Gela Hotel presents: The MENU XIV

An evening of the series is coming up. The MENU – a series of exclusive fine-dining experiences in which chefs tell stories not through words, but through taste.

The MENU XIV is a meeting between culinary art and the Rhodope Mountains: signature tasting menu, created especially for Gela, in which each plate reveals its own story – quietly, precisely and memorable.

GUEST CHEF: Vesselin Boykinov

Vesselin Boykinov is a chef with a clear philosophy and a strong presence – a cuisine based on local, seasonal products and work with small farms and local producers.

Veselin recently launched his new project ZEMYA – Terroir Cuisine by Tipchenitza in the village of Tipchenitza — a space dedicated to terroir, seasonality, and the connection between food and place. The concept includes tasting menus, working with small producers, his own winery, and wine tastings — an experience that cannot be described, but rather experienced.

In 2025, Veselin was awarded two BiorestBest awards – 1st place by Michelin inspectors and 3rd place by culinary critics.

Bread and kozunak with kvass – workshop with Stanislava Kuneva

Stanislava is the creator of "Bread & Soul" - a project that turns sourdough bread into a living process, a ritual, and a connection to the basics.

During the special weekend she will lead bread and sourdough bread workshop– a practical and sensory experience. Participants will touch the philosophy behind the slow process, learn basic techniques and feel how bread transforms from a recipe into a dialogue between man, nature and time.

Wreath workshop with Elitsa

We also invite you to a workshop for making wreaths made of natural materials – branches, cones, dry plants and natural textures collected from the forest. The process is calm, intuitive and accessible, regardless of previous experience.

The finished wreaths will be carefully packed, to take them with you – as a souvenir from the weekend and as a small gesture that brings the warmth of handmade creation.

Fine-dining weekend in Gela | February 19-22

The dinner on February 19th is accompanied by tasting of specially selected wines, and then the rhythm is carried over to DJ party – a natural continuation of the taste journey.

But the experience doesn't stop with one night. Over the weekend you can expect:

• February 19 – Fine-dining dinner (The MENU XIV), from 8:00 p.m.
  
• February 20 and 21 – two traditional dinners prepared on fire
  
• February 22 – brunch
  
• February 20 and 21 – workshop for Bread and sourdough bread
  
• February 21 – workshop for wreaths
  
• Relaxation area: sauna and steam bath
  
• Traditional Scandinavian wood-burning bath (optional compliment)
  
• Overnight stay in a Deluxe Double Room
  
• Snacks

📧 For reservations and information: reservations@hotelgela.com