Last updated: 2026-06-10
LAPA is an Italian food wholesaler based in Embrach (ZH) that delivers with its own refrigerated trucks throughout Switzerland, including all of Romandie: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais. Around 2,000 authentic Italian products, no minimum order, and an online shop open around the clock for restaurants and food professionals.
What does LAPA deliver to restaurants in French-speaking Switzerland?
Fresh DOP cheeses such as mozzarella fior di latte, burrata and Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian charcuterie like Prosciutto di San Daniele and mortadella, Gragnano IGP pasta, flour and tomatoes for pizzerias, extra virgin olive oil, frozen products and ready-to-serve desserts such as tiramisù and delizia al limone. Around 2,000 references in total: the working catalogue of a real Italian kitchen, selected for professionals — not a supermarket shelf.
How does delivery to French-speaking Switzerland work?
You order online on the LAPA shop or by phone, and the goods leave our warehouse in Embrach (ZH) on our own refrigerated trucks: the cold chain stays in our hands from loading to your kitchen door. Deliveries are scheduled: at your first order we agree together on the rhythm that fits your service, whether you are in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel or Valais.
Why an Italian wholesaler rather than the cash & carry?
Because your time is worth more than a round trip with a van. With a specialised wholesaler you get wholesale prices, a genuinely Italian assortment — not just the three best-known brands — and the goods come to you, refrigerated, while you stay in your kitchen. No queues, no compromises on the menu, no improvised cold chain in the back of a car.
Who is LAPA for in Romandie?
To every professional who serves or sells Italian food: restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, caterers and fine food shops. Each segment finds its own answer in the catalogue:
| Segment | Key products | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Italian restaurants | Gragnano IGP pasta, DOP cheeses, charcuterie | An authentic menu, consistent quality |
| Pizzerias | Fior di latte, burrata, flour, tomatoes | Wholesale prices on volumes |
| Hotels & caterers | Frozen products, ready desserts, olive oil | Scheduled service, guaranteed cold chain |
| Fine food shops | Regional DOP/IGP specialities | An assortment you will not find in cash & carry |
Frequently asked questions
Does LAPA really deliver to Geneva and Lausanne?
Yes. LAPA delivers with its own refrigerated trucks throughout Switzerland, including all of Romandie: Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais. Delivery days are agreed at your first order.
Is there a minimum order?
No. There is no minimum order: you can start with a single box and grow at your own pace.
How many products does the catalogue include?
Around 2,000 Italian products: fresh DOP cheeses, charcuterie, pasta, flour, preserves, frozen food and desserts, all visible with prices in the online shop.
Can I order by phone?
Yes, call +41 76 361 70 21. You can also order at any time from the online shop, which is open around the clock.
Who is LAPA?
An Italian food wholesaler founded in 2016, based in Embrach (ZH), serving restaurants and food professionals across Switzerland for 10 years.
Your Italian supplier, from Geneva to Valais
Put authentic Italy on your menu without leaving your kitchen. Browse the LAPA online shop or call +41 76 361 70 21: we will plan your first refrigerated delivery in French-speaking Switzerland together.
