Centrál and Spoon
May 2026
Two iconic Budapest venues from the Eventrend Group’s portfolio that are constantly reinventing themselves, bringing new vibrancy to the capital’s life while building true value with an eye toward tradition.
Spoon The Boat’s new concept carries forward the values of music, gastronomy, and culture along the Danube, while the Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar 1887 continues to tell the stories of our Nobel Prize-winning writers through its exclusive dessert specialties.
In the latest episode of *Motivátor*, Edina Balogh, Spoon’s marketing director, and Zoltán Kőrössy, founder and owner of Eventrend, discussed these exciting new developments. Thank you to host András Érczfalvi for the conversation!
HR Topic
March 2026
How can routine and momentum coexist? 🤔
An exciting conversation recently took place in the Trend FM studio: our founding owners, Gábor Nagy and Zoltán Kőrössy, were guests on András Érczfalvi’s show.
The topic affects us all: generational differences and the opportunities they hold.
Gábor and Zoltán believe that the fresh perspective of a Gen Z colleague just starting out is just as important to the Eventrend Group’s success as the decades of experience of a senior professional. The secret lies in our willingness to learn from one another.
What generational differences do we encounter in our day-to-day work at hotels and restaurants, and how do we address them?
The Academy Turns 200
January 2026
We are proud that, as the nation celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Eventrend Group has been responsible for the institution’s culinary identity and the operation of its event venues for 25 years now. 🤗
But what have these 25 years been like within these walls? What challenges and successes does the day-to-day operation of such a historic venue entail?
🎙️ In the latest episode of “Motivátor,” our founding owners, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, along with Gábor Kusnyár, partner and holding company director at Eventrend Group, share behind-the-scenes stories, reflect on the early days, and look toward the future.
Tourism Research (Turistamonitor, 2025)
December 2025
Our founders and owners were once again guests on TrendFM’s „Motivátor” program, where this time they discussed the key findings of Eventrend’s 2025 Tourism Monitor survey. 📊
For the survey, we interviewed more than 4,000 tourists visiting Budapest at select Eventrend Group restaurants to better understand their culinary preferences, as well as their habits regarding accommodations and travel.
The episode reveals:
🔹 What factors most influence tourists’ choice of restaurants in Budapest.
🔹 What kinds of experiences visitors to the city are looking for, and how their expectations have changed in recent years.
🔹 What new trends and changes are emerging in gastronomy, the guest experience, and travel decisions.
Gundel Ball 2026
November 2025
In the latest episode of Trend FM Motivátor, Gábor Nagy, founder and owner of Eventrend Group; András Wolf, corporate chef; and Jenő Magyary, partner and managing director of the group, discuss how they are reviving a legendary tradition. 🎙️
The February Gundel Ball will be more than just an event—it will be a mission. It is a community-building, value-creating event that celebrates togetherness and the revival of a cultural tradition.
BGE Community Space Opening Ceremony
September 2025
On the latest episode of Trend FM Motivátor, the two co-founders and owners of Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, along with Eszter Vértesy, Head of the Business and Alumni Relations Office at BGE, discussed how they took the partnership between Eventrend Group and the Budapest University of Economics to a new level. 🙌
🔹 What does working with BGE mean for Eventrend Group?
🔹 How does the partnership help ensure a high-quality pipeline of talent in a labor-intensive sector?
🔹 Why is the Eventrend Lounge established at BGE special and symbolic?
🎧 The discussion touched on practical training for students, the importance of a steady supply of new talent, and how collaborative thinking can create spaces that offer lifelong experiences and opportunities.
Cziniel Budakeszi Has Opened
July 2025
Cziniel Pastry Shop and Meeting Place in Budakeszi – A New Meeting Place in Gesztenyéskert
The latest episode of Trend FM’s „Motivátor” featured Budakeszi’s new community space. Gábor Nagy, founder and owner of the Eventrend Group, and Béla Nell, managing director of Concession Holding (part of the Eventrend Group), discussed the launch of Cziniel Budakeszi, the importance of community building, and what a “Swiss Army knife” café means today.
🍰 The goal is to create a place where you can work while sipping mineral water, enjoy pastries, have ice cream, or even eat Sunday-style fried meat—all while genuine connections are formed.
🎧 Listen to the conversation with András Érczfalvi on Trend FM’s show “Motivátor”!
The Reopening of the Evezős Beer Garden
May 2025
Evezős Sörkert: Római-part’s social hub!
Once again, there’s a place on Római-part where music goes hand in hand with dancing, fresh hake with good company, and summer evenings with a genuine atmosphere.
