Catering

The collaboration between the Vienna State Opera and Gerstner is celebrating its 155th anniversary this year. At the Opera Ball, Gerstner serves culinary perfection, offering a mix of classic favorites and modern variations primarily made from local ingredients. In addition to the well-known Gerstner Opera Ball sausages, Anton Gerstner's goulash soup, and popular sandwiches such as roast beef or Vulcano ham, the traditional Opera Ball caterer also emphasizes sustainability, featuring organic sausages, Barbara Gerstner's vegan lentil stew, and sandwiches with Brie de Meaux or Mediterranean ratatouille spread. Guests in the boxes can also indulge in fine Fines de Claire oysters and caviar. Gerstner's sweet treats, such as the traditional »Erdbeeren im Frack«, the Pariser Spitz, or Punschkrapferl, provide a sweet conclusion to the ball night. The Petit Fours »Oper« with nougat and pistachio is dedicated to the successful collaboration between Gerstner and the Vienna State Opera. With approximately 270 employees managing 139 boxes, 267 tables, and 11 buffets, Gerstner ensures the well-being of the guests throughout the entire ball evening.

Locations:

• 5. & 6. Floor: Gallery Radio Wien Disco 
  Menue Gin Bar
  Menue Gallery Foyer
   
• 2. Floor: 1st box rank Marble Hall, Gustav Mahler Hall, Schwindfoyer  
  Menue Marble Hall Beverages
  Menue Sandwich Manufaktur & Näschereien
  Menue Gustav Mahler Hall Beverages
  Menue Gulasch Bar
  Menue Wein & Schmankerl Bar
   
• 1. Floor: Ballroom floor Parterrelogen-Foyer, Einsingraum, Boxes, Stage Boxes, Side stage
  Menue Parterrelogenfoyer
  Menue Tables
  Menue Boxes
  Menue Side stage
   
• Erdgeschoss Gerstner-Foyer, Opernfoyer, Würstelstand
  Menue Gerstner Foyer
  Menue Opernfoyer
  Menue Würstelstand

The team from Ströck-Feierabend Bakeries & Restaurants, specializing in culinary delights around bread and wine, is providing special moments of enjoyment for the fifth time in the Ströck-Feierabend Bar and on the 1st floor/ rear stage. The Viennese traditional company, still family-owned, is an excellent fit for the Opera Ball, with enjoyment being the central theme. The Feierabend-Bar offers you a place to briefly relax and replenish. The culinary offerings include organic rolls, organic sausages, as well as organic potato goulash, mushroom stew (vegan), and Jour Krapferl.

Location:

• 1st floor: Ballroom floor: Back stage

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The traditional Vienna vineyard is joining again the »Opera Ball Heurigen« with the Wieninger am Nussberg. The family-owned business offers biodynamic wines from its own production, sourced from the finest vineyards in Vienna, thus translating the beautiful tradition of the Viennese Heuriger into the present day. The menu includes both classic and vegetarian Heuriger delicacies from top-quality local producers. Whether it's mountain cheese from Paznaun Valley, house sausages from Lienz, or rolls from the Wachau, a diverse selection of high-quality, local offerings is available.

Location: 

• 1st Basement

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Das Schwarze Kameel is again pleased to delight the guests of the Vienna Opera Ball with its classic-traditional delicacies. The Opera Ball is a unique event for Das Schwarze Kameel and the highlight in the ball calendar. Like the Vienna Opera Ball, the establishment in Bognergasse in the 1st district has a long history – tradition truly connects.

Location:

• 3rd Floor: Balcony rights

Menue Zum Schwarzen Kameel

Menue Salon Campari

On the ground floor at ballroom level, there is the so-called »Sweet Curve.« Two local businesses have been enlisted to pamper the ball guests with sweet treats: On one hand, Ströck impresses with its popular miniature doughnuts, and on the other hand, the relatively young yet already iconic Eis-Greissler has set up its ice cream stand, known for its fruity and natural ice creations. You can taste the quality, as the milk for the ice cream comes exclusively from their own cows, grazing in Krumbach in the Bucklige Welt region.

Location:

• Ground floor Süße Kurve

Together with The Ritz-Carlton Vienna, Falstaff is presenting its champagne salon, specially designed for the evening, serving a classic culinary selection. For the fourth time, in line with the elegance of the evening, the best champagnes are available by the glass. The elegant Falstaff Bar offers champagne lovers a superb choice of over 20 outstanding champagnes. In culinary terms, Falstaff provides a bridge between France and Austria. A hearty choice of specialties like porcini truffle or chili meatloaf from »Leberkas-Pepi« is available, served in crisp kaiser rolls.

Location: 

• 3rd Floor: Balcony left

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Kleinod stirs up the »Club« in the basement with cocktails in waltz rhythm. Multiple times recognized by Falstaff as the »Barteam of the Year,« the Kleinod bartenders ensure outstanding taste and celebrate cocktail culture in the »Club from the classic Negroni to the refreshing Earl Grey Frizz and sparkling French 75.«

Location:

• 2nd Basement Club Opera 

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The former »Crystal Bar« has been completely redesigned this year and is also under new management: The Eden Bar is delighted to act as the gastronomic partner of the Vienna Opera Ball for the first time in its history. The essence of Eden Bar Wien revolves around the enjoyment of sparkling beverages. The focus is on Champagne from the house of Bollinger and sparkling wine from Schloss Gobelsburg. In addition, there are Vodka and Gin Tonic, as well as a specially created drink for the Vienna Opera Ball called the »Franz Mule,« made with Viennese vermouth Franz, Limoncello, and Ginger Beer.

Location:

• Ground Floor

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Schloss Gobelsburg, the oldest vineyard in the Kamptal region of the Danube, is a sekt partner of the Vienna Opera Ball for the first time this year with its Blanc de Blancs. Blanc de Blancs is particularly popular among connoisseurs of sparkling wines. 

Vöslauer and Ottakringer, Austrian and Viennese traditional companies and long-standing partners of the Vienna State Opera throughout the entire season, are once again this year the water and beer partners of the Vienna Opera Ball. Additionally, Coca Cola is supporting the Vienna Opera Ball as beverage partner.

For two seasons, Hausbrandt trieste 1892 has been a partner of the Vienna State Opera, and is also the exclusive coffee partner at the Opera Ball.