Culinary March in Logar Valley – A Month of Flavours, Stories and a Return to Nature
For the second consecutive year, Hotel Plesnik transforms March into a celebration of taste in the heart of Logar Valley. Culinary March is not merely a series of events – it is a curated journey where alpine nature meets refined gastronomy, sustainability and a profound respect for the land that shapes every ingredient.
As the valley slowly awakens from winter’s stillness, guests are invited to embrace a gentler rhythm. Expect thoughtful flavours, intimate gatherings and meaningful encounters – a month of experiences designed to linger long after the last course is served.
Book your accommodation and unlock a 15% discount on selected experiences. You can book them in the second step of your reservation.
Every Friday in March: Celebrating Our Newly Renovated Kitchen
This spring brings a special milestone: the opening of our newly renovated kitchen – the creative heart of the hotel. Designed to inspire innovation while preserving tradition, the new space empowers our culinary team to refine their craft even further.
Every Friday at 3:00 pm, we invite you behind the scenes for an exclusive guided