Our Story
Lat’in Hall was born from the love for Latin America and the desire to share its essence with the world. I am Patricia Zapata, and this adventure began long before we opened our store.
In the 1980s, when I lived in Peru, I had my first experience in import and export with an energy drink that became a hit, and that’s when my passion for building bridges between cultures was born.
In the 1990s...
Once I was living in Switzerland, I became a pioneer in bringing maca and Peruvian pisco, finding them a place in the Swiss market, which still did not know all that Latin America had to offer.
Step by step, I began opening the way to import more products from my country and, over time, my passion grew. I decided to expand and also bring fresh products. Soon, people were asking me for flavors from their own countries, and I realized how much they missed their products. That’s how I started bringing goods from the rest of Latin America, creating a bridge between cultures and, at the same time, a community where everyone feels at home.
This journey allowed me to build a solid foundation for what is today our store, since behind Lat’in Hall is Swiss Brothers Trading SARL, a company with more than 20 years of experience in import and distribution.
This dream took shape with effort and love. It was supported by my family: my husband, my brothers and sisters not only accompanied me, but also worked and still work with me in production and logistics, each contributing their talent and energy. Today, we are more than a store: together we have created projects such as QUERICO, with artisanal ice cream; The Party Shop, with party decorations; catering, empanadas, and much more. Lat’in Hall is a family business, and every day I strive to bring delicious things and make those who visit us feel happy with what we offer.
Lat’in Hall is more than a store; it is a home for those who seek a piece of Latin America in Switzerland. A place where flavors evoke memories, where we celebrate the music, gastronomy, and culture that unite us.
Our Team
Patricia Zapata
Founder & General Director
The heart of Lat’in Hall. With a vision full of flavor and culture, Patricia has created a space where Latin products meet the warmth of home.
Lupe Zapata
Kitchen & Coffee Shop
The culinary soul of the house. Lupe prepares every dish with dedication and homemade flavor, making each lunch at Lat’in Hall feel like coming home.
Rómulo Espino
Logistics & In-Store Service
Efficient, friendly, and always ready to help. Rómulo coordinates online shipments and ensures that every order arrives with the same care with which it was prepared.
Marilia Meyer
Communications & Marketing
Creative, strategic, and a sociologist at heart, Marilia is the one who gives Lat’in Hall its voice and image. Her work blends communication, culture, and emotion, recognizing food as a bridge between identity and connection.
Today we continue growing, dreaming of bringing Lat’in Hall to more corners of the world and continuing to connect people, no matter where they come from, simply out of the desire to share the joy of our culture.