Governor Hermann Schützenhöfer emphasized in the laudation: “The ‘Steirereck’ is the epitome of the highest quality in cooperation with Austria’s agriculture. If you look behind the scenes to understand what makes the recipe for success, the Reitbauer family puts the employees, suppliers and partners in the foreground. I am particularly pleased to be able to congratulate you both on your successful and sustainable ventures. Your life’s work is not just about building up and running an internationally renowned catering business, you represent what is called gastrosophy in what you do in its purest form. Namely, to have created an independent, gastronomic and socially relevant, culinary and cultural concept in the course of time. You are role models for a Styrian and Austrian gastronomic self-image that radiates far beyond our national borders. “
In Graz Castle – Renowned restaurateurs honored for their life’s work
