Tomaž Kavčič is one of the most renowned chefs in Slovenia and the first president of the Slovenian section of Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe. He is also the recipient of the 2017/2018 European JRE award for inovativeness. Despite never having studied abroad, he has gained a wealth of knowledge through his collaborations with the most renowned masters of the craft.
Kavčič own the Gostilna pri Lojzetu restaurant, which received its first Michelin star in 2020 and became Slovenia’s best restaurant. Not long ago, our basketball superstar Luka Dončić hosted a much talked about prestigious party there.
For a short period of time, Kavčič was an aficionado of the trendy molecular gastronomy, but soon returned to original cuisine, innovations and tradition. He loves his Vipava Valley with his whole heart and showcases it to everyone – on a plate. There is not a dish in his restaurant that doesn’t convey the colourful local tradition and peak creativity. Each of the dishes is first conjured up in his head, boldly tested out in the kitchen and, lastly, put before guests who have the final say.
Tomaž Kavčič is not only an exceptional chef, he is also a great actor. He found a great match in his co-star Ema, who has done a wonderful job replacing Croatian chef Matej Janković. The duo’s warmth and appeal translates well into the world of TV commercials.