The Flavors of Ecuador Capture the Attention of Hungarians

The event hall of the new W Hotel in Budapest served as the backdrop for the celebration of the latest edition of the prestigious business dinner, “Flavors of Ecuador: Journey to the Middle of the World”, hosted by the Embassy of Ecuador in Hungary and PROECUADOR.

The event took place on Thursday, November 23, and once again featured the presence of international chef Miguel Xavier Monar, Ambassador of Ecuador’s export products to the world. Monar and his team traveled from Madrid to delight 80 special guests with a 7-course menu that was a true journey to ancestral Ecuador, with kitchens burning for long hours and intense flavors that captivated the emotions of the diners.

The “Flavors of Ecuador: Journey to the Middle of the World” dinner is part of an initiative by the Embassy of Ecuador in Hungary, in collaboration with PROECUADOR, aiming to showcase the quality and benefits of Ecuador’s export products. Shrimp, bananas, and Ecuadorian roses took center stage for the night.

Among the guests were significant entrepreneurs and investors, diplomatic authorities from different countries, members of the press, and some food critics, including the renowned Pierre Vajda, who shared his kind opinion about the flavorful journey he enjoyed during the gala. Cesar Rohon, PROECUADOR’s representative, addressed the audience, letting them know that Ecuador has the infrastructure and potential to export quality products. Ecuador remains the world’s leading exporter of bananas, the second-largest producer of premium canned tuna, as well as cocoa, and other products that are already available on Hungarian shelves.