Enjoyment without barriers – designing accessible and inclusive gastronomy
A successful restaurant visit starts the moment guests arrive. It’s important that furnishings, service procedures, and communication channelsare designed to be accessible.
Accessibility is not an extra; it is genuine hospitality. It is what makes a restaurant visit part of what Vienna stands for: enjoyment for everyone.
This module shows how restaurants, cafés, hotel dining areas, and event cateringcan be made more accessible in different settings. It provides practical guidance and supports businesses in designing procedures and spaces more inclusively.
KEY FACTS
Accessibility begins when the guest arrives
An accessible gastronomy experience starts with arrival, orientation, and choosing a seat.
Service procedures should work for everyone
From greeting guests to taking payment, each step should be clear, respectful, and easy for guests to follow.
Providing clear information
Easy-to-read menus and clear communication make ordering and orientation easier for all guests.
Enabling independent use
Wheelchair-accessible tables, reachable buffets, and easy-to-use payment options support independence.
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Accessibility begins when the guest arrives
An accessible gastronomy experience starts with arrival, orientation, and choosing a seat.
Service procedures should work for everyone
From greeting guests to taking payment, each step should be clear, respectful, and easy for guests to follow.
Providing clear information
Easy-to-read menus and clear communication make ordering and orientation easier for all guests.
Enabling independent use
Wheelchair-accessible tables, reachable buffets, and easy-to-use payment options support independence.
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Accessibility along the service journey
Best Practice: Restaurateur Moritz Huth on what matters most.
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Best Practice: Restaurateur Moritz Huth on what matters most.
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