Sustainable catering in Hungary: pioneers of the year 2024

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 07. 15. 11:44

In Hungary, sustainability is one of today’s most important challenges, especially in the restaurant and hotel sector, where a significant amount of environmentally polluting waste is generated every year. The example of the Natura Hill Zebegény restaurant shows that environmentally conscious operation is possible: 90% of the fruits and vegetables from their own organic production are used, their entire range of non-alcoholic beverages is made from their own ingredients, and their kitchen is waste-free. They also reuse their seasonal surpluses.

In light of these positive examples, the Dining Guide restaurant guide has launched a new initiative that rewards sustainably operating restaurants. The purpose of the sustainability list and the Sustainable Restaurant of the Year award is to promote the spread of environmentally conscious practices in the Hungarian hospitality industry. The statistics are worrying: 49 million liters of environmentally harmful chemical products are used every year, and 2.9 million kg of plastic packaging material ends up in landfills.

Dining Guide has chosen Bibo The Eco Lifestyle as a professional partner, led by András Juhász, who provides free advice for sustainable operations. Cooperation between restaurants and education play a prominent role, since environmentally conscious changes can only be implemented effectively in this way.

The TOP 10+1 Sustainable Restaurants in Hungary
Natura Hill Zebegény – He provides his fruit and vegetable consumption entirely from his own resources.
Graefl Major Kétútköz – Committed to local ingredients and traditional methods.
ISZKOR Mályinka – led by Ádám Pohner, Young Chef of the Year 2024.
Lokal47 Restaurant – Uses modern techniques in the name of sustainability.
Alchemist Culinary Workshop – Innovation and creativity in the kitchen.
Pajta – Rustic restaurant that works with local producers.
SALT Budapest – Excellent food quality and environmentally friendly operation.
Villa Kabala – Supports sustainable gastronomy in an elegant environment.
Long Plate – Modern environmentally conscious versions of traditional recipes.
Onyx Workshop – Innovative Kitchen of the Year 2024.
TATI Farm to Table – Farm to table concept, with local and fresh ingredients.

These restaurants not only offer excellent food, but also set an example in terms of environmental responsibility. For those committed to sustainable hospitality, these places are an excellent choice if you want to eat consciously.