1. Fab news to share about our biggest social event of the year:
Bonfire Night Celebration: Xpat Party for Charity this Saturday 2 November
* There’ll now be a special dance show, along with the virtual bonfire + fireworks, live music + games.
New fabulous prizes have just been donated including unique gifts, travel + fine dining experiences.
2. You can still get one of the final tickets to ‘Feel Good + Do Good’ via this link - all in good company:
* Guests from around the world will attend in Marriott's Grand Ballroom with magnificent views + terrace.
While enjoying free-flowing refreshments, we'll all be supporting local charities like Red Cross + UNICEF.
* Thanks to everyone involved, all's set for another exceptional evening of community fun & fundraising
- once you've got your ticket there's no pressure to spend extra, as it’s an 'All You Can Eat + Drink' affair.
* If you’ve booked your place already then rest assured that the line up this year is the best it’s ever been!
E.g. we’re grateful Samsung is now on board again, to present the event’s popular photo booth attraction.
3. As always you can see Events for Xpats these days on XpatLoop.com in the handy Calendar feature.
Plus in the loop you can find the latest Movies and Specials, plus fresh News, Information & Inspiration!
We hope you like the party info below & that you can come to this highlight in the expat social calendar.
Kindest regards,
Team XpatLoop
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Entertainment Includes
* Live Pop Tunes in the Welcome Room by Fruzsi
+ DJ Tony will get the Ballrrom rocking!
* Retro & Latin Dance Show by Eleven Dance Group.
* Virtual Bonfire & Fireworks display by Special Effects.
+ Bonfire Night Rhyme performance by MC 'Guy Fawkes'.
* Mega party group Just Show Band will play live music during dinner time
+ Later this globetrotting band will get guests dancing to party classics.
* You can try a 'Wine Mafia Game' offered by Bortodoor City.
+ Blind taste fine wines for a chance to win fun prizes.
* You can Play Roulette + Blackjack for fun (not money)
+ Win small gifts from Las Vegas Casino.
* Special performance of Florence & The Machine's Dog Days by Valerie Divine.
International Buffet Includes
1. Modern, Mediterranean & Magyar Cuisine by AGOS Fine Dining - Kimpton BEM Budapest
2. Authentic Italian treats by Trattoria Toscana
2. Fine Lebanese cuisine fresh from the grill by ARZ Restaurant
4. Zing Street Burger & Coleslaw salad by Zing
5. Freshly Grilled Halloumi Style Cheese variations from Hajdúsajt
6. Premium Japanese Maki Varieties from Sushi Sei Restaurant
7. Lamb with rice topped with fried nuts, plus Hummus, Muhammara and Baba Ghannouj by Leila’s Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
8. Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian Vegetarian Dish: Daal Maharani - black lentils, Pilau Rice with vegetables by Indigo Restaurant
9. Authentic premium flavors of Morocco by Majorelle
10. Favourites from Thailand including Pad Thai & Thai Fried Rice with Vegetables by Im-Oon Restaurant
11. Chinese Delights by Wan Hao
12. Ceasar Salad, Spicy Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Chickpea Salad, Black Lentils Salad, Chicken Tortilla with Chili & Lime,
+ Sausage Rolls + more from Tesco
Sweet Treats
1. Special Birthday Cake and Tiramisu Selection: Classic, Pistachio, Raspberry, Strawberry-limoncello, Matcha latte, Sugar-free varieties by Cloud9 Desserts
2. Original Gundel Pancakes from Gundel Café, Patisserie & Restaurant
3. Doughnuts filled with Apricot Jam, Peacan Nut and Maple Syrup Pastries from Tesco
Free-Flowing Drinks
1. Sparkling Welcome Drink by Bortodoor
2. Finest Prosecco by Tesco on all Gala Tables
3. Draft Craft Beer + 'Jell-O Shots' from Ruin Brew
4. Single-Malt Whisky Tasting by GoodSpirit Bar / WhiskyNet
- presented by Dez O'Connell, Bar & Spirits Consultant
5. Top bottled IPA's + draft Brew Your Mind from Beer People
Soft Options
1. Mulled grape juice + grape juice from Heiszler Etyek
2. Selection of Coca-Cola Soft Drink Products
3. Premium Coffee from DeLonghi
4. Mineral Water by NaturAqua
5. Vitamin Water by Viwa
Fine Wine Selection
* Poured personally by the friendly wine-makes at Hilltop from Neszmély, Koch Winery from Hajós-Bajai & Villány, Tamás Dúzsi Winery from Szekszárd, Tóthborbirtok from Pannonhalma, Pajzos Winery from Tokaj, Polgár Family Winery from Villány, Szeremley Wine House from Badacsony.
* Each winemaker will bring several varieties for you to taste, so in total there are over 20 wines available to enjoy.
Party Snacks
* British Style M&S Snacks from Kifli.hu
* Luxury Local Pogácsa Varieties by A Házipék: Savoury Scones with Gouda Cheese,
Truffle, plus Savoury Pastry Rolls with Cheese, Cabbage, Mangalica Ham, Truffle.
Dress Code
* Smart Casual - Guests are invited to dress up for the occasion if they wish... * As guests arrive there'll be a Red Carpet Photo Wall to receive a complementary printed picture courtesy of Party Booth showing how glamourous you look at the start of the event.
Event Sponsors
Platinum:It could be you!*
Gold: Britannica International School, Budapest
Silver: British International School Budapest
Bronze: It could be you!*
Amazing Venue: Budapest Marriott Hotel
Awesome Audiovisuals: Special Effects International
* Please consider sponsoring this event - there are various packages to suit different sizes of company and budgets.
Get great PR for your company within an exclusive setting at this popular social networking event for expats and high-level locals.
Click here to arrange a discussion about which sponsorship package suits you.
Welcome Gift
* Free Membership for 1 month to Kifli.hu Premium Service
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YOU CAN NOW RESERVE YOUR TICKET(S) ONLINE VIA THIS LINK
1. Gala Table Ticket: HUF 25,000 per person
Price Includes Simple Pay Booking Fee & All Related Taxes.
2. On The Spot Gala Table Tickets: HUF 35,000 per person
Limited number of places available, payable upon arrival
- Click here to enquire in advance via email.
3. VIP Philanthropist Ticket: HUF 50,000 per person
Limited number available on a VIP Gala Table by the stage.
Price Includes Simple Pay Booking Fee & All Related Taxes.
Limited number of places available at this popular event -
it's best to reserve your ticket(s) now to avoid missing out.
MC’s + Charity Fundraising
* Henry Scullion will guide proceedings all evening with TV star Zsuzsa Demcsák. * The dynamic duo will host a Live Auction, a Business Card Prize Draw, and announce the winners of a Silent Auction. All funds raised on the evening go to support local charities helping Hungarian children, see below for more.
Featured Charities Include
Autistic Art Foundation (Autistic Art Alapítvány), Magyar Vöröskereszt - Hungarian Red Cross, UNICEF Hungary.
Timing Summary
6-6.30pm Registration, 6-7pm Welcome Reception, 6.45pm Ballroom Opens, 7.15pm Welcome Address, 7.30-8.30pm Buffet with Live Music, 8.30-9pm Auction, 9-10pm Live Music & Dancing, 10pm Silent Auction Results + Prize Draw, 10.30pm Drag Show followed by Farewell Live Music, Carriages at 11pm.
Important Notes
* As photos and video will be taken at this community event, all participating guests consent to such images being taken and published by the organisers & partners for reference purposes.
* The organisers reserve the right to change the program timing and content if necessary.
Guests are liable for any damage they may accidentally or otherwise cause at the event.
Tickets are not transferable and refunds are not possible for this charity event.
Event Supporters
British Embassy, BBJ, Emőke Lőrinc, flowerMe, Funcode,hu, Milán Kelecsényi, Simple Pay, Prohuman, S3 Europe.
Key Details
* Age: 18+
* Location: Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, 1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 4.
*Remember to bring your business cards for the prize draw and for great networking!
Feedback from Xpat Charity Party in 2023
"What an utter pleasure to participate in the 2023 edition of the annual Xpat Charity Event. The team at XpatLoop certainly know how to put together a good crowd and a good show!
Once again this festive evening was a great networking opportunity, during which I met some interesting people from the private and public sectors alike.
Absolutely wonderful to know that the proceeds of the evening are to benefit some excellent organisations working for the greater good, Keep up the good work, I am truly happy to be part of the XpatLoop community!”
- Désirée Bonis, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Hungary.
Event Theme
The virtual bonfire & fireworks display film at this event are in keeping with the British tradition of Bonfire Night, AKA Guy Fawkes Night, which is held annually in the UK to mark the anniversary of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605.
