Tastes, flavours, traditions - our programmes for groups from abroad
Choose the gastronomic programme that suits your group's schedule and taste the most famous Hungarian dishes in extra quality!
Grab'n' Go - Quick, authentic tastes on the go
The Fakanál Grab'n' Go service is an ideal solution for organised groups of tourists who do not plan to make a long stopover during their visit to the Great Market Hall, but do not want to miss out on Hungarian flavours. Tourists can enjoy freshly prepared, hand-me-down sausage bites while strolling around.
Perfect if your group is on a tight schedule, but you still want to taste the specialties of Hungarian cuisine - quickly, yet in style. You can order your meal in advance, at a precise time in the morning or afternoon, so that each participant can receive their tasting plates in a short time when the group arrives.
What to know:
Recommended number of people:
20-50 persons
When can you use it?
Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 and 11:00 am or Monday to Friday after 15:00 pm, by individual arrangement.
Duration of the programme:
There is no fixed length of stay. At the terrace area outside the entrance to the Fakanal Restaurant, each visitor takes their pre-made bowls in hand and the group can continue their journey.
What is included in the Grab'n'Go sausage tasting?
Premium sausages in a small boat, handy snacks with a mini sword (guaranteed not to stain your clothes) + 0,5 l of mineral water (or without drink on request).
Hungarian tasting programme in the morning
At Fakanál Restaurant, our philosophy is to always prepare our food with fresh market ingredients from the Market Hall - just like our grandmothers used to do. For groups from abroad we offer special cold dishes as a taster, so that guests can get to know more typical local flavours. The programme is recommended after an early breakfast or before a later lunch, as a short "break for lunch".
What to know:
Recommended number of people:
For groups of 20-50 people
When can you use it?
By prior reservation, Monday to Saturday, 9:00-11:00
Duration of the programme:
30 min
What is in the cold dish?
Pick salami, Rákóczi salami with paprika, smoked sausage, Hungarian cheeses, fresh vegetables + 1 glass of drink of your choice. served on platters for 6 people, served home-style in the middle of the table - guests can have a taste of everything. Available in basic and premium versions on request.
Hungarian buffet lunch, with buffet
Experience with your group the flavours of traditional Hungarian cuisine and Hungarian hospitality in an authentic market environment! During our buffet lunch programme guests can choose from 8 homemade dishes, the most requested by foreigners, served on our rustic stove - everyone can choose from a buffet according to their interests and appetites.
Ambience Officer:
Our gypsy orchestra, with songs that suit the group's ethnicity, makes this not just an ordinary lunch in a restaurant, but a fun-filled experience with music and good vibes.
What to know:
Recommended number of people:
For groups of 20-50 people, with prior reservation
When can you use it?
Monday to Friday, starting at 12:00 or 12:30
Duration of the programme:
1 hour 15 minutes
What is the buffet lunch offer?
- Cold Hungarian tasting
- Goulash soup, chicken stew, casserole potatoes
- Stuffed cabbage or peppers (depending on the season)
- Cottage cheese, fried courgettes, homemade strudel
- 1 glass of optional drink
The menu is the same for all participants.
3-course lunch served
Discover the homemade flavours of Hungarian cuisine during our lunch in the centre of Budapest! Instead of a quick lunch, a more leisurely, refreshing occasion, combined with an authentic musical experience. We serve a 3-course menu or a tasting platter on request. The soup is served in a traditional enamel pot in the middle of the table, while the other courses are served on plates - just as you would in a Hungarian home. The menu: uniform for the whole group.
A good atmosphere with our gypsy musicians is guaranteed!
Gypsy music is one of the most ancient and distinctive musical genres of Hungarian culture, enriching the meal with deep emotions and virtuoso instrumental playing.
What to know:
Recommended number of people:
For groups of 20-50 people
When can you use it?
Pre-booking required, Monday to Saturday, starting at 12:00 or 12:30
Duration of the programme:
1 hour 15 minutes
Hungarian VIP dinner after the closing of the Fair Hall
Experience the flavours of Hungarian cuisine with your group in a special setting, where the atmosphere of old-time homes meets the unique atmosphere of the Fair Hall. Visit a single, pre-selected dinner menu, is an unforgettable experience that allows guests to enter the Great Market Hall when it is closed to everyone else.
What to know:
Recommended number of people:
Minimum number of participants: 20 - max. 60-80 (depending on the programme)
When can you use it?
Pre-arranged dinner evenings, weekday evenings
Duration of the programme:
19:00-22:00 (3 hours)
Let's make it even more special! The following additional programmes are possible:
- Live gypsy orchestra
- Brandy tasting
- Sausage Stuffing Team Building Programme
Sausage Stuffing Dinner at the Fakanal
Looking for a truly memorable dinner option for your groups abroad? A special, authentic programme of Hungarian traditions, the pig slaughter, will be recalled. You can be an active part of the programme, which is not only an experience as a cooking event, but also an introduction to the Hungarian way of life and community customs.
Guests can stuff their own spicy Hungarian sausages to their liking, which they then eat together. The programme can be combined with dinner, or can be offered as a stand-alone programme in both Hungarian and English.
This dinner is a special Hungarian programme that tourists will remember with pleasure! It's a real handmade gastronomic experience - with flavours, fun, Hungarian atmosphere!
Private dinner programme in the special building of the Market Hall
The Fakanál Restaurant offers a unique opportunity: after opening hours, we can host your foreign group in a private room when the Great Market Hall is quiet and you have the space to yourselves.
The restaurant, which recalls the atmosphere of Hungarian homes in the imposing building of the Great Market Hall, creates a unique atmosphere that reflects both the historical and cultural richness of Budapest. This authentic environment is particularly suitable for VIP guests, protocol events or exclusive group experiences.
Guests can not only enjoy excellent food, but also gain an insight into Hungary's rich gastronomic heritage. A unique and high quality dining experience with an incomparable atmosphere.
Pálinka blending - Hungaricum gastronomy programme
Explain the traditions and centuries-old history of Hungarian pálinka with your group. The word "pálinka" is known all over the world, everyone knows that it is a special Hungarian drink - but few people have tasted the fruit spirit itself. Take advantage of their curiosity and an expert master distiller can introduce them to this special world!
The programme is unique because during the evening, guests create a unique blend of brandies to suit their own tastes. They blend different aromas and flavours in a way that is perfect for them. At the end of the programme, they can take away their own brandy in a personalised bottle so that the programme is not just a photo memory.
The interactive experience will be rounded off with an authentic, home-style Hungarian dinner, guaranteed to be a memorable end to the evening.
Choose from our gastronomic programmes for your groups abroad!
Discover with your group the most beautiful fair hall in Europe, Hungarian hospitality, authentic Hungarian gastronomy and live gypsy music!
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