French cuisine workshop (in Slovenian)

The Food Lab will smell like France! Join us for a workshop where we will learn classic French techniques adapted for the home kitchen. Across three sessions, we will gain hands-on experience and master the fundamental principles of cooking, perfected over centuries by French chefs.

In the first session, we will focus on making essential stocks (brown, white, fish) and sauces (classic and vegan). We will prepare simple soups and salads with vinaigrette dressings, and learn egg techniques ranging from poached eggs to Eggs Benedict. This session will lay a solid foundation for further culinary exploration.

In the second session, we will focus on meat and fish. You will learn cleaning, cutting, and filleting techniques, as well as cooking methods for meat and fish (e.g., steak, roasted or pan-fried fish). We will also prepare quick side dishes such as crispy fries and seasonal vegetables, while exploring how versatile prepared stocks and sauces can be.

The third session will be dedicated to doughs and desserts. We will bake at least one savory pastry and one simple dessert of your choice, and try quick recipes for fresh pasta. This session will reinforce your knowledge of dough handling and basic pastry techniques, and you will be ready to try your new skills in your own kitchen adventures.

Workshop Dates

3 sessions, 4 hours each:

• Thursday, March 5, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, March 12, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, March 17, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Prior Experience?

NO, no prior experience is required.

About the Mentor

The workshop will be led by Kristjan Bezgovšek, a chef at TaBar, Ljubljana, where under the guidance of chef Jakob Pintar he creates refined and innovative dishes using carefully selected local ingredients. With his creative approach and commitment to sustainable cooking, he inspires both culinary enthusiasts and professional audiences.

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Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the program starts in the main lobby of Center Rog. Please store personal belongings in the lockers, which the mentor will show you. Do not be late, as late entry cannot be guaranteed and disrupts the workflow.

The program is conducted in Slovenian, except where stated otherwise.

The program is intended for participants aged 14 and older, unless stated otherwise.

If we need to cancel the workshop, you will be informed two days before the scheduled start.

If you cannot attend, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed, but your spot can be transferred to another person if you notify us at least 24 hours in advance at kuhanje@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creative collaboration!