K\u00e1roly Gerendai<\/h3>\n\t\tFounder<\/strong><\/p>\nK\u00e1roly Gerendai is one of the most recognized and influential figures in Hungary\u2019s gastronomy, events and entertainment industries. Throughout his career spanning several decades, he has played a key role in the creation and development of some of Hungary\u2019s most iconic brands and projects, including Sziget Festival, Budapest Park and Costes Group.<\/p>\n
His entrepreneurial vision, innovative mindset and commitment to quality have had a significant impact on the evolution of Hungary\u2019s event and culinary landscape. As the founder of Costes, he was behind the creation of Hungary\u2019s first Michelin-starred restaurant, setting a new benchmark for the country\u2019s hospitality industry.<\/p>\n
His decades of experience and vision continue to shape the philosophy of Costes Events & Catering: creating memorable gastronomic and event experiences where creativity, professionalism and uncompromising quality come together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\tKornel Toth-Harsanyi<\/h3>\n\t\tManaging Partner \/ CEO<\/strong><\/p>\nKorn\u00e9l brings more than two decades of international leadership experience across the hospitality and hotel industries. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with globally recognized companies including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Hard Rock International Hotels & Casinos, and AIC Hotel Group.<\/p>\n
His career has included leading F&B operations and development across hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants, and cruise ships, with responsibility for serving tens of thousands of guests and overseeing the production of up to 30,000\u201340,000 meals per day. In addition to his senior F&B leadership roles, Korn\u00e9l has also served as a Hotel General Manager, giving him a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations, from culinary and service excellence to commercial strategy and overall business management.<\/p>\n
For the past three years, Korn\u00e9l served as CEO of Costes Group, leading the Group\u2019s growth and development from three restaurants into a diversified portfolio of more than a dozen hospitality venues and concepts. Today, he leads the strategic development and growth of Costes Events & Catering.<\/p>\n
His experience spans large-scale events, concerts and festivals, as well as high-volume catering and street food concepts, through to fine dining and Michelin-starred gastronomy. Korn\u00e9l brings this broad international and local expertise to Costes Events & Catering with one clear objective: to deliver exceptional events, professional execution, and uncompromising guest experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\tD\u00e1niel Konr\u00e1d<\/h3>\n\t\tHead Chef<\/strong><\/p>\nHis culinary career began in Szeksz\u00e1rd before taking him to Budapest, where he joined the team at Costes Downtown and was introduced to the world of high-end gastronomy. Throughout his career, he gained experience at some of Hungary\u2019s most renowned restaurants, including the two-Michelin-starred Onyx.<\/p>\n
He later became Head Chef at D\u00e9ryn\u00e9 Bistro, where he further developed his leadership experience and culinary identity, before returning to Costes Downtown as Head Chef \u2014 bringing his career back to the restaurant where his journey into high-end gastronomy had begun.<\/p>\n
Alongside his restaurant career, he has been involved in numerous festivals, galas and large-scale events, and for the past three years has led the backstage hospitality operation at the Sziget Festival Main Stage. As Chef of Costes Events & Catering, his goal is to combine the expertise and standards developed throughout his career with the versatility of event gastronomy \u2014 from creative street food to Michelin-level culinary experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\tViktor Al Hajjar<\/h3>\n\t\tOperations Manager<\/strong><\/p>\nViktor brings extensive professional experience across the restaurant, catering and events industries. Throughout his career, he has worked his way through every level of hospitality operations, progressing into senior management roles and gaining valuable experience with some of Budapest\u2019s most recognized hospitality and catering companies, including KIOSK Budapest.<\/p>\n
This hands-on background has given him a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations, from day-to-day execution to the management and delivery of complex events.<\/p>\n
As Head of Operations at Costes Events & Catering, Viktor is responsible for ensuring that every event is delivered with precision, professionalism and the high standards expected of Costes \u2014 from initial planning through to flawless execution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\tMarietta Baga<\/h3>\n\t\tSales Manager<\/strong><\/p>\nMarietta brings several years of experience in premium hospitality and events. She spent several years within the Costes Group, where, as Banquet Manager, she was responsible for the end-to-end execution of events. She also gained valuable professional experience as part of the Virtu team. Today, as Sales Manager at Costes Events & Catering, she brings this comprehensive operational expertise to every client relationship. She not only understands each client\u2019s vision and expectations, but also knows exactly what it takes to bring them to life. From planning and proposals through to on-site execution, Marietta approaches every event with a 360-degree perspective, ensuring that every detail comes together seamlessly, professionally and to the highest standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n
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If you would like to join the Costes Events & Catering team, send us a short introduction along with your CV.<\/p>\n
