Kempinski Hotels & Burghardt Delicious: When two worlds of luxury speak a new language
There are places where time seems to pass more slowly. Where every detail, from the scent in the lobby to the texture of the napkin, has been carefully chosen to convey a feeling of welcome. Not simply arriving, but being recognized, seen, and cared for. These are the places where luxury hospitality finds its true expression. And it is partnerships like the one between Kempinski Hotels and Burghardt Delicious that ensure this aspiration is experienced in a new dimension – gustatory, aesthetic, and emotional.
The DNA of two brands that stand for elegance and quality
Kempinski Hotels, founded in Berlin in 1897, are considered Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. A hotel brand that is more than a name – it’s a promise. From classic grand hotels like the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin to modern-style resorts and iconic properties in Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, and St. Moritz: Kempinski stands for style, timelessness, and an understanding of hospitality that is not based on short-term trends, but on lasting values. 
And yet, these values must be continually reinterpreted. Today’s guests have different expectations than they did ten or twenty years ago. Authenticity, sustainability, individuality – all of these are becoming a new luxury. This is precisely where Burghardt Delicious comes in.
Founded by Denis Burghardt, a pioneer in the premium snack and e-commerce sector, the company brings not just products to hotels, but a philosophy. An attitude that sees enjoyment not as a luxury, but as an expression of quality – sensual, fresh, surprising, and thoughtful down to the smallest detail. 
A story that began over a decade ago
The connection between Denis Burghardt and Kempinski goes back many years. Even with his previous brand, Burghardt supplied some of the group’s most prestigious hotels – initially with freshly roasted nuts, later with individually designed snack solutions that brought a smile to guests’ faces as a welcome gift, minibar highlight, or meeting companion.
But with the founding of Burghardt Delicious, a loose business relationship has evolved into a holistic partnership. Today, it’s no longer just about the individual product, but about the experience behind it—about design, presentation, storytelling, and a deep understanding of how a guest perceives luxury in the 21st century.
The art of rethinking hotel experiences through culinary details
What is it that makes a stay at a luxury hotel truly unforgettable? It’s not just the high ceilings, the marble bathrooms, or the pillow menu. It’s the surprises. The moment when you discover a finely designed box on your desk—containing cashews with rosemary and sea salt, freshly roasted and produced in small batches. Or the lounge, where, instead of the usual bar nuts, there’s a glass jar of truffle almonds, accompanied by an elegant menu that describes their origin, taste, and sensation.
Burghardt Delicious delivers precisely these moments. And Kempinski provides the stage for them. Whether in the spa area, the Executive Lounge, during turndown service, or as part of exclusive events: the snack concepts are more than just food – they are part of a hotel’s storytelling. 
Internationality meets regionality – tailor-made concepts for every house
Burghardt Delicious’s ability to combine international standards with local identity is particularly impressive. This results in snack lines that look different for the Adlon in Berlin than for the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich or the Hotel Kempinski St. Moritz. Each property receives its own flavor profiles and packaging designs, tailored to the architecture, target audience, and cultural influences.
These tailor-made concepts make Burghardt Delicious a true curator of hospitality. For Denis Burghardt, it’s a given that the products aren’t off-the-shelf—they come from select manufacturers, often family-run, with transparent supply chains and a clear focus on freshness, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Kitchen. Bar. Room. Guest experience redefined.
The cooperation with Kempinski encompasses three central experience areas that are particularly memorable for guests:
- Bar Experience: High-quality nut mixes in elegant glasses, truffle crunches, or chocolates with exquisite nuts – matched to signature cocktails, served as a sophisticated accompaniment or as an aperitif. All in a style befitting a five-star establishment.
- Room & Minibar Experience: Snacks that don’t feel like industrial products, but rather like small gifts. With packaging that matches the hotel’s branding and a quality you can taste from the first bite. Here, even the minibar snack becomes a statement.
- Guest & Kitchen Experience: In conference areas, VIP lounges, at the breakfast buffet, or as part of in-room dining – Burghardt Delicious offers solutions that integrate seamlessly into the daily routine of a luxury hotel. The difference: They don’t seem “added on,” but rather integrated.
Why this partnership is a model for the industry
In a world where luxury hotels are similar in many ways – high-quality materials, excellent service, good food – it’s the brand partnerships that create individuality. And that’s precisely what makes the collaboration between Kempinski and Burghardt Delicious so special.
Here, two brands meet that speak the same language: the language of quality, understatement, and sophistication. Both understand that guests don’t need exaggerated showmanship, but genuine enthusiasm.
It’s only logical that this partnership is now being rolled out internationally. From Switzerland to the Middle East and Asia, Kempinski Group hotels will in future be equipped with Burghardt Delicious products, concepts, and designs – as part of an overall culinary aesthetic that is unique in the industry.
From vision to implementation: How Denis Burghardt is rethinking hotels
Behind the success of Burghardt Delicious lies not only product expertise, but also a deep understanding of hotel processes, guest psychology, and visual marketing. Denis Burghardt brings not only experience but also sensitivity from over 1,000 hotel projects. His goal is that his products never just “work,” but become part of the guest experience.
Whether in 5-star hotels in Dubai, boutique hotels in the Alps or business hotels in European metropolises – he understands what a snack can do: create a moment that will be remembered.
He works closely with F&B managers, designers, and hotel directors to create an individual, recognizable culinary concept for each property. A concept that is not only in demand internationally today, but also sets new standards in presentation, quality, and brand perception. 
Conclusion: The future of luxury hotels begins in the details
The partnership between Kempinski Hotels and Burghardt Delicious is more than just a business deal. It’s a sign of how hospitality can—and should—be thought of in the 21st century. Personal, stylish, and intelligent.
In an industry where the extraordinary is becoming the norm, you need partners who make the ordinary extraordinary. Kempinski and Burghardt Delicious achieve exactly that: They transform seemingly trivial things—a snack, a box, a moment—into something guests remember.
And that is precisely what true luxury is: not what you get, but how it feels.