Betty knows Budapest really well and often helps visitors with their plans. In her early twenties, she studied in Porto and volunteered with children in Coimbra. She fell in love with Bahian culture when she was employed at a cultural center in Salvador, Brazil. Her dream is to open a small restaurant in the city, serving Portuguese and Brazilian food.
Brigitte's passion is gastronomy; to preserve the traditional recipes and cooking methods passed down from her grandma and mother. Her favorite passtime is visiting farmers' markets and selecting the fresh ingredients. She is into art and history so she is also guiding tours around Budapest.
Paul was born Edinburgh, Scotland where he went to Chef School. He later worked in various hotels in Aberdeen and Shetland islands as well as in Royal Army. He has lived in Hungary since 2008, being now a resident Chef of Chefparade Cooking School. He has a brilliant talent for introducing Hungarian cuisine to the guests through his own experiences.
Bernadett studied tourism at University. After her studies she moved to Spain and lived there for several years. This has made her a positive and easy-going person. She enjoys teaching her three children about food and cooking. Her disconnecting hobbies are cycling and gardening. She also organizes and administers the tourist classes at Chefparade Cooking School.
Barbara is a passionate tour guide with over a decade of experience in the field. She has dedicated her career to sharing her enthusiasm for gastronomy and love for history. She holds a degree in International Relations, which has further enriched her perspective on global traditions and ways of life. She firmly believes that one of the most exciting and enjoyable ways to experience a culture is through its cuisine. In her free time, she enjoys baking and unwinding at thermal baths.
Sylvie graduated with a degree in tourism and hospitality. For 15 years, she worked as a travel organizer but In 2016, she started her own business, an online store for travelers. She brings the passion for cooking and baking from her grandmother and since that time Traditional Hungarian dishes have remained closest to her heart to this day.