Founder<\/strong><\/p>\n K\u00e1roly Gerendai is one of the most recognized and influential figures in Hungary\u2019s gastronomy, events and entertainment industries. Throughout his career spanning several decades, he has played a key role in the creation and development of some of Hungary\u2019s most iconic brands and projects, including Sziget Festival, Budapest Park and Costes Group.<\/p>\n His entrepreneurial vision, innovative mindset and commitment to quality have had a significant impact on the evolution of Hungary\u2019s event and culinary landscape. As the founder of Costes, he was behind the creation of Hungary\u2019s first Michelin-starred restaurant, setting a new benchmark for the country\u2019s hospitality industry.<\/p>\n His decades of experience and vision continue to shape the philosophy of Costes Events & Catering: creating memorable gastronomic and event experiences where creativity, professionalism and uncompromising quality come together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n Managing Partner \/ CEO<\/strong><\/p>\n Korn\u00e9l brings more than two decades of international leadership experience across the hospitality and hotel industries. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with globally recognized companies including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Hard Rock International Hotels & Casinos, and AIC Hotel Group.<\/p>\n His career has included leading F&B operations and development across hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants, and cruise ships, with responsibility for serving tens of thousands of guests and overseeing the production of up to 30,000\u201340,000 meals per day. In addition to his senior F&B leadership roles, Korn\u00e9l has also served as a Hotel General Manager, giving him a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations, from culinary and service excellence to commercial strategy and overall business management.<\/p>\n For the past three years, Korn\u00e9l served as CEO of Costes Group, leading the Group\u2019s growth and development from three restaurants into a diversified portfolio of more than a dozen hospitality venues and concepts. Today, he leads the strategic development and growth of Costes Events & Catering.<\/p>\n His experience spans large-scale events, concerts and festivals, as well as high-volume catering and street food concepts, through to fine dining and Michelin-starred gastronomy. Korn\u00e9l brings this broad international and local expertise to Costes Events & Catering with one clear objective: to deliver exceptional events, professional execution, and uncompromising guest experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n Head Chef<\/strong><\/p>\n His culinary career began in Szeksz\u00e1rd before taking him to Budapest, where he joined the team at Costes Downtown and was introduced to the world of high-end gastronomy. Throughout his career, he gained experience at some of Hungary\u2019s most renowned restaurants, including the two-Michelin-starred Onyx.<\/p>\n He later became Head Chef at D\u00e9ryn\u00e9 Bistro, where he further developed his leadership experience and culinary identity, before returning to Costes Downtown as Head Chef \u2014 bringing his career back to the restaurant where his journey into high-end gastronomy had begun.<\/p>\n Alongside his restaurant career, he has been involved in numerous festivals, galas and large-scale events, and for the past three years has led the backstage hospitality operation at the Sziget Festival Main Stage. As Chef of Costes Events & Catering, his goal is to combine the expertise and standards developed throughout his career with the versatility of event gastronomy \u2014 from creative street food to Michelin-level culinary experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n Operations Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Viktor brings extensive professional experience across the restaurant, catering and events industries. Throughout his career, he has worked his way through every level of hospitality operations, progressing into senior management roles and gaining valuable experience with some of Budapest\u2019s most recognized hospitality and catering companies, including KIOSK Budapest.<\/p>\n This hands-on background has given him a comprehensive understanding of hospitality operations, from day-to-day execution to the management and delivery of complex events.<\/p>\n As Head of Operations at Costes Events & Catering, Viktor is responsible for ensuring that every event is delivered with precision, professionalism and the high standards expected of Costes \u2014 from initial planning through to flawless execution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n Sales Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Marietta brings several years of experience in premium hospitality and events. She spent several years within the Costes Group, where, as Banquet Manager, she was responsible for the end-to-end execution of events. She also gained valuable professional experience as part of the Virtu team. Today, as Sales Manager at Costes Events & Catering, she brings this comprehensive operational expertise to every client relationship. She not only understands each client\u2019s vision and expectations, but also knows exactly what it takes to bring them to life. From planning and proposals through to on-site execution, Marietta approaches every event with a 360-degree perspective, ensuring that every detail comes together seamlessly, professionally and to the highest standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n If you would like to join the Costes Events & Catering team, send us a short introduction along with your CV.<\/p>\nKornel Toth-Harsanyi<\/h3>\n\t\t
D\u00e1niel Konr\u00e1d<\/h3>\n\t\t
Viktor Al Hajjar<\/h3>\n\t\t
Marietta Baga<\/h3>\n\t\t
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