Frequently Asked Questions

Event Planning & Celebrations

What is the event planner (Festplaner)?

The Festplaner is our decision guide for your event: it shows you all information, offer formats and the price range in advance – from finger-food receptions to buffets, menus and all-inclusive fixed prices. Online you can put your celebration together step by step with our configurator and send a non-binding enquiry right away.

How does the online configurator work?

You start with the key details (occasion, number of guests, preferred date) – the configurator then automatically shows only the rooms and offers that match. You click through room, reception, food, drinks and extras, see a summary with a rough price indication at the end and send everything to us as a non-binding enquiry. We then get back to you personally with an individual offer.

Is the online enquiry binding or subject to a fee?

No. The enquiry via the configurator is non-binding and free of charge. A legally binding contract only comes into effect with the binding reservation and its confirmation – before that you can withdraw at any time at no cost.

How does planning my celebration work?

In clear steps: 1. Your enquiry (occasion, date, number of guests). 2. Your preferred date is held as a non-binding option for up to four weeks, free of charge. 3. You receive the Festplaner overview with offers and price ranges. 4. Binding reservation with confirmation and deposit – credited 100% on the final invoice. 5. Personal menu meeting with an individual offer. 6. A tasting dinner on request. 7. Your celebration – we take care of the details.

Can I taste the menu in advance?

Yes, with pleasure: you can taste your selected menu at a preferential price of 75% of the later menu price – and choose the matching wines for your celebration at the same time.

What is always included in the price for celebrations at our venue?

Our offers already include: no additional room rent once the minimum turnover is reached (depending on weekday) · seating, table setting and linen · professional service and kitchen staff for up to 8 hours · crockery, cutlery and glasses · professional kitchen equipment and buffet installations · hygienic cooling and sanitary facilities · plenty of parking right at the house · VAT.

What food formats are available for celebrations?

You choose from: fully composed themed buffets · buffets you put together yourself · flying buffet for standing receptions · buffets with a front-cooking area · fully composed menu suggestions · individually composed menus · the combination of buffet and menu · plus all-inclusive offers at a fixed price. The most important part, though, is always the personal menu meeting with us.

From how many guests are buffets available?

Our buffets are calculated for 40 guests or more. For smaller groups we recommend our served menus or individually tailored offers – just ask us. In the Stadl the rustic buffets are calculated from 30 guests.

For how many guests can we celebrate at your venue?

From a festively laid table for small groups up to large events with up to 280 guests in our historic ballroom. After entering your number of guests, the online configurator automatically shows the matching rooms.

What do the event lines Standard, Business, Light Enjoyment, Regional & Organic and Exclusive mean?

These are our five cuisine levels, tailored to occasion and budget: STANDARD – price-conscious and uncomplicated, classic cuisine. BUSINESS – fast, delicious and varied for corporate guests. LIGHT ENJOYMENT – nutrient-preserving preparation, healthy yet tasty. REGIONAL & ORGANIC – regional recipes, fairly traded and certified organic products. EXCLUSIVE – exceptional products and showpiece preparation, individually realised.

What is included in the all-inclusive packages?

A fixed price per person for 8 hours from the start of the event – depending on the package with a reception (e.g. sparkling wine, cocktail, finger food), the complete menu or buffet, a midnight snack and the table drinks: soft drinks and juices, beers from the Schönbuch brewery, our house wines, sparkling wine or champagne depending on the package, plus coffee, cappuccino, espresso and tea. Full cost certainty for you.

How does the combination of buffet and menu work?

Very flexibly: a popular choice is "served up to the main course" (starter, soup and salad served at the table, main course and dessert as a buffet), likewise a served main course with starter and dessert buffets, or a served menu with a dessert buffet. In the online configurator you choose your preferred split and cuisine level – the exact composition is agreed in the menu meeting.

How are drinks billed?

Two options: either by actual consumption – we recommend fixing the table wines and water and serving all other drinks à la carte. Or you choose an all-inclusive package with a drinks flat rate per person. Your favourite wine is missing? Tell us at the menu meeting – we will organise it.

When is there no room rent?

