Gastronomic Experiences

STRUDEL SHOW WITH TASTING

Strudel preparation in Hungary is a tradition and art dating back to the 15th century. This delicacy, regarded as a Hungarikum used to be a festive meal made from top quality ingredients and numerous fillings. Take part in a mouth-watering experience in a strudel house, in the heart of Budapest, where you can learn about this delicious dish as well as participate in the process of making it. The program includes a 12-minute-long movie about Hungary, Budapest and an authentic strudel story followed by an interactive strudel stretching presentation involving the guests.

HUNGARIAN CHIMNEY CAKE CLASS WITH TASTING

Prepare, bake and try your own chimney cake as a part of this unique workshop in the heart of Budapest. Learn about the history and tradition of the most beloved traditional Hungarian dessert which is made from sweet dough, formed into strips, wrapped around a cone and rolled in sugar. After a short introduction, be guided through the entire process of preparing an authentic Hungarian chimney cake. Start by making the sweet dough from scratch. Receive tips and tricks which help with the baking process. See how the sugar stucks on the cake caramelises and forms a shiny, crispy golden crust. Once the baking process is finished, cover the cake with different flavors, such as ground walnut, powdered cinnamon, chocolate sauce, or similar. At the end of the workshop try your delicious creation, and receive a certificate of completion with your name as a memento of your experience.

ZWACK MUSEUM VISIT WITH UNICUM TASTING

Served from a round glass bottle with a red cross on its belly, Unicum is as synonymous with Hungary as Lángos, Pálinka or Paprika. The recipe is guarded as tightly as Fort Knox, in which only the living members of the family are privy, but one thing we know, it’s an eclectic alcoholic, bitter tincture made up of 40 herbs and spices from all across the world. You will have the chance to explore the Zwack Museum in the heart of Budapest and find out about the mysteries surrounding Unicum and the Zwack family on a 1-hour guided tour including tasting. You can watch a film which tells the Zwack family’s, the Unicum's and the Zwack company’s history. The museum is a very personal, intimate collection of photographs from the Zwack family but also a treasury of old posters and personal memorabilia dating back over 200 years which tell the story not only of Unicum and the Zwack family, but also the history of Hungary. The biggest mini bottle collection of Central Europe is shown on the gallery, it is more than 17 000 different pieces. The program contains a visit to the old distillery as well, namely the "Heart of Unicum" which is now in its original condition since it has been renovated based on the original photos that remained. More than 100 years old distilling systems, stone barrels - used for extraction - and aromatic herbs that might be a part of the Unicum's secret recipe are exhibited in this tarnished building. The last station of the tour is the Unicum cellar which is a labyrinth with almost 500 oak barrels where the Unicum is aged for half a year. You can taste the original Unicum and Unicum Plum straight from the oak barrels enjoying the fragrances and the flavours of these herb liqueurs.

TÖRLEY MUSEUM VISIT WITH CHAMPAGEN TASTING

The history of Törley sparkling wines dates back to almost 150 years. Being open to novelties, the Törley factory became one of the most modern sparkling wine factories of Hungary by the turn of the century, and at the Millenary Exhibition it owned the title of Imperial and Royal Court Suppliers. In the subsequent decades, Törley products were introduced throughout the world from Paris through America to Australia, and by 1910 the factory reached an annual production of 2 million bottles. Törley has managed to keep its market leader position in Hungary to the present day. The Törley Exhibition and Visitors’ Centre presents this diverse, sometimes hard but still successful years. Contemporaneous relics and documents kept at Törley Museum and Visitor Centre give an insight into the birth and development of the Hungarian champagne culture. When entering the exhibition area, visitors find themselves inside a champagne cork from which they can walk into a bottle, then a champagne glass where they can familiarize themselves with the past and present of Törley Champagne Cellar. In the second part of the program guests can view the champagne cellar’s ripening cellar with a unique atmosphere.

HUNGARIAN DINNER & SAUSAGE FILLING IN GREAT MARKET HALL

Fakanál Restaurant can be found in the famous Central Market Hall. The authentic Hungarian restaurant waits visitors with a special program where guests can learn how to make typical Hungarian sausage. The restaurant’s chefs divide guests into teams and tell them the mysteries of making and flavouring Hungarian sausages. After that the guests will get a chance to try their hands and make sausages according to their taste. We provide the ingredients – meat, spices and kithcen appliances - but the guests are in charge of flavouring and filling. Naturally, we will test the final product: the freshly made sausages will be fried in the kitchen, so everyone will get a chance to taste what level of mastery they have attained in sausage making. After the course guests can choose from a variety of traditional Hungarian dishes such as beef stew, goulas soup, potato casserole, stuffed cabbage and homemade strudel while the venue is being filled with the bombastic sound of authentic live gipsy music.

HUNGARIAN DINNER & PÁLINKA BLENDING IN GREAT MARKET HALL

Fakanál Restaurant can be found in the famous Central Market Hall. The restaurant waits visitors with a special interactive program: with the assistance of the professional brandy master we show guests the most excellent ways of blending brandies in a mini-laboratory. Each guest will receive 4 kinds of plum brandy and the opportunity to create their very own brandy, matching their taste perfectly, which they can also take home at the end of the program, in an individually labelled bottle. Naturally, the end product will be offered for tasting as well. After the course guests can choose from a variety of traditional Hungarian dishes such as beef stew, goulas soup, potato casserole, stuffed cabbage and homemade strudel while the venue is being filled with the bombastic sound of authentic live gipsy music.

HUNGARIAN DINNER WITH FOLKLORE SHOW IN ÍNYENCKERT RESTAURANT

Ínyenckert Restaurant can be found in Óbuda district of Budapest, where guests get a glimpse into the Hungarian gastronomy. During the dinner an authentic gipsy band entertains them. The program includes a 40 minute long spectacular folklore show with characteristic Hungarian dances in nice folk costumes. The music is performed by the Liszt Prize winner violinist Sándor Déki-Lakatos Sr. and Sándor Déki-Lakatos Jr.  Folklore show is available over 15 persons.

HUNGARIAN DINNER WITH FOLKLORE SHOW IN SZEGED RESTAURANT

Szeged Restaurant is located on the Buda side of the Danube, next to the famous Gellért Hotel, just by the Liberty Bridge. Entering into it you feel as if you are out in a Hungarian village in a restaurant. The known delicacies of the the traditional Hungarian cuisine, the fish specialities and fish soup give a taste from the masterpieces of the rightly famous Hungarian kitchen. During the dinner an authentic gipsy band entertains the guests. The program includes a 40 minute long spectacular folklore show with characteristic Hungarian dances in nice folk costumes. Folklore show is available over 15 persons.