Máté Várhelyi

Sauska 48`s restaurant manager originally planned to become an architect; his student years were shaped by mathematics, chess, and sports. Along the way, however, he discovered a passion for hospitality. Summer shifts behind the bar in Pécs laid the foundation: this is where he realized how much he enjoys working with people, and how naturally he handles pressure and responsibility. He later earned a mixology certificate and a professional qualification, and he now aims to complete his studies in Business and Management at the University of Szeged.

His love for Baranya runs deep. Born in Szigetvár and now living in nearby Márok, he has never been drawn to the stress of big‑city life. His sense of balance comes from his family — his wife and two sons — and from the joy of working in the Villány wine region.

Books mean a great deal to him; his lifelong favourites include „Catch‑22” and „To Kill a Mockingbird”. In the contemporary Hungarian cuisine of Sauska 48, he especially appreciates the exciting Asian‑Caribbean touches. He enjoys pairing his favourite dishes with full‑bodied red wines, though recently our single‑vineyard Furmints have opened his eyes to the beauty of dry Tokaj wines as well.

Máté Várhelyi
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