This promised to be an interesting and informative lunch visit – and so it proved to be –  featuring an informal exploration of tastings, wine pairings, and Hungarian cuisine.

Hosted by His Excellency, Mr Ferenc Kumin, Ambassador of Hungary to the Court of St. James.

The Embassy team and head chef gave a very informative and interesting presentation. The excellent food paired with some tremendous wines was enjoyed by all, in particular the Takler Heritage Bikavér (Bull’s Blood) 2019!

Magyar cuisine, from Hungary, is one of the least known but most flavourful and rich cuisines in the world. Regarding their wine, the world’s first vineyard classification was established in Tokaji in Hungary in 1730 by royal decree, long before Bordeaux or Burgundy!

All the proceeds from the luncheon (approx £1250) are to go to Westminster College to help with the development of students – and our sincere thanks go to His Excellency, Eniko Magyar and the whole team for this very generous event.

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CELEBRATING HUNGARIAN GASTRONOMY

15 October 2024

Lunch reception with the Réunion des Gastronomes/Institute of Hospitality

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Starters

Foie gras arancini with smoky mushroom ragout Bakonyi style and shaved black truffle
Stuffed baby peppers in rich tomato sauce

Wine pairing: Kreinbacher Juhfark (Sheep’s Tale) 2020

Main

Ox cheek in Egri wine sauce, potato langosh and beetroot
Cottage cheese dumplings with capers and anchovies

Wine pairing: Takler Heritage Bikavér (Bull’s Blood) 2019

Dessert

Bonfire stack
Gerbeaud tartlet with chestnut

Wine pairing: Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2017

This is a charity event and limited to just 40 attendees so please don’t delay as we expect this will be very popular,

Proceeds will go to Westminster College to support student development.

Please book from September 17th  through the members’ area:

 

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