Join us in creating the Nowa Karta Warszawy and make your mark on Hala Koszyki’s story!

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about good food and the stories hidden in flavor? Or maybe you simply have a talent for creating exceptional combinations and want to share it?

We’re launching a culinary adventure that reflects the diversity of flavors found at Hala Koszyki and in modern-day Warsaw. We’re inviting everyone who values classic recipes in modern interpretations to join us at the table. Why? Because your dish matters to us!

Throughout its vibrant, over-100-year history, Koszyki has always been a space centered around food. That’s why, in the coming months, we’ll be going back to our roots—drawing on the flavors of old Warsaw, reimagined through the cuisines that live here today—with your help! We want to embed Warsaw’s culinary heritage in the new gastronomic reality. To honor the diversity under Hala Koszyki’s roof and prove that taste knows no borders, and that honesty and simplicity are more than just trends.

How did Warsaw taste in the past, and how does it taste today? How do beloved family recipes continue to bring generations together? What emotions and memories do they carry? How are they interpreted by Millennials and Gen Z? And how do culinary trends influence the way we view iconic—and sometimes forgotten—dishes?

That’s what we want to find out by inviting all cooking enthusiasts to join this creative and flavorful challenge.

CONTEST – start July 2nd, 2025

In the “Nowa Karta Warszawy” contest, we’re looking for your modern takes on dishes—drawn from family cookbooks, old culinary tomes, or recipes passed down through generations. In duos or trios, create your own version of a Warsaw classic and show us how contemporary inspiration can breathe new life into it.

The Jury will select 12 submissions and invite their creators to a joint cooking session under the watchful eye of Mateusz Gessler, followed by a tasting session that will crown three winners! The final event will take place on September 13 at the “Pracownia Kulinarna” studio inside Hala Koszyki.

Winners selected by the Jury will receive prizes including a planetary stand mixer, professional knife and cookware sets, while other finalists will get vouchers to use in Koszyki restaurants. The winning dishes will appear on Hala Koszyki’s special menu—Nowa Karta Warszawy—alongside modern interpretations of traditional recipes prepared by the Chefs of our restaurants. They’ll also be featured in a commemorative album presented to the wider public.

How to enter the contest?
Record a short video or create a series of photos showing the process of preparing your culinary idea. Be sure to mention which Warsaw classic you’ve reinterpreted. Share your unique concept on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook using the hashtags: #Koszyki and #NowaKartaWarszawy. You can also email your recipe to: nowakarta@koszyki.com.
Please note—we’re accepting submissions until August 24th, 2025.

Details coming soon!