Croatia

One of the best ways to really get to know a destination is through its food and drink.This menu has been inspired by our culinary holidays to Croatia. The menu features some iconic Croatian dishes. We cook most of these dishes in our cookery classes during our tour. Our host chefs in Croatia are passionate about their cuisine which is influenced by a multitude of cultures such as Ottoman, French, Italian etc.

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Welcome shot of Rakija 

Rakija or Rakia (a type of fruit brandy) is considered the national drink of Croatia. In the Istrian and Dalmatian regions of Croatia, rakija tends to be home-made exclusively from grapes.

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Burek with Croatian truffle oil and olives 

Burek is a famous Baltic pastry with a variety of savoury fillings such as spinach and cheese. It originated in the Ottoman Empire and is seen in most local bakeries in Croatia.

(Chartham Bacchus)

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Manestra (Bean Minestrone) 

   Manestra, pronounced “mah-NEH-strah,” is a traditional Istrian bean soup that combines beans, smoked meats, and sometimes other veggies, like corn or sauerkraut, in a rich and hearty broth. Manestra is the most common dish on menus in Istrian restaurants.

(Dindori Shiraz) 

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Punjena paprika  

Delicious Balkan style stuffed peppers with minced pork , served with a rich tomato sauce

(Primitivo)

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Grilled lemon chicken wings

  We grill this on very pure Japanese charcoal for a delicious Smokey flavour

 (Sauvignon Blanc)

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Mackerel with garlic and parsley sauce 

The largest fishing village on the Croatian Adriatic is Kali, on the island of Ugljan.

Kali fishermen catch all types of fish.

(Chenin Blanc)

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Brudet fish stew with pogaca bread

 Brudet, brodet or brodeto is a rich fish stew typically eaten in the seaside regions of Croatia – Dalmatia, Kvarner and Istria. It comes in various versions, so you can have a mix of fish, squid and shrimps  in one dish.

(Chardonnay)

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 Rizot (Risotto) 

  This is a signature dish of the Croatian region of Dalmatia.We use Dungeness crab in this risotto.

Black risotto is made with squid ink, squid or cuttlefish, arborio rice, garlic, onion, white wine, and sometimes, other seafood. The ink gives the dish its striking black color and imparts a subtle seafood flavour.

(Rioja)​​

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Tender squid salad

Salata od Hobotnice, pronounced “SAL-ah-tah od ho-BOHT-nee-tse,” is a traditional Croatian squid salad. This is created with Octopus as well as squid.This refreshing dish typically combines tender squid with onions, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, and sometimes small cubes of boiled potatoes.

(Malbec)

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Lamb cutlet cooked in traditional style of Peka , roast potato and softened onions

One of the most important foods in Croatia is peka, which refers to a specific dish as well as a traditional method of cooking. Peka means bell and is a technique used in Croatian cuisine to slow-cook meals under a domed lid. It draws out the flavors of the ingredients and intensifies the tasting experience. The dish itself is typically comprised of meat such as lamb or fish and is bulked out with root vegetables and tasty bell peppers.

(Chartham Pinot Noir)

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Fritule with lemon and orange cream

Fritule is a traditional dessert of the Dalmatia, Kvarner, and Istria regions and a must-try Croatian dish. These small fried pastries are one of the most popular foods in Croatia and are a staple of the country’s culinary heritage

(Pinot Blush)

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Cupavci chocolate and coconut cake 

Čupavci refers to the Croatian equivalent of lamingtons, the famous Australian sponge cake dipped in chocolate sauce and covered in desiccated coconut.

The lamington was believed to have been invented in the Governor of Queensland’s household (Lord Lamington) around the end of the 19th century. No one really knows how the cake made its way to the Balkans from Australia but it’s become a staple dessert in Croatian cuisine, so much so that Croatians are now believed to be the biggest makers and consumers of this classic dessert.

(Sauternes)

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£79.99 - 12-course  Tasting Menu  £110.00  with matching wines

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T&C

This menu is not suitable for guests with food allergens. 

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