Programme of the 10th international Festival Taste the Mediterranean 4 to 9 October 2022 Split

TUESDAY, October 4

Ambasador Hotel
Trumbićeva obala 18
19.00 Welcome party for all the participants in the Festival Taste the Mediterranean 2022 (only by invitation)

WEDNESDAY, October 5

Ambasador Hotel
10.00 Official opening of the Festival Taste the Mediterranean
The Festival will be opened by the Minister of Tourism of Croatia, Mrs Nikolina Brnjac and the Mayor of Split, Mr Ivica Puljak
Welcome by Ingrid Badurina Danielsson, director of TTM Festival and Gault&Millau Croatia

10.30 Panel discussion: The role of gastronomy in the development of sustainable tourism
Message from Mrs Natalia Bayona, Director of the Innovation, Education and Investments Department at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Panelists: Michèle Rubirola, deputy Mayor of Marseille, Stipe Čogelja, vice prefect of the Split Dalmatia County, Rudi Štefan, adviser to the Croatian Minister of Tourism for gastronomy, chef of Pelegrini restaurant in Šibenik, Jelena Tabak, president of the Association of Hospitality activities by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Marie-Hélène Amsallem, assistant of the Mayor of Marseille for districts 6 and 8, responsable for public health and a healthy, sustainable and responsible nutrition
The panelists will be greeted by Ivana Vladović, director of the Split Dalmatia County Tourist Board and Alijana Vukšić, director of the Tourist Board of Split
Moderator: Dubravka Tomeković Aralica, executive director of TTM Festival and Gault&Millau Croatia

12.00 Spanish Day – Guided tasting of Spanish extra virgin olive oils by dr. sc. Mirella Žanetić, Institute for Adriatic Cultures in Split

13.30 Spanish Day – Cooking show by Spanish chef Adur Arrieta, Tatapas Gastroteka, (Hondarribi – San Sebastian), with tasting of Spanish products (only by invitation)

17.30 Spanish day – Guided tasting of Spanish wines by Siniša Koceić and Alen Gulan – Vinolike/Winebox (only by invitation) 

20.00 Spanish day – Exclusive dinner by chef Adur Arrieta, Tatapas Gastroteka (Hondarribi-San Sebastian) and chef Ivica Katić, from Hotel Ambasador, Split. The menu of the dinner will be accompanied with the selected Spanish wines (limited number of tickets available, price 700 kn/90 euros)

In the best Split’s restaurants
20.00 Four hands Mediterranean dinners: top foreign and Croatian chefs cook together with local chefs
See the schedule.

THURSDAY, October 6

Ambasador Hotel

Hotel Ambasador
11.00 Food against disease – detox program, weight loss program, thyroid treatment program, burn-out treatment program, by Dr. Meri Bura, Mulier – The Art of Health Powered by Mediterranean Women Chefs

Hotel Santa Lucia/ Caffe Central
Narodni trg 1
12.00 Hot topics in tourism – an open conversation with Split restaurateurs about food waste, competition from kiosks with alcoholic beverages and shops with ready-made meals in the city centre.
Panelists: Jelena Tabak, president of the Association of Hospitality activities by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Daniell Nikolla, owner of the restaurant Corto Maltese, Pandora Greenbox and the newly opened Professor Thrill. On behalf on the City of Split, the Deputy Mayor Mr Bojana Ivošević.

Prokultura – the observatory of cultural politics Split
Poljana Kraljice Jelene 1
12.30 Presentation of the book Divlji pijat (Wild plate) – a project by the students of the Secondary School from Bol (island of Brač) about the use of wild herbs in the kitchen with the participation of French chef Flora Mikula

Hotel Ambasador
16.00 Spices & Scents – eat, drink, smell – Powered by Mediterranean Women Chefs
Exclusive workshop on the use of spices in food, confectionery and perfumes. Participants chef Marko Đurašević, Restaurant Olive Tree, pastry chef Keiko Nagae, and Ivan Lozić, Brand Ambassador for Ormonde Jayne, Niche Perfumery Consultant. Cocktails by Marko Vitali and Marijan Maksan, Hotel Ambasador. Spices by Nadalina
Price 500 kuna/66,5 euros 

17.30 Heroic wines, guided tasting of Italian wines from extreme locations – by Siniša Koceić and Alen Gulen – Vinolike/Winebox

20.00 Exclusive gala dinner by Italian chef Roberto Cerea, restaurant “Da Vittorio” from Bergamo, 3 Michelin*** served with the prestigious wines of Saints Hills winery

In the best Split’s restaurants
20.00 Four hands Mediterranean dinners: top foreign and Croatian chefs cook together with local chefs
See the schedule.

FRIDAY, October 7

Ambasador Hotel
10.00 Exclusive masterclass by Italian chef Roberto Cerea, restaurant “Da Vittorio”, Bergamo, 3 Michelin***
Price 750kn/100 euros 

12.00 Panel discussion Hospitality: how to achieve memorable service dispite the lack of educated staff, powered by Raise the Bar
Panelists: Željana Zovko, member of the EU Parliament and CULT member, Mira Šemić, director of Gault&Millau Slovenia, Gabriel Vasquez, Sales Executive for The Broadwick Soho Hotel, opening in Quarter 4, 2022, chef Philippe Zerah, vice president of the association Gourméditerranée (Marseille), Andrea Veselčić, Corporate affairs and Sustainability Specialist & Raise the Bar Communication, Stipe Medić, GM Hotel Ambasador
Moderator: Sanja Krmpotić, hospitality consultant and mentor

16.30 Wine tasting – Short history of Pošip, the Croatian autochthonous variety of grape by Ivica Ukić, the restaurant manager in Hotel Ambasador Powered by Tommy 

17.30 Guided tasting of Korlat wines by sommelier Mira Šemić

Puppet Theatre in Split
Tončićeva 1
12.30 The sea is your best friend – presentation of a picture book for kids that teaches them why to take care of the sea. Translation from the original Swedish book “Havet ar din basta kompis”. Text and illustration Lasse Åberg, with the participation of Niklas Nilsson, from the foundation VOTO (Voice of the Ocean), the Swedish publisher of the original book

In the best Split’s restaurants
20.00 Four hands Mediterranean dinners: top foreign and Croatian chefs cook together with local chefs
See the schedule.

SATURDAY, October 8

Island of Brač (only by invitation for guests and journalists)
9.30 Boat trip to the island of Brač

10.30 Arrival in Bol

11.00 Masterclass by one of the Festival chefs for students of the hospitality high school in Bol

12.00 Visit to Stina vino winery in Bol, with tasting of local wines

13.30 Lunch at Kopačina Tavern, in Donji Humac, with local specialties

16.00 Visit to Škrip, the oldest settlement on the island and the Museum of Brač

18.00 Return by ferry from Supetar to Split. Arrival in Split at 19:00

Split/Prokurative
10.00 Competition of young chef’s trainees (assistants) and/or catering school students powered by Tommy 

In the best Split’s restaurants
20.00 Four hands Mediterranean dinners: top foreign and Croatian chefs cook together with local chefs
See the schedule.

Good Bye Taste the Mediterranean
Hotel Ambasador
23.30 After party for all TTM Festival participants

SUNDAY, October 9

11.00 programme for the guests leaving in the evening or on Monday

The programme, the locations and the timetable are subject to change