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Városliget Café and Event Center
Brief Brand Description – USP
Housed in an iconic building in Városliget, the Városliget Café and Event Center makes this historic setting truly special with its versatile event spaces and direct access to the park. Located on the shore of the park’s lake, the venue hosts conferences, corporate events, weddings, and cultural programs alike. Its greatest asset is its unique location: in the heart of the city, it offers a natural, elegant setting where events become memorable experiences.
Presentation of the Gastronomic Concept
The cuisine at Városliget Café draws inspiration from the world of classic bourgeois cuisine, where the flavors of the past meet today’s expectations. It is based on carefully selected, high-quality ingredients and a respect for traditional preparation methods, which we complement with a modern touch. Our signature dish is the Tányérhús menu, which elevates traditional flavors into a culinary experience.
In addition to the well-known, popular dishes, the menu also features lighter options: fresh, seasonal pastas and salads that are the perfect choice at any time of day. The selection is complemented by dishes designed for the little ones, while a seasonal beverage menu rounds out the experience. The dessert menu features both iconic classics of home-style cuisine and modern favorites.
At our restaurant, every meal comes together as a harmonious experience—with flavors you’ll want to come back to.
Szabolcs Semperger
Professional Creed
For me, hospitality isn’t just a profession—it’s a vibrant way of life and a lifelong passion. There’s no feeling more uplifting than seeing satisfied, happy faces—that’s the sense of flow that makes it worth pushing myself to new heights every day. I love hosting, creating, and building a community where gastronomy and care come together.
My motivation comes from recognition: whether it’s a grateful smile from a guest, professional respect from colleagues, or the trust of the owners. My professional goal is to run a profitable and prestigious restaurant that sets the standard in the market. I am proud of my milestones to date, especially coordinating the catering for the NEK conference and the papal visit, as these complex tasks taught me the true meaning of precision.
I see growth in continuous self-education and conscious self-development. I believe it’s important to keep pace with younger generations and to draw inspiration from them. However, there are some things I will never compromise on: my core values—honesty, consistency, and professional humility—are sacred and inviolable to me. I believe that mindfulness and a ceaseless desire for growth are what keep me at the top in the long run.
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Ákos Szabó
Professional Creed
For me, hospitality is not just a service, but the creation of experiences: the opportunity to forge connections between people and places. I chose this field because it requires both systematic thinking and genuine human attention—and these two rarely work well together unless we manage them consciously.
As the head of the holding company, I’m motivated by the challenge of building a strong yet diverse brand family out of units with different characters, where each location retains its own unique identity. I see progress in my growing ability to align business rationality with the actual quality of the guest experience—not just on paper, but in day-to-day operations.
For me, authenticity and quality are not a matter of compromise. I’m most proud when a place not only runs smoothly but also adds value in the long run—for guests, colleagues, and owners alike.
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Máté Fodor
Professional Creed
For me, hospitality is not merely a profession, but a calling: it is that special space where people come together, create memories, and escape from their everyday lives. I chose this path because I believe that a well-crafted atmosphere, attentive service, and high-quality cuisine can create lasting memories. What motivates me is that every event and every day presents a new opportunity for growth and creating value. Professionally, my goal is for the Városliget Café to be not just a beautiful venue, but a benchmark in Budapest’s event and restaurant market. I am constantly learning and seeking innovative solutions, while remaining committed to classic hospitality values. For me, respect for the guest, keeping one’s word, and never compromising on quality are sacred and inviolable. What I’m most proud of is that we’ve built a team capable of working to the highest standards while putting their heart and soul into it—because, ultimately, it’s always people who are behind the experience.