(HERMANN, Mo.) -- Mike and Lynette Sloan, owners of the Hermann Wurst Haus are pleased to announce expansion of their business by the addition of two new employees, Aimee Viehmann and Whitney Gabathuler.

Mrs. Viehmann is the special events coordinator. She is responsible for the development of new and exciting events centered on the world of sausage as it relates to the Hermann Wurst Haus. In addition, she will be working closely with the catering department assisting in the planning and coordinating of banquets, fundraising events, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and group tours. She brings with her 11 years of experience, working for Stone Hill Winery as the special events coordinator.

“I could not be more happy or proud to be a part of the Hermann Wurst Haus. We have some really fun and exciting events on the drawing board that will be for the local market as well as for the visitors to enjoy”, said Viehmann.

Whitney Gabathuler is the catering chef. She is a recent graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu College in St. Louis, Missouri where she specialized in the culinary arts. She brings with her fresh menu ideas, sharp culinary skills and 5 years of culinary and catering experience.

The Sloan’s together with Aimee and Whitney are previewing their new and expanded catering menus. The catering menus include a German Sampler, All American, Summer Grillers, box lunches and more. In addition, a client can customize a menu for a special event. Hermann Wurst Haus will be working with groups of all sizes. For additional information, call Aimee at the Hermann Wurst Haus, 573.486.2266, or E-mail at aimee@hermannwursthaus.com.

“Lynette and I are so excited to have Whitney and Aimee join us at the Hermann Wurst Haus. Whitney’s culinary skills and determination is exactly what we need and Aimee’s customer service and organizational skills are exceptional. Both are hard workers and will be a significant addition to our growing business,” says Mike Sloan, owner of the Hermann Wurst Haus.

A one-year anniversary extravaganza is in the works for Saturday, September 1, 2012. Lots of foods, sampling, music and giveaways will be a part of this grand event. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

About Hermann Wurst Haus

Located in historic, downtown Hermann, Missouri, the Hermann Wurst Haus opened in September 2011 and is an award-winning artisan sausage shop and deli. The Wurst Haus features, more than 40 varieties of fresh and smoked sausages and bratwursts, hand-cut steaks, roasts, chops, ribs, hams and bacon, a full deli with indoor and outdoor seating, local wines and beers, sausage making supplies and advice, deer and custom processing, on- and off-site catering and much more. Come enjoy the Best of the Wurst in historic Hermann, Missouri.