🎶 Weekend music nights
🍽️ Fried pickled cucumbers, smash burgers, mac & cheese
🌳 Shady trees, a Danube-side atmosphere, and a true community space
In the latest episode of Trend FM Motivátor, the founding owners of Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, along with Managing Director Andrea Bálint, talk about the fresh concept kicking off the season, the cuisine, and the mission behind the hospitality.
The Literary Gathering Continues
April 2025
The Literary Gathering Returns to the Centrál ✨
To mark Poetry Day, the more than 100-year-old Centrál café is back in the spotlight. On the latest episode of Trend FM Motivátor, Gábor Nagy and Zoltán Kőrössy, the founding owners of Eventrend Group, along with their colleagues, Gergő Szemő and Gergely Galambos, talk about the renovation of the Centrál and the Literary Gathering program.
Music and Dance Evenings at Gundel's
March 2025
Music and Dance Evenings at Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant – A New Social Series Begins in April
Starting April 23, monthly music and dance evenings will be held at the legendary Gundel restaurant, which, with its unique atmosphere and culinary traditions, offers the ideal setting for a new kind of social experience.
The program aims to provide people over 30 with an opportunity for relaxation, socializing, and dancing—all without any pressure, in an elegant yet relaxed setting. No dance experience is required: under the guidance of Andi Keleti and her husband, guests can even learn the basic steps on the spot if they wish. The long-term goal of the initiative is to host a Gundel Ball in 2026, which will serve as an elegant highlight for the communities that form throughout the year and for regular participants.
Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, the founding owners of Eventrend Group, along with Jenő Magyary, the managing director of Gundel Restaurant, discussed the concept and background of the program
on Trend FM’s “Motivátor” show.
Research 2. (Gasztro, 2024)
March 2025
What types of dining establishments do Hungarians prefer? Why do pastry shops lead the way?
The second part of a representative survey commissioned by the Eventrend Group examined popularity trends in the Hungarian hospitality industry. The results show that in our fast-paced world, places where we can relax for a short time and be served are playing an increasingly important role—and pastry shops perfectly meet this need.
In contrast, fine-dining restaurants continue to offer an attractive gastronomic experience for a more select group.
The results also show that Hungary is gradually catching up with Western European consumer habits: dining out is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, rather than being limited to special occasions. Meanwhile, sustainability and food sensitivity are having an increasingly significant impact on the offerings, a trend that is also evident in pastry shops.
The two founding owners of Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, along with Gabriella Bella, the group’s press and PR director, discussed the details and the most interesting findings with host András Érczfalvi.
Study 1. (Gasztro, 2024)
February 2025
The Secrets of the Hungarian Hospitality Industry – Who Spends What, Where, and Why? 💰
What trends are driving the Hungarian hospitality industry? Who spends more at restaurants, and where? And what factors influence consumer habits? Eventrend Group’s latest study sought to answer these questions! 🔎
➡️ The study has a dual purpose: on the one hand, it provides valuable marketing information for the industry; on the other, it supports the development of the hospitality sector as part of its social responsibility. The results are publicly available to provide useful insights into this dynamically changing industry for anyone interested.
Thanks to Eventrend Group’s diverse portfolio, it has a broad perspective on various areas of the gastronomy sector, enabling the research to paint a genuine, authentic picture of the market. Eventrend Group’s two founding owners, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, discussed the details and the most interesting findings with host András Érczfalvi. 🎙️
Year-End Review
January 2025
„We can see the results of our past efforts, and behind that is the team we work with.” The Eventrend Group now has 29 partners, and 1,100 people work for the group, 300 of whom are students—whether in college or high school.
Trend FM’s program „Motivátor” discusses the revitalization of sites with historical heritage.
The two co-founders and owners of the Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, discussed the details and other interesting aspects with host András Érczfalvi.
Cziniel: Roman Revival
November 2024
“The goal of Cziniel Confectionery and Meeting Place is to create, as a sociable host and confectionery, a coffeehouse atmosphere that will lead to even more happy moments for our guests.” 💕🍰
The two founding partners of Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, as well as Béla Nell, managing director of Cziniel Confectionery & Meeting Place and Concession Holding, spoke with host András Érczfalvi.
New York 130
October 2024
The New York Palace and Café, the world’s most beautiful café, is celebrating its 130th anniversary! 🎉
This architectural marvel, the pride of Budapest, has been enchanting its guests for over a century. The New York Café is not only beautiful but also a defining venue of cultural life, where legendary writers, poets, artists, and thinkers met and created.
The history of the New York Café is truly intertwined with literature. It has been the setting for many eras, political systems, and life-changing events, yet it has always been reborn and has continued to welcome artists—and, of course, all of us—without fail.
