling man enjoys working in action, especially when he's not worrying.

Malo

A sommelier by trade, Malo grew up in the South of France. Immersed in the world of catering, the young man attended the Nîmes hotel school, before completing a master's degree in wine and spirits sales in Bordeaux.

His journey took him to Lavaux, where he developed a passion for the quality of the landscape.

“Wine is a tool for socializing, a complex and jovial product that brings people together. 

At La Petite Cave (now open), the intent is to create a new living space. A place that's accessible and friendly,” enthuses the sommelier.

Carlos

Born in Montreal, Carlos is originally from Colombia. He grew up in Canada. Five years ago, the musician came to Switzerland for a change of scene. At Le Carré, this dog lover and photography enthusiast is in charge of our Community Management and event planning.