Jure Dretnik
Participating Chef - Slovenia
Jure Dretnik, born in Slovenia, began his career studying culinary and tourism at the School of Service Industry in Velenje and then completed his bachelor's degree in gastronomy at the Vocational College of Hotel Management and Tourism in Maribor. Believing that the greatest amount of experience is gained through work, he combined his studies at the university with work as much as possible. Throughout his studies, he had the opportunity to work with the best chefs in Slovenia and abroad.
After graduating in gastronomy, he began working at Hiša Franko (two Michelin stars), where he is currently head chef.
He has participated in several international competitions in Croatia, Greece, the Netherlands, and Hungary.