At TATI, summer is about more than sunshine, exceptional food and refreshing drinks. It’s a celebration of nature’s finest seasonal ingredients. Our summer menu is built around our farm-to-table philosophy, seasonality and freshness, bringing the very best of the season to every plate.

To take you behind the scenes and reveal how this year’s summer dishes came to life, we sat down with our Head Chef, Gábor Soóky, to learn what inspired the menu and the stories behind it.

An Exclusive Interview with Gábor Soóky, Head Chef of TATI

WHAT INSPIRED THE NEW SUMMER MENU?  

“Like every new menu, this one was inspired by the season’s finest ingredients. I always build the concept around what’s at its best. Summer makes that especially exciting because we have access to such an incredible variety of fresh vegetables and fruits.”

WHICH INGREDIENTS DEFINE THIS YEAR’S SUMMER MENU?

“Typical summer ingredients take centre stage, including heirloom tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, green beans and raspberries.”

HOW DOES SEASONALITY INFLUENCE THE MENU? 

„“Seasonality is the foundation of every menu we create. From the first day the menu is served until the last, I need to know that every ingredient will be available at its very best. If an ingredient has a shorter season, we preserve it using different techniques so we can continue showcasing it throughout the menu.”

WAS THERE AN INGREDIENT YOU PARTICULARLY WANTED TO BUILD A DISH AROUND? 

“Sweet corn is one of summer’s most iconic ingredients. The moment you mention corn, people instantly think of warm beach days and carefree summer memories. That’s why we created a vegan corn dish where this nostalgic ingredient appears in several different forms and textures.”

WHICH NEW DISH IS YOUR PERSONAL FAVOURITE, AND WHY?

“At the moment, my favourite dish from the new menu is the vegan stuffed pepper. We’ve reimagined a dish that has appeared on previous menus, making it even lighter with a refreshing chilled tomato water. It’s light, summery and refreshing, yet still wonderfully satisfying.”  

WHAT ROLE DO INGREDIENTS FROM TATI’S OWN FARM AND LOCAL PRODUCERS PLAY?

“Our family farm and our local producers are truly the heart and soul of TATI. Without them, the restaurant simply couldn’t exist in the way it does today.”

HOW DOES THIS MENU DIFFER FROM LAST SEASON’S?

“We’ve introduced much more freshness and acidity into the dishes, and we’ve also paid close attention to serving temperatures to suit the summer heat. Some elements are served refreshingly cold, while others are intentionally served slightly warm for guests who don’t feel like eating hot dishes during the hottest days.” 

WHAT DO YOU HOPE GUESTS TAKE AWAY FROM THIS MENU?

“With every menu, my goal is the same: I want our guests to leave with a smile and look forward to returning. Whether it’s for another spoonful of our cottage cheese dumplings, a glass of one of our carefully selected wines, or simply to experience the atmosphere that makes TATI so special.”

We hope you enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look into the making of our new summer menu. 

Now you’ve seen what inspires our Head Chef and how the colours, flavours and freshness of summer come to life on every plate at TATI.