“Classic – Gentlemanly Mischief”
An evening where tradition and innovation meet.
The Gundel Ball program, menu, and further information.
6:00 p.m. – Reception begins for our dinner ticket guests at the entrance to Gundel Palace.
9:00 p.m. – Guests with walking tickets will be welcomed at the entrance to Gundel Palace from this time onwards.
The outdoor programs come to life the moment you arrive – a series of outdoor and indoor attractions await explorers, with a special experience in every corner of the Palace.
Our guests are greeted by a street musician playing the accordion, who completes their arrival filled with lights and surprises with a magical musical atmosphere.
Hosts: Anna Mikes and Gábor Gundel Takács
GROUND FLOOR: RESTAURANT AND CAFE PATISSERIE PROGRAMS
Stories woven from sounds – Gundel's pianists accompany the start of the evening with enchanting, gentle background music..
Lili Fehér, Tímea Arany, András Jász, and Imre Rakonczai will provide the musical accompaniment for the evening.
Lili Fehér – piano and vocals (9:30–10:30 p.m.)
Lili Fehér – Timi Arany – Andris Jász Show (10:30 p.m.–midnight)
Imre Rakonczai – piano and vocals (12:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.)
Casino in the Sissi Room (9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.)
You can try your luck at blackjack and American roulette tables.
The three-course buffet dinner will be available on the ground floor for a total of three hours during the evening, starting at 7:00 p.m., exclusively for guests with Gold and Silver tickets.
UPPER FLOOR: Ballroom – The heart of the evening
The Queen Elizabeth Ballroom on the first floor is the venue for the most special moment of the evening.
Opening dance – Introduction of first-time ball attendees
Students from the Budapest University of Economics, contest applicants, and wheelchair dancers from the Roll Dance Association will be the first to take to the dance floor.
Vegas Showband – live dance music (9:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.)
The ballroom atmosphere is set by the lively accompaniment of the dance night.
GUNDEL BORPINCE – MODERN RHYTHMS
DJ Vajant Tibor (9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.)
Those who want to continue the evening in the world of modern rhythms will find the liveliest venue of the ball in the cellar.
PRIVATE UPSTAIRS ROOMS AT THE GUNDEL BALL – VIP
An exclusive ball experience — just for you and your invited guests
(For VIP rooms, corporate guests, event organizers, and premium clients)
The private rooms allow groups of 16 or 30 guests to enjoy the evening at their own pace, in a private setting, with dedicated service—while being able to step out into the sparkling world of the Palace at any time.
Highlights in the Gundel universe
Unique decorations and creative photo spots await our guests.
Hologram of Károly Gundel
Where the past meets innovation – the legendary name comes to life with the help of 3D holograms and artificial intelligence.
Mirror Men & Mirror Women
Light-dancing, futuristic visual elements that bring the Palace's evening lights to life.
Firebirds – In the mood for fire
A spectacular, rhythmically composed fire show that fills the evening with a special energy.
Organ grinder time travel
Musician Zsolt Horváth enchants our guests with delightful musical moments reminiscent of times gone by.
Photo corners – Capture your glow!
Special decorations and galactic installations await you in the Gundel universe, where the most beautiful moments of the evening will become lasting memories.
Chocolate bar – Where ice and heat meet, a station where the interplay of textures and temperatures creates a unique dessert experience.
Cognac bar – The rhythm of history measured in sips, selected cognacs and distinctive aromas, in the spirit of classic elegance.
Champagne lounge – Sparkle enclosed in a glass, the finest bubbles meet with ballroom lightness and shine.
Touchable Outer Space – An interactive exhibition at the intersection of culture and science, a unique installation where our guests can "touch" the world of the cosmos and glimpse the secrets of the universe.
Calligrapher – Instead of the traditional dance program at the ball, Dezső Buzogány creates unique, artistic souvenirs for our guests – personalized calligraphy.
Observatory – if the sky is kind – our guests can gaze into the depths of the universe among the stars.
An experience where earthly elegance meets heavenly wonder.
Everyone is welcome at the Gundel Ball!
Wooden houses and Hütte atmosphere
Ball Hütte delicacies – a true gastronomic adventure on the ball night – mulled wine and the hut's specialties await our guests, in Gundel style.
Bavarian pretzel
Allergens: gluten, lactose, sesame seeds
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Bavarian cabbage with fried bacon in flatbread
Allergens: gluten, lactose, mustard, pork
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Vienna sausage with homemade mustard
Allergens: gluten, soybeans, celery, mustard
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Flatbread with homemade ham or ricotta and marinated tomatoes
Allergens: gluten, lactose, mustard, pork
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Kaiserschmarren with homemade apricot jam
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy
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During the event, the Hütte and the activities are available at different prices.
The detailed price list is available on site and at the designated information points.
These delicacies await our guests in the evening in the outdoor area of the Palace, where classic ball flavours meet the specialties of Gundel gastronomy.
TICKETS
GUNDEL DIAMOND TICKET
119,000 HUF/person
LOCATION: Andrássy Hall upstairs and the entire area of Gundel Palace
The elegant four-course dinner service is available from 7 p.m. on the upper floor, exclusively for guests with Diamond tickets.
4-course dinner menu
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Amuse bouche
Hungarian cottage cheese
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Appetizer
Smoked salmon blinis with caviar
Allergens: gluten, eggs, fish, dairy, mustard
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Soup
Mushroom consommé with mushroom-filled dumplings and pickled tomatoes
Allergens: gluten, eggs, celery
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Main Course
Venison loin with cumin flavoured fried sauerkraut, dödölle, and bacon jus
Allergens: gluten, celery, sulfur dioxide
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Dessert
Valrhona chocolate variations with fruity chocolate
Allergens: –
4-course vegetarian dinner menu
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Amuse bouche
Hungarian cottage cheese
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Appetizer
Goat cheese pudding with beetroot and rye bread crisps
Allergens: gluten, lactose
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Soup
Mushroom consommé with mushroom-filled dumplings and pickled tomatoes
Allergens: gluten, eggs, celery
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Main Course
Vegetable Wellington with mushroom jus
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy, nuts
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Dessert
Valrhona chocolate variations with fruity chocolate
Allergens: –
GUNDEL GOLDEN TICKET
89,000 HUF/person
LOCATION: Ground floor gallery area of Gundel Restaurant and the entire area of Gundel Palace
The three-course buffet dinner will be available on the ground floor for three hours during the evening, starting at 7:00 p.m.,
exclusively for guests with Gold tickets.
3-course buffet dinner menu with a selection of dishes
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Appetizer
Venison pâté pastry
Allergens: gluten, eggs, lactose, nuts, celery, sulfur dioxide
Beetroot salad with goat cheese and walnuts
Allergens: lactose, nuts
Poulet galantine with truffles and porcini mushrooms
Allergens: eggs, lactose, carbon dioxide
Gundel's tasting platter of the house specialties
Allergens: –
Waldorf salad with quinoa and pomegranate
Allergens: –
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Soup
Fried cabbage soup made from Szárszeg cabbage, served with anchovy toast
Allergens: gluten, fish, lactose
Pheasant consommé with liver dumplings and green herbs
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy, celery
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Main Course
Grilled fish fillet with dill potatoes and lobster sauce
Allergens: crustaceans, fish, lactose
Vegetable Wellington with mushroom jus
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy, nuts
Duck breast with marinated cherry sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts with potato dumplings
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy
Mangalica pork with Bakonyi dill and cottage cheese dumplings
Allergens: gluten, eggs, lactose, celery, sulfur dioxide, pork
Caramelized celery with spring onion yogurt and roasted spiced walnuts
Allergens: nuts, celery
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Dessert
"Eszterházy" cake
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, nuts
Gundel pancakes
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, nuts
Somló sponge cake
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, nuts
Pistachio cake with raspberries
Allergens: eggs, lactose, nuts
Hungarian cream puffs with caramelized white chocolate, tonka beans, and Tokaji Aszú raisins
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, lactose, nuts, sulfur dioxide
GUNDEL SILVER TICKET
69,000 HUF/person
LOCATION: Gundel Restaurant and the entire Gundel Palace
The three-course buffet dinner will be available on the ground floor for a total of three hours during the evening, starting at 7:00 p.m.,
exclusively for guests with Silver tickets.
3-course buffet dinner menu with a selection of dishes
***
Appetizer
Venison pâté pastry
Allergens: gluten, eggs, lactose, nuts, celery, sulfur dioxide
Beetroot salad with goat cheese and walnuts
Allergens: lactose, nuts
Poulet galantine with truffles and porcini mushrooms
Allergens: eggs, lactose, carbon dioxide
Gundel's tasting platter of the house specialties
Allergens: –
Waldorf salad with quinoa and pomegranate
Allergens: –
***
Soup
Fried cabbage soup made from Szárszeg cabbage, served with anchovy toast
Allergens: gluten, fish, lactose
Pheasant consommé with liver dumplings and green herbs
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy, celery
***
Main Course
Grilled fish fillet with dill potatoes and lobster sauce
Allergens: crustaceans, fish, lactose
Vegetable Wellington with mushroom jus
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy, nuts
Duck breast with marinated cherry sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts with potato dumplings
Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy
Mangalica pork with Bakonyi dill and cottage cheese dumplings
Allergens: gluten, eggs, lactose, celery, sulfur dioxide, pork
Caramelized celery with spring onion yogurt and roasted spiced walnuts
Allergens: nuts, celery
***
Dessert
"Eszterházy" cake
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, nuts
Gundel pancakes
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, nuts
Somló sponge cake
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, nuts
Pistachio cake with raspberries
Allergens: eggs, lactose, nuts
Hungarian cream puffs with caramelized white chocolate, tonka beans, and Tokaji Aszú raisins
Allergens: gluten, eggs, peanuts, lactose, nuts, sulfur dioxide
GUNDEL WALKING TICKET
49,000 HUF/person
LOCATION: Gundel Palace and its entire area
The Gundel Ball will be one of the most memorable moments of the Palace – an evening where tradition, innovation, and Gundel's gastronomy of today merge into an unparalleled experience.
Be part of this special celebration.
Reserve your place at the Gundel Ball now and experience one of the most magical evenings of the year!
