The European football championship is about to take place. Postponed from last summer to this year because of the coronavirus epidemic, the European Championship is scheduled to take place from 11 June to 11 July in 12 major European cities, including Budapest.
The good news for Hungarian restaurateurs is that, under certain conditions, the public screening of the event is free of charge. Many establishments are preparing for the European Championships and will be offering special food and drink specials and special offers for those who want to cheer on the fans.
But what are these conditions?
If there is no commercial activity associated with the catering outlet or if it is a working sports bar that broadcasts sporting events on a daily basis and does not introduce any other activity during the football tournament (e.g. periodic area increase, admission fee, compulsory minimum consumption, sponsorship, etc.), the screening is free of charge.
In order to mitigate the economic impact of the Crown Virus outbreak, screening is free of charge even if an operational catering establishment with a capacity of 300 or less wishes to screen. However, the ban on other activities related to the event will still apply.
The public screening is subject to pre-registration, which can be done by sending an e-mail to kivetites@mtva.hu. MTVA will also be able to provide information on any other questions or comments regarding the screenings at this address. If the conditions for free admission are fulfilled, the catering establishment will receive an exemption licence after pre-registration.
According to information published in the Hungarian Gazette, foreign fans attending matches are protected persons if they show their match tickets in a restaurant or hotel, which also has a positive impact on tourism and hospitality.
After this useful information, let's take a look at the culinary world of cheerleading, whether you want to relax and spend time in public or just at home.
As true fans know, there is a serious physiology involved, with serious preparation and it doesn't just involve donning a team jersey or face painting, there is also the element of preparation. Preferably plenty of it and have it to hand... Who likes to run around? Sure, exactly, you score a goal if you move your feet a minute.
Easy-to-eat, typically salty things are the order of the day. British scientists have found that before matches, convenience stores sell much more salty and liquid bread!
What are the most popular snacks, snacks and drinks for a good match, besides a duck fat board with purple onions and lager beer?
The perennial top list favourite, the chicken wing, whether it's sticky, fried or spicy. Many people associate it with a joint home drumming barbecueand BBQs to add to the atmosphere. Speaking of barbecue and BBQ: we can't leave without mentioning the delicious, spicy grilled sausagesok, hamburgere and hot dogcause. They are endlessly versatile, customisable delicacies that can be prepared relatively quickly and are great with any fresh seasonal salad.
You can also make a steak, it's ready in minutes. If you want to run a marathon, BBQ is also a great way to prepare a pork or beef from really good choice.
Spicy meatballs, classic fish & chips, fish sticks- these are also eaten with great pleasure by children. We cannot leave out the chickene nuggetsand the onion rings nor, in fact, the fried thingsat, so unblock, we Hungarians are fans of them, even when we are fans!
Sauces and dips have also become indispensable. A spicy salsa or a nice mild cheddar dip, a tartare, flavoured BBQ sauces are all great accompaniments.
Of course, it is also worth considering healthier options. Dips can also be used to jazz up raw vegetables. Fresh fruit is cooling in the summer heat, whether it's a melon slice or grapefruit. Alcohol and fizzy drinks can be replaced with refreshing citrus lemonade. If snacks are too spicy and salty, you can replace them with oil seeds and dried fruit.
Whereas once you could only think of crisps, baked potatoes or popcorn, today you can conjure up a myriad of creative dishes to watch a match.
