ACCESS TO THE EXTRAORDINARY

Zurich & St. Moritz     ◆    Cape Town & the Winelands    ◆    Paris & Champagne    ◆    Florence & Tuscany    ◆    Zurich & St. Moritz     ◆    Cape Town & the Winelands    ◆    Paris & Champagne    ◆    Florence & Tuscany    ◆    Zurich & St. Moritz     ◆    Cape Town & the Winelands    ◆    Paris & Champagne    ◆    Florence & Tuscany    ◆    Zurich & St. Moritz     ◆    Cape Town & the Winelands    ◆    Paris & Champagne    ◆    Florence & Tuscany    ◆    Zurich & St. Moritz     ◆    Cape Town & the Winelands    ◆    Paris & Champagne    ◆    Florence & Tuscany    ◆    Zurich & St. Moritz     ◆    Cape Town & the Winelands    ◆    Paris & Champagne    ◆    Florence & Tuscany    ◆    

ABOUT US
We believe that food, wine, travel and culture are the world’s ultimate connectors.

The Cru Collective is a global storytelling and experiential platform built on a simple conviction that food, wine, travel, and culture are the world’s ultimate connectors.

With over four decades of combined experience in the global luxury and hospitality sectors, we grant access to a private portfolio of master chefs and exclusive wine and spirits houses, a world previously reserved for the few.

We hand-select partners who craft truly rare, shared experiences designed to connect you deeply to their stories and each other. We believe true luxury isn’t what you consume; it’s the depth of the narrative behind it.

Here, we don’t just curate moments, we inspire communities and build a global collective.

COMBINED EXPERIENCE
0 + Years
GLOBAL DESTINATIONS
0
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
0 Collective
Our collective.
Passionate Gourmands

We bridge the gap between the dream and the destination for aspirational gourmands, providing seamless access to the world’s most elusive experiences. By removing the friction of searching and planning, we leave the guest with only the anticipation of the moment and the joy of a shared unforgettable experience.

Brands as Co-creators
We hand-select partners who value building community over visibility. Together, we thoughtfully convey your mission and story through meaningful guest involvement. By creating a collective experience, we connect guests directly to your story, cultivating lifelong brand ambassadors.
WHAT WE DO
Signature Experiences
Four annual chapters, curated to connect our members with the makers, creators and visionaries who define the world’s most extraordinary gastronomic destinations.
Our Signature Experiences
Four chapters, thoughtfully sequenced through the seasons.
Switzerland
01
Zurich & St. Moritz
Lakeside elegance, alpine glamour.
South Africa
02
Cape Town & Winelands
Coastal cliffs, storied vineyards.
France
03
Paris & Champagne
Artistry, terroir and tradition.
Italy
04
Florence & Tuscany
Bountiful tables, vines and villas.

Bespoke Partnerships.

Alongside our signature experiences, we design custom, gastronomy-led programmes that help our partners build authentic, highly engaged communities. By pairing private access to culinary masters with bespoke itinerary design, we bring your vision and values to life through curated, immersive journeys that express your brand narrative that resonates deeply with your clients.
WHO WE ARE
One coveted network.
With over four decades of combined experience in the global luxury and hospitality sectors, we have nurtured deep relationships with the world’s leading chefs, wine producers and cultural curators.
FOUNDER & GLOBAL LUXURY BRAND STRATEGIST
Manjot Kaur Riyait
With over twenty years of experience elevating luxury brands, Manjot brings an insider’s mastery to the fine wine and spirits industry. Her career spans leading prestige whiskey marketing at William Grant & Sons to designing exclusive private client experiences for Le Clos, the Middle East’s leading fine wine merchant. Based in Zurich, she connects world-class producers with discerning global clientele and currently consults for a prestige Champagne house.
CO-FOUNDER & CURATOR
Cláudia de Brito

Raised in Dubai and educated in London, Claudia has covered hospitality and travel for nearly two decades as the editor of several publications including Caterer Middle East and Hotelier Middle East and as a contributor to Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and OOO.

Claudia served as the founding Gulf Academy Chair for MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants and Middle East Academy Vice Chair for World’s 50 Best Restaurants for several years before her tenure ended in July 2026.

Claudia is a freelance journalist, content creator, curator and hospitality consultant based in Dubai.

CONTACT US
Be a part of our collective.

For Signature Experiences, Bespoke Inquiries or Brand Partnerships, please share a few details and a dedicated member of our team will be in touch.

EMAIL
concierge@cru-collective.com