Chef Damir Štefanić

Private Chef In Motovun

I am a professional cook with 13 years of experience who has a deep love for traditional cuisine. My dedication to the culinary arts has allowed me to gain a wealth of knowledge and skills in creating dishes that celebrate the heritage and flavors of various cultures. I have a keen understanding of the importance of preserving traditional cooking methods and ingredients while also being open to new techniques and innovations. My passion for traditional cuisine shines through in every dish I create, and my commitment to excellence has earned me a well-deserved reputation in the culinary world.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a form of art and expression that allows me to honor tradition, celebrate culture, and bring joy to others through food.

I learned to cook at...

From High School in Poreč, with over 10 regional and European commpetitions, to working in Top Restaurants and Hotels.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is a cherished childhood memory. It holds a lot of sentimental value for me and adds an extra special touch food i prepare.

My menus

Istrian Story 4 course menü

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Amouse Bousche with Sparkling Wine

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Homemade Ravioli with Sage and Brown butter / Wine Pairing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Beef with vegetable variation and Pommes Duchesse / Wine Pairing

DESSERT

All inclusive

Istrian Traditional cake with Homemade Vanilla sauce / Digestive

Traditional Istrian Cousine 4 Course Menü Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Istrian platter with homemade products

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Soup with homemade fidelini pasta and homegrown vegetables

Homemade traditional pasta "Fuži" with Chicken Gulasch

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon with black truffle, potatto grattain and seassional vegetables

Braised Beef / Teran / Polenta / Vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Homemade Fritulle

Pumpkin tiramisu

Exclusive and Essential

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese

Amous Bousche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Istrian risotto with wild garlic, prosciutto and local mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Beef Cheeks with Saissonal glazed Vegetables and celery püre

DESSERT

All inclusive

White Chocolate pannacotta with wild cherries liqueur

Celebration Menü

STARTER

All inclusive

Istrian platter with homemade products

Fingerfood with pates, snacks and fruit

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Beef Carpaccio with fried capers and truffle and Terran dressing / Wine Pairing

Tuna sashimi with ponzu gel, wild herbs salat and sesam

Shrimp cocktail with Granny Smith apple

Homemade Tagliolini with Istrian ragout

Braised Beef / Teran / Polenta / Vegetables

Filet Mignon with black trompetes, Fried Potato dumplings and Carrot variation

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dessert variation in glasses, stands and pops

Mediterian essence

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Amous Bousche

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Seassional Fish Carpaccio/ Orange/ Aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tagliolini with Istrian Truffle, dehidrated egg and microgreens / Wine Pairing

Homemade Ravioli with Sage and Brown butter / Wine Pairing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Beef Cheeks with vegetable variation and Pommes Duchesse / Wine Pairing

Dorade filet/ Malvasia sauce/ seassional vegetables/ celery püre/ Wine Pairing

DESSERT

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Mousse au Chocolatte

Chocolatte Soufle with Tiramisu Cream and Almonds / Digestive

Kids Menü

STARTER

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Beef Soup with homemade fidelini pasta

Minestrone / Vegetables

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

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Homemade Tagliolini with Istrian ragout

Bavette / Bolognese / Parmigiano Reggiano

Wiener Schnitzel/ Potatoes/ Vegetables

DESSERT

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American Pancakes with homemade Jam

Chocolatte Soufle with Tiramisu Cream and Almonds / Digestive

Wine and Dine Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Amouse Bousche with Sparkling Wine

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tagliolini with Istrian Truffle, dehidrated egg and microgreens / Wine Pairing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dryaged Rampsteak with Istrian herbs, Seassional vegetables and Black Trompets / Wine Pairing

Dorade filet/ Malvasia sauce/ seassional vegetables/ celery püre/ Wine Pairing

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Homemade Sweet Ravioli with Amarretto and dryed Figs / Wine Pairing

Forest Jurney Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Amouse Bousche with Sparkling Wine

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Burned Leek Cream Soup with herb oil and Bruschetta

Tagliolinni With saissonal mushrooms and Pine nutts

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon with black trompetes, Fried Potato dumplings and Carrot variation / Wine Pairing

Braised Beef with burned Leek, Saissonal glazed Vegetables and Potato gratin / Wine Pairing

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Pumpkin and Hasselnut Tiramisu / Sourcherry liquerre

Homemade Fritulle

Istrian Story 4 course menü

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Amouse Bousche with Sparkling Wine

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Homemade Ravioli with Sage and Brown butter / Wine Pairing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Beef with vegetable variation and Pommes Duchesse / Wine Pairing

DESSERT

All inclusive

Istrian Traditional cake with Homemade Vanilla sauce / Digestive

Traditional Istrian Cousine 4 Course Menü Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese / Homemade Wallnutt spirit

Istrian platter with homemade products

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Soup with homemade fidelini pasta and homegrown vegetables

Homemade traditional pasta "Fuži" with Chicken Gulasch

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon with black truffle, potatto grattain and seassional vegetables

Braised Beef / Teran / Polenta / Vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Homemade Fritulle

Pumpkin tiramisu

Exclusive and Essential

STARTER

All inclusive

Olive Oil Degustation with homemade semi-dried Cheese

Amous Bousche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Istrian risotto with wild garlic, prosciutto and local mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Beef Cheeks with Saissonal glazed Vegetables and celery püre

DESSERT

All inclusive

White Chocolate pannacotta with wild cherries liqueur

Celebration Menü

STARTER

All inclusive

Istrian platter with homemade products

Fingerfood with pates, snacks and fruit

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Beef Carpaccio with fried capers and truffle and Terran dressing / Wine Pairing

Tuna sashimi with ponzu gel, wild herbs salat and sesam

Shrimp cocktail with Granny Smith apple

Homemade Tagliolini with Istrian ragout

Braised Beef / Teran / Polenta / Vegetables

Filet Mignon with black trompetes, Fried Potato dumplings and Carrot variation

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dessert variation in glasses, stands and pops

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Chef Damir's reviews

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Sve je bilo savrseno. Odlicno iskustvo, hvala Chefu!

Damir did an amazing job catering for me and my girlfriend on the night we got engaged. The food was wonderful and Damir took time to explain the story behind each dish. An amazing dinner with lots of delicious and homemade/foraged ingredients. Definitely a must if you’re in Istria and celebrating a special occasion

Sve je bilo savrseno. Odlicno iskustvo, hvala Chefu!