Quelle Surprise

Hi there! What a lovely surprise to see you here.
I’m Celine Vanhoutte — creative producer, teacher, storyteller, community-builder, and proud mom to little Isolde. Originally from Ghent, now calling Vienna home.

QUELLE SURPRISE was born from my deep-rooted love for theatre, poetry, and the art of storytelling. A romantic at heart, I’ve always been drawn to moments that move us.

Growing up on my own version of Cherry Tree Lane, where Mary Poppins filled my world with wonder, I discovered a joy in creating moments that surprise and delight.

With a background in theatre and film, I add a cinematic touch to everything I create — from personal surprises and intimate weddings to immersive events. Each project is an opportunity to fuse creativity with emotion, turning every QUELLE SURPRISE into its own unforgettable story.

If you’re drawn to wonder and the unexpected — welcome!

Personal Surprises · Immersive Events · Storytelling

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“It was very very special and so beautiful.
Thank you!”

- GRIEFYARDS
“It exceeded all my expectations and I wouldn't have missed it for anything. Fantastic ensemble and storytelling.”

-LE SALON SECRET
“Ich möchte mich nochmals im Namen unserer Bewohner bei Ihnen für die großartige Überraschung am Freitag bedanken, sie haben mit dieser Aktion vielen Menschen eine große Freude bereitet.”

- VALENTINE’S SURPRISE
“You always manage to take us out of everyday reality and into a dreamlike world. Fantastic. Even my hesitant boyfriend LOVED it! ”
- SPRING AWAKENING
“I did not laugh this hard in such a long time.”

- LA TABLE
“Lovely evening with amazing people.”
- WINTER WHISPERS
“It was a fantastic evening! An experience of deliciousness, togetherness, beauty, freedom and love. Thank you for your energy and courage to make it happen in Vienna as well and for all the energy and creativity you and your team have put in this evening on this perfect location.”

- LE SALON SECRET
“Storytelling time in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Witty, heartfelt and precise observations captivated the audience.”

- WINTER WHISPERS
“Oh thank you for this beautiful event. Such a unique atmosphere, great storytelling, delicious wine and food and to finish the lovely vineyard walk. A perfect Sunday!”

- SPRING AWAKENING
“What a unique, exceptionally gentle evening never to be forgotten!”
- LE SALON SECRET
“Yesterday was one of the most wonderful moments during my career at Rainbows.
Thank you!”

- GRIEFYARDS

QS Events

Winter Whispers

Love Feast

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Valentine’s Surprise for the Elderly

Two women sit at a table, one holding and smelling a small cup, in a warmly lit room with elegant decor.

Poetry tea Time

A woman with curly dark hair is standing indoors, opening her brown leather purse. She is wearing a white blouse with black accents and a patterned scarf tied around her collar. There are art pieces on the wall and a window with a car parked outside behind her.

GRIEFYARDS

Spring Awakening

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Tickets

LOVE FEAST 2.0.

14.02 | 7:30 – 11:00 PM
Join us for the second edition of the Love Feast at &Friends Concept Store, Vienna. An evening of storytelling, delicious fingerfood, drinks, and surprise —a celebration of love in all its forms.

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Valentine Surprise Haus Gustav Klimt

13.02 | 10:00-16:00 PM

Gift a Rose
Surprise Studio

Wednesdays | 2.00 - 4.00 PM
A whimsical, creative workshop series inspired by the delightful, dreamy spirit of Amélie Poulain. This workshop series is for children (9 - 11 years old) who want to unleash their inner Amélie and discover the joy of storytelling, crafting, and connecting through surprise making.

First new round: 6 lessons in March - April 2026 @ Wunderkammer.

*Jetzt Kind für Schnupperkurs (in English/Deutsch) am 11.03. anmelden.

Schnupperkurs
La Table

Join us for an intimate dinner at a secret location in the heart of Vienna. 12 spots, 1 chef. Starting of these culinary series with: La Table D’Or.

More info soon
Spring Awakening

31.05 | 11.00 - 2.00 PM

A day of myth, music & wine at the magical Freigut Thallern 🍇

More info soon

Our Services

SURPRISE POST

Bring unexpected moments of joy throughout the year. Imagine receiving a beautifully crafted envelope in your mailbox, containing a touching story paired with an original postcard drawing – a personal, poetic surprise that arrives not just once, but 6 times over the course of a year.

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FLOWER SHOWER

Perfect for someone special, this surprise involves a personal delivery of flowers, paired with a heartfelt poem by one of our Quelle Surprise actors to bring a little magic into someone's day.

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A DAY OF SURPRISES

A unique and poetic experience that you can gift to someone special. A day filled with unexpected surprises. What makes this experience even more extraordinary is that the recipient only discovers who their surprise giver is at the very end of the day. As the day unfolds, they’ll be guided through a series of heartwarming, theatrical encounters, with the final revelation coming during an intimate dinner, where the giver is finally revealed.
From immersive events, intimate weddings, film and photo shoots to theatre and other live performances — I’m your woman.

Take a look at my portfolio.
Quelle Surprise is all about storytelling & surprise. If your event needs a storyteller or a surprising element, let us work our magic. We’re happy to cast the perfect actor or actress and help you bring your story to life.