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VITÉZ KÜRTŐS - WHERE WE WERE/ARE THE FIRST

The triumphant journey of a Hungarikum, and our milestones

Here are our most important milestones and successes - as we see them - achievements that take continuous improvement, respect for tradition, and the courage to introduce innovation.

We love being first in our field, and we're never satisfied with just good enough, because our goal is to write the Vitéz Kürtős brand into history, to run a lastingly excellent business that keeps the tradition of authentic Transylvanian chimney-cake making alive for generations.

We don't just sell chimney cake. We give people an experience, aromas, and memories. That's why we were the first to open a permanent chimney-cake store, why we're the only ones making gluten- and dairy-free chimney cake, why we were the first to launch chimney-cake home delivery in Budapest, why we created the first chimney-cake patisserie, why we're behind organizing the Chimney Cake Festivals - and we still have much more in store for the future!

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OUR MOST IMPORTANT MILESTONES (horizontal test)

A few highlighted milestones from the history of Vitéz Kürtős.

2003

Company founded

2008

Vitéz Kuckó store opens at the Zoo

2012

Gluten- and dairy-free chimney cake

2013

Chimney Cake Festival and the Bake'n'Roll mini chimney-cake grill

2015

Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market

2016

Beech Charcoal brand launched

2018

Édes Mackó chimney-cake patisserie

2021

Vitéz Kürtős Tihany

2023

KÜRTŐSBON

2026

Official KitKat collaboration

For us, real success means staying true to our roots alongside our growth. We're proud that, while we're present at nearly a hundred events a year and in several permanent stores, we also care for our environment, support the arts, and continuously help children and institutions in need.

Over the past twenty-three years, we have been - and continue to be - a regular participant in the country's largest events, gastronomic festivals, and artisan fairs.

WHAT WE'RE PROUD OF

Our awards and recognitions over the years.

2006

Vitéz Kürtős brand launched

2014

Hungarian Book of Records - record for baking the most chimney cakes at once

2015

Chimney cake became a Hungarikum

2016

Beech Charcoal brand

2017

Hungarian Product Grand Prize

2018

Value and Quality Grand Prize

2022

Website of the Year special award

2023

Design Management Award - special prize

MAJOR NATIONAL FESTIVALS

  • Szeged Majális - Erzsébet Liget Promenade (2003–2019)
  • Gizella Day Fair - Veszprém (2005–2017)
  • Budaörs Day - Budaörs Festivities - Budaörs (2005–2019)
  • Water-Music-Flower Festival - Tata (2005–2006, 2013–2016)
  • Budafok Wine Festival - Budafok (2005–2006, 2009–2019)
  • Váci Világi Vigalom (Vác Secular Festival) - Vác (2006–2019)
  • Red Wine Festival - Villány (2006–2014)
  • Tapolca Festive Days and Wine Festival - Tapolca (2006–2019)
  • Pécsvárad Maidens' Fair - Pécsvárad (2006–2019)
  • International Small-Batch Pálinka Festival - Gyula (2007–2017)
  • Szentendre Day and Night - Dumtsa Promenade (2010–2019)
  • Jazz, Rosé, Riesling Festival - Veszprém (2011–2026)
  • Sweet Days - Győr, Budapest, Székesfehérvár (2011–2026)
  • Sziget Festival - Budapest (2012–2022)
  • National Gallop - Budapest (2014–2019)
  • F1 Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring (2014–2015)
  • Mohács Busó Festivities (Busójárás) - Mohács (2017–2026)

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

  • Paleo Festival - Nyon, Switzerland (2006)
  • Blick auf Europa - Geilenkirchen, Germany (2008)
  • Chimney Cake Festival - self-organized (2013–2016)
  • Hamburg Port Festival - Hamburg, Germany (2016)
  • Düsseldorf Hungarian Days - Germany (2016–2019)
  • Fridge Festival Obertauern - Austria (2016)
  • Frankfurt Hungarian Days - Frankfurt, Germany (2017)
  • Góbéfest - Manchester, United Kingdom (2018)

CUSTOM ORDERS

  • Corvina Party Service Kft. (2010–2026)
  • Vitafort Zrt. (2015–2026)
  • American School Day - Nagykovácsi (2016–2019)
  • National Meteorological Service (2016–2026)
  • Dreher Breweries Zrt. (2016–2025)
  • Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest (2017–2026)
  • Esma Zrt. (2018–2026)
  • Partner in Pet Food Hungária Kft. (2020–2026)
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