For exclusive room use, the rent is waived once the minimum turnover is reached: 3,500 € (Monday–Friday) or 5,000 € (Saturday/Sunday) in the historic ballroom, 1,000 € or 1,500 € in the Albverein and Post rooms. Below that, room rent is 750 €/1,000 € for the ballroom and 500 €/750 € for the smaller rooms. A festively laid table without exclusive room use is free of charge.

How binding is the price indication in the configurator?

It is a non-binding range including VAT based on your selection – meant as initial guidance. Your personal offer is calculated individually after the menu meeting; it may differ depending on your wishes, season and details.

By when do I have to confirm the final number of guests?

No later than five working days before the event – in writing. This number is the binding basis for billing. If more guests come spontaneously, we bill by actual attendance, provided space and capacity allow.

What happens if the celebration lasts longer than 8 hours?

Our staff is included for up to 8 event hours (until midnight at the latest). Beyond that we charge 47.50 € per hour per staff member, plus a night surcharge of 40 € per staff member after midnight. Longer celebrations are best discussed in advance – in the Stadl you can even celebrate open-end on a self-catering basis.

Are there prices for children?

Yes – for example our all-inclusive wedding children's package for kids up to 12 years, with a children's portion and soft drinks. For other packages we will also find a fair solution for your young guests – just ask us.

May we bring our own food or drinks?

As a rule, no – if we agree to it in individual cases, we charge corkage depending on the effort. One nice exception: with the wedding package you are welcome to bring the cakes for your coffee-and-cake buffet yourselves; everything else comes from our team.

Are candles, sparklers or fireworks allowed?

For fire-safety reasons, open flames are prohibited on the entire premises – including candles, tea lights, sparklers and table fireworks. Exceptions are only possible with express written permission. We are happy to suggest safe alternatives for atmospheric lighting.

What applies in case of cancellation?

You may cancel the contract in writing at any time. Flat-rate compensation applies on a sliding scale: less than 2 months before the event 20% of the order total, less than 14 days 40%, less than 7 days 60%, less than 3 days 80%. You expressly retain the right to prove a lower loss – details are governed by our terms and conditions.

All set? Put your celebration together in our online event planner – non-binding & free of charge.
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Rooms & Capacities

Which rooms are available and how many guests do they hold?

Historic Waldhorn hall (ballroom) up to 280 guests · beer garden with sun terrace up to 250 guests · Staigers Stadl (heatable) up to 80 guests · Albverein room (air-conditioned) up to 70 guests · brewery-style restaurant approx. 60 seats · Post room, cosy and familiar, up to 55 guests. For small groups we simply lay a festive table for you.

Which room suits which celebration?

Large weddings and corporate events from 40 guests celebrate in the ballroom, convivial summer parties in the beer garden, rustic parties in the Stadl. The Post room (whole room from 21 guests) and the Albverein room are ideal for family celebrations – and for up to about 20 guests we reserve a festive table in the restaurant. The configurator automatically suggests suitable rooms.

Can I view the rooms beforehand?

With pleasure: on our website you will find the photo gallery and our 360° tour for a first impression. During the personal menu meeting we show you the rooms live and advise you on the ideal table arrangement for your event.

Is the beer garden available all year round?

The beer garden with sun terrace is a summer location (approx. April to August/September). In the cold season you celebrate in the heated winter Stadl, the ballroom or our function rooms instead.

Is there enough parking?

Yes – plenty of free parking is available for you and your guests directly at the house.

Staigers Stadl

What is the Staigers Stadl?

Our rustic event location in the beer garden: the Stadl can be rented exclusively for up to 80 guests – as in-house catering with or without staff. The special part: you celebrate independently of our opening hours and can party open-end with your own key.

What is the difference between summer and winter Stadl?

Summer Stadl (approx. April–August): rent 250 €; if you wish, add exclusive use of the beer garden for 1,000 € – then up to 250 guests can celebrate. Winter Stadl (approx. October–February): heated via mobile wooden elements, windows, patio heaters and halogen radiators plus a separate catering tent, rent only 150 € – the beer garden area is included free of charge.

What is included in the Stadl rent?

