You cut it open at the table. The mozzarella shell gives way, and a white, silky heart of stracciatella and fresh cream flows slowly onto the plate. Your guests watch in silence — then smile. That moment is what they tell their friends about.
The hidden risk: freshness lost in transit
You run a kitchen that doesn’t compromise. But how many times have you opened a burrata that was watery, bland, a shadow of what it should be? Burrata is a living product. A single broken link in the cold chain erases a century of Apulian craftsmanship before it ever reaches the plate.
What burrata actually is
Burrata was born in Andria, Puglia, in the 1920s. Local cheesemakers faced a practical problem: leftover mozzarella scraps from daily production. Their solution was inspired — mix the strips with fresh cream, wrap them in a hand-formed pasta filata shell, and seal it by hand. The result is a cheese unlike any other: firm outside, liquid and creamy inside. Today it is the global symbol of Italian culinary excellence.
Slice it open. Watch the centre flow. Smell the fresh milk. This is the sensory experience your guests associate with your restaurant.
From Puglia to your kitchen: timing is everything
Burrata has a short shelf life. Every hour between the dairy and your kitchen matters. LAPA sources directly from carefully selected Apulian cheesemakers and delivers across Switzerland 6 days a week — unbroken cold chain, on-time delivery, traceable origin.
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How to serve it at its best
Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before service. Open at the table, at room temperature. Proven pairings that work every time:
- Datterini tomatoes, fresh basil, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
- 24-month Parma ham with wild rocket
- Black fig jam and toasted walnuts for a gourmet starter
- Black truffle shavings for a high-end occasion
- As a topping on a gourmet pizza straight from the oven
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Restaurants that work with LAPA know exactly what they’re getting — and when. Order today, receive tomorrow. No minimum order. Custom pricing based on your volume. A direct contact, not a call centre.
Call now: +41 76 361 70 21 — we’ll help you find the right burrata for your menu and your guests. Fresh. Reliable. Italian.