Grupo Túnel
Dressing up the liquid menu of a beach bar is very different from refining the food and wine pairing of a Michelin-starred restaurant or supplying a five-star hotel. In the world of catering, one size definitely does not fit all. And faced with a market that penalises improvisation, the Túnel Group has taken out its tape measure and turned itself into the catering sector’s great bespoke tailor. Having brought together five specialist companies under the same roof, the Group produces tailor-made solutions for each and every establishment in every area from logistical muscle, through local identity and e-commerce, and on to promotion. An ecosystem in which impeccable service is the only rule.
Distribuciones Túnel y Mercavinos: a workshop operating at full capacity
The catering sector in the Balearic Islands does not forgive even one late delivery. There is little point in designing a fantastic pattern in the studio if you don’t have someone to sew on the buttons in time. Distribuciones Túnel y Mercavinos is that “weaving machine” that never rests. Its effectiveness starts at ground level. The Group has a network of sales representatives who work their pitch every day, getting to know the particular needs of each restaurant and the schedule of every purchasing manager.
A good tailor doesn’t leave you with your hem unsewn just before the party. Applied to a restaurant, this means forgetting the classic delivery firm to rely on a human life saver; the kind that answers the telephone at 6 p.m. on a Friday evening and sorts out the disaster before the first customer arrives.
Antonio Nadal: the store cupboard that never lets you down
Every sommelier and barman has in his collection a few indispensable items: those timeless classics that are always in style. Antonio Nadal is the perfect example of the weight of a legacy and an identity that has, for decades, supplied the island’s bars. Mallorca’s liquid memory.
But having a history does not mean stagnating in the past. The smart work of rejuvenation with the firm’s established emblems, such as Hierbas Túnel, is proof that age-old essence can be preserved while, at the same time, excelling in mixing the most popular signature cocktails. This is the true understanding of heritage: respecting one’s origins but being on familiar terms with new trends.
Celler Tianna Negre: raw materials from the root
No tailor, however good, can work miracles with bad cloth. In the world of wine, quality raw materials are called terroir. From the Raiguer district, Celler Tianna Negre is the group’s own weaving machine. A family enterprise firmly rooted in Consell and Binissalem that farms organically and produces its wines under the Mallorca PGI.
This bodega brings to the Túnel Group the indisputable credibility of a concern whose boots are smeared with earth and whose hands are stained with must. And like all great wines, its track record has strengthened over the years; its iconic Ses Nines has just celebrated two decades of existence with a commemorative edition. Twenty years proving that a commitment to a local variety and respect for the land is the best possible model.
The haute couture of Vinspirit Premium Selection
Mallorca has become a magnet for international luxury tourism, attracting top-class hotel chains and establishing great temples to haute cuisine. To dress this particular niche, VINSPIRIT Premium Selection was born.
Headed by Mateu Pons, VINSPIRIT does not operate like a conventional supplier. Its team are ambassadors. They undertake the work of wine promotion and dissemination, and represent outstanding brands that embody perfection with global experience of the most exclusive enclaves. They bring value, contextualise the product and offer an advisory and selection service that speaks the same language of excellence as the island’s most renowned chefs and sommeliers.
1898 Drinks Boutique: versatility and ‘prêt-à-porter’
1898 Drinks Boutique is the agile and contemporary solution, the online shop window that is always open. With a catalogue of over 5,000 items, this platform combines knowledge gained from over three decades in the sector with the indisputable immediacy of e-commerce.
Wines, sparking wines, spirits and premium products are just a click away. This is a tool designed for both the professional seeking convenience and breadth of vision, and for the end customers who, at home on their sofa, want to uncork exactly the same wine as they enjoyed the previous night at their favourite restaurant.
From treading the grapes to managing logistical delivery over the last mile, to taking care of the legacy and a commitment to bespoke luxury. Túnel Group has established itself as a vital mechanism within the Balearic Islands catering ecosystem, proving beyond all doubt that success is never achieved by accident: it is a made-to-measure suit with not one stitch too big or too small.
