Event Chef Dragos Bercea, Lead of Culinary Experiences at Zooma, the event hub of City Grill Group, honored with "Best Event Chef 2025" title at the Chefi de Romania Gala.
Unleashing the Culinary Mastermind:
Meet Chef Dragos Bercea, the mastermind behind the spectacular events at Zooma, an elite event center owned by City Grill Group. Recently, Bercea was crowned the "Best Event Chef 2025" at the prestigious 3rd edition of Chefi de România Gala. This illustrious recognition acknowledges Bercea's significant role in elevating the fine dining scene within City Grill Group and the creation of Zooma - a gastronomic powerhouse for large-scale private and corporate events.
With more than two decades of gastronomic expertise under his belt, Bercea is one of the culinary artists who has revolutionized the way gastronomy is woven into the fabric of successful events, going beyond menu and presentation to crafting an immersive culinary experience for the guests.
Bercea is the visionary force behind Zooma, the largest premium event center in the Bucharest metropolitan area, renowned for its multisensory culinary experiences, customized menus, meticulous attention to detail, and coherent culinary narratives – regardless of the event's scale.
City Grill Group, with Bercea's groundbreaking work, solidifies its standing as a champion of quality and excellence in the culinary world – both in their restaurants and event spaces. As Mihaela Bosneag, the COO of Zooma, puts it: “Dragos’ dedication, creativity, and vision make a significant difference in every aspect of our events. Zooma is a natural extension of the quality that City Grill Group’s restaurant patrons have come to expect, and Dragos plays a pivotal role in shaping the premium quadrant of our offerings."
A Venue for Magnificent Gatherings:
As part of the City Grill Group, Zooma has swiftly risen as a beacon for grand events, catering to a wide variety of occasions such as private parties, weddings, and corporate events. With a capacity of up to 1,500 guests, Zooma offers a versatile and elegant space that strikes the perfect balance between form and function. Backed by high culinary standards, exceptional service, and a team dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences, Zooma transforms each event into a grand statement of style and sophistication.
A Fiery Legacy of Excellence:
Held by TrendsHRB, the Chefi de România Gala is an annual celebration of Romania's distinguished culinary scene. The theme of the 3rd edition centered around "The Legacy of Excellence," honoring the legacies of exceptional chefs and pastry chefs who contribute to the nation's gastronomic heritage. The esteemed jury officiating the event included culinary heavyweights like Chef Nico Lontras, Lady Chef Oana Coanta, Pastry Chef Ana Consulea, and Chef Constantin Ghimpu.
Raising the City Grill Stakes:
City Grill Group is the leading local player in the Romanian restaurant industry, founded in 2004. The group operates various restaurants and cafes such as Caru' cu Bere, Hanu' lui Manuc, Pescăruș, Hanu' Berarilor, Buongiorno.Italian, City Grill, City Grill Family, and City Grill Delivery, as well as La Boheme – their first hotel – and other ventures like Aubergine, Marty Restaurants, and the Zooma event complex in Corbeanca.
City Grill Group has always aimed to offer guests a perfect atmosphere for casual gatherings or formal business dinners, even through their earliest establishments. With diverse, worldwide menus and a focus on using only the freshest ingredients, City Grill Group stands as a pioneer in the Romanian culinary landscape. In all their restaurants, oil, glass, cardboard, and plastic are recycled, and food waste is minimized through active initiatives.
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- In recognition of his exceptional culinary expertise, Chef Dragos Bercea received the title "Best Event Chef 2025" at the Chefi de România Gala, an annual celebration honoring Romania's prominent chefs.
- As part of the City Grill Group, the home-and-garden event complex, Zooma, offers conferences and large-scale events, such as wedding receptions and corporate gatherings, a versatile and elegant venue for grand statements of style and sophistication, complete with customized menus and immersive culinary experiences.
- Chef Dragos Bercea’s innovative use of additives and culinary techniques has revolutionized the gastronomy scene at City Grill Group, elevating their restaurants' offerings and Zooma’s premium event center, renowned for its multisensory culinary experiences, to a level of luxury and excellence that sets them apart in the lifestyle industry.
