Creative Cuisine with Davor Arnautović – Chef of Vila Muhr (4 Gault&Millau Toques) at EGCI Pazin

The workshop "Creative Cuisine" (new date) is led by Davor Arnautović, chef of Vila Muhr in Bohinj, which in the Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026 guide won 4 toques and 17/20 points, while he was personally named Chef of the Future 2026. Gault&Millau describes his cuisine through precise technique, outstanding ingredients, thoughtful contrasts, balance and a strong Alpine identity. His style is built on clean, clearly defined flavours, visual elegance and an approach in which every element on the plate has a purpose. The dishes are modern, distinctive and precise, without unnecessary elements, so "less is more" has become his signature. In the workshop he will show how to turn a seasonal, high-quality ingredient into a contemporary dish with a strong identity, a clean flavour structure and impressive presentation. Participants will gain insight into the thinking behind a signature dish: how to choose the main flavour, what to complement it with and when to leave out a superfluous element. It is a chance for new ideas that can drive the development of your own menu, with more confidence in combining technique and creativity. About the mentor: Davor Arnautović is a Croatian chef from the island of Pag who runs the kitchen of Vila Muhr in Bohinj. He gained experience in Austria, at Boškinac on Pag and at Vendôme in Germany, and further refined his skills through a scholarship from chef Andreas Caminada's Fundaziun Uccelin. His cuisine is defined by seasonal ingredients, precise technique and a connection to the local environment. The workshop is part of the Autumn Workshop Cycle 2026 of the Istrian Gastronomic Education Centre (EGCI). When: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 9:00 AM Where: EGCI – Istrian Gastronomic Education Centre, Gortanov brijeg 1, Pazin Price: €340.00 (€170.00 for participants from Istria County) Places: 12 Registration: via the EGCI website (egci.azrri.hr)