'Harvest Festival' Xpat Networking @ Sofitel, 15 September

100+ Xpats, including many high-level members of international community, came together to socialise at XpatLoop's latest networking event, this time at Sofitel's wonderful Chain Bridge hotel.

As the snapshots below show, a friendly group of expats and cosmopolitan locals enjoyed the lovely nibbles served at the start, followed by unlimited tastes of quality domestic a international wine.

Executive Chef and F&B Director at the hotel, Deff Haupt, arranged a delcious selection of finger food, including salmon tartar, quality cold cuts, luxury cheeses, artisan breads, plus mini deserts.

Jean Bowcott, General Manager at Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, made a warm welcome to everyone as the sun went down and the evening got into full swing.

The top wines on show were from Grand Tokaj, LPS, Thummerer, Vesztergombi, Vylyan, plus some Italian prosecco and other sparkling surprises, all thanks to Veritas Wine Merchants.

Hostesses from ProHuman arranged the registration process smoothly, and chilled tunes by Mr T created a cool vibe, while the terrace heaters kept guests nice and warm all night.

'Wine casino games' from TasteandPlay.com provided relevant 'edutainment', and guests departed from this Harvest Festival themed social networking event feeling happy they attended.

Photos thanks to Russell Skidmore, Marcus Schirrmacher, and Miklós Matits.