This remains true today: the restored, historic building still embodies in the 21st century what it once represented in a world more attuned to beauty—the World’s Most Beautiful Café, right here in Budapest
Centrál Literary Gathering
September 2024
Literary Gathering at the Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar 1887 – Here, it’s not just about listening—it’s about creating, too! ✨
Imagine sitting in an iconic café where the greatest writers once created their works.
Now you, too, can be part of this literary buzz! 🤩✍️
At our free Centrál literary gathering, students aren’t just spectators—they’re active participants: together, they push the boundaries of creativity!
The Gundel Palace Turns 130 and Queen Elizabeth's Menu
July 2024
On Trend FM’s program *Motivátor*, András Érczfalvi spoke with the two owner-founders of Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, as well as Jenő Magyary, the managing director of Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant.
The topic this time was the celebratory event held to mark the 130th anniversary of the Gundel Palace, during which numerous stories from the past as well as current developments at Gundel were discussed. Among other things, they discussed the exciting initiative through which, as part of the „Gundel Celebrities” Menus” series, the restaurant makes the exclusive experiences of its world-famous guests available to everyone. 🎉
Available from July 8–17, 2024, for 10 days during dinner service, starting at 6:00 p.m.:
Queen Elizabeth II’s “Four Crowns” Menu.
This menu is a reimagined version of the one the Queen enjoyed at Gundel Palace during her 1993 visit.
A majestic, captivating, and utterly delicious experience.
Let EVERYONE enjoy this experience!
Reserve your seat in advance and be part of this unforgettable, majestic culinary journey!
Return to the Hotel Business: Carlton Opens
June 2024
With the acquisition of the Carlton Hotel, the Eventrend Group is returning to the hotel management sector. By signing a lease and management agreement for the Carlton Hotel in Budapest, the Eventrend Group is once again building out its hotel division, alongside its successful catering and event divisions. The group, which plays a leading role in Hungary’s hospitality and event management sectors, plans to expand its hotel operations further.
On May 15, 2024, the group’s executives signed a long-term lease agreement to take over the full operation of the 95-room bed-and-breakfast hotel located in the heart of the capital, at the foot of Buda Castle. The hotel is situated in an exceptional and historic location, close to all major attractions in downtown Budapest, making it particularly well-suited for both sightseeing tourists and business travelers. According to plans, the Carlton Hotel will welcome its first guests starting at the end of August this year. The two founding owners of Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, discussed the details and many other interesting facts on Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program with host András Érczfalvi.
Gundel really is for everyone, sign language
April 2024
Gundel belongs to us, the Hungarian people. We’ll win everyone’s hearts with it. That’s how Gundel will belong to everyone. This is the mission of today’s Gundel!✨
This mission also means that today’s Gundel is committed to fulfilling social responsibilities, caring for the disadvantaged and people with disabilities, and seeking innovative new approaches.
The Gundel team acted in this spirit: the servers have learned basic sign language in both English and Hungarian, and the visually impaired can discover the stories behind the dishes at Hungary’s most famous restaurant through Braille menus. A short film about Gundel was also produced in connection with this initiative, directed by Péter Bergendy. The two owner-founders of the Eventrend Group, Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy, along with Jenő Magyary, Gundel’s managing director, discussed this special social initiative and the Gundel short film on TrendFM’s “Motivátor” program with host András Érczfalvi.
Getting Ready for Patio Season
March 2024
Getting ready for patio season.
Hospitality, the art of cooking, visual appeal, and the search for creative presentations—that’s what’s trending today! The way food is prepared and served is, in fact, an extended form of care. It’s a profound and very ancient experience. Spring is here, so it’s not just the flowers that are blooming—the terraces of restaurants and cafés are opening up, too. Host András Érczfalvi spoke with founders and owners Zoltán Kőrössy and Gábor Nagy about Eventrendes’ plans for one of the most beautiful and exciting seasons on TrendFM’s “Motivátor” program.
City Park Renovation (New Concept)
February 2024
A makeover that makes our surroundings just a little bit more beautiful and cheerful🍽️🌿
The long-standing team at Városliget Café & Restaurant—now in its 10th year—put their heads together and gave the place a fresh, new look. In 2024, they’ll be welcoming guests and hosting events in a beautiful new setting full of excitement and plenty of surprises. Those who step inside will discover a fresh design evoking a sporty winter wonderland and summer boating, along with, of course, delightful flavors—all within the City Park interior, a standout among the Eventrend Group’s must-visit venues. On Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program, interior designer Ildikó Hergenrőder, Máté Fodor, general manager of Városliget Café, and Zoltán Kőrössy, founding owner, with host András Érczfalvi.