Seating, table set-up and rustic table linen · basic crockery, cutlery and glassware · preparation and clean-up to your wishes · heating via halogen radiator elements · professional buffet set-up and main equipment · cooling and sanitary facilities in the main house · open-end celebrations independent of our opening hours.

Which service levels are available in the Stadl?

Three catering levels: BASIC – we prepare the Stadl, set the tables, stage the drinks and deliver the food; you run the rest yourselves. PARTIAL – our staff additionally supports individual areas, e.g. buffet service or the grill. COMPLETE – full staff and service package: you celebrate, we do everything else.

What extra equipment can I rent for the Stadl?

For example: smoker/grill station (220 € plus a chef) · dispensing system incl. CO₂ (150 €) with 30-litre kegs · bar tables (from 35 €, covers from 21.50 €) · party tent for 50 guests (250 €) · mobile light elements (from 70 €) · coffee machine · additional crockery and glasses. Cocktail bar and entertainment from music to fire shows can be arranged on request.

How long may we celebrate in the Stadl?

Basically as long as you like – you receive a key and lock the Stadl yourselves after the event. Please note the city of Plochingen's night-time quiet hours: after 1 a.m., outdoor noise and music should be reduced considerably.

What food suits the Stadl?

Rustic buffets from 30 guests, for example: cold-cuts/Vesper buffet (24.50 €/person) · winegrowers'/harvest buffet (31.90 €) · Oktoberfest/alpine-hut style (35.00 €) · retro buffet with Swabian classics (39.90 €) · winter magic · winter barbecue with live grilling at the smoker (52.50 €). In addition, the complete range from our main Festplaner is available.

Restaurant & Reservations

How do I book a table in the restaurant?

Fastest by phone on +49 7153 72700 or via the reservation section on our contact page. For groups of up to about 20 guests we gladly lay a festive table – larger celebrations are best planned via the Festplaner.

Where do I find the menu, daily specials and weekly menu?

All menus are up to date on our website: the à-la-carte menu with our classics, the changing weekly menu and the daily specials. Tip: subscribe to our weekly-menu newsletter and the new menu lands in your inbox automatically every week.

Where do I find the opening hours?

The current opening hours are always shown in the footer of every page and on the contact page. They may differ on public holidays – if in doubt, give us a quick call: +49 7153 72700.

How long has Staigers Waldhorn existed?

Staiger Gastronomie stands for tradition since 1835 – down-to-earth quality, genuine hospitality and innovative regional master cuisine in the historic brewery house in Plochingen.

Vouchers

How can I buy a voucher?

Directly online on our voucher page: choose the amount, pay and receive the voucher instantly as a PDF by e-mail – or have it sent by post if you prefer. Of course, vouchers are also available at the restaurant.

Where can I redeem the voucher?

At Staigers Waldhorn – in the restaurant, the beer garden and at events. Simply mention the voucher code when booking or paying.

Can I withdraw from an online voucher purchase?

Yes. The statutory right of withdrawal applies to vouchers bought online – simply use the withdrawal form on our website (footer "Withdrawal"); you will immediately receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

Catering

Do you also offer off-site catering?

Yes – Staigers Catering delivers our well-known quality wherever you want: to a greenhouse, a hall or a castle, to your company, out into the countryside or to your home and garden.

How do I request catering?

Easiest via our catering page or by e-mail with occasion, date, location and approximate number of guests. The online Festplaner is also a good starting point – we will get back to you with an individual proposal.

General

Is there a virtual tour?

Yes – via the "360° tour" link in the website footer you can take a virtual walk through our rooms and the beer garden. Ideal for getting a feel for the location in advance.

What is the best way to reach you?

By phone on +49 7153 72700, by e-mail to info@staigers-waldhorn.de or via the contact form. You will find us at Neckarstraße 25, 73207 Plochingen – with plenty of parking right at the house.

Can I read up on everything before using the configurator?

That is exactly what this page is for: the "Event Planning & Celebrations" section above explains the process, food formats, rooms and prices. Right above the configurator you will also always find a link back here. And for everything else we are personally there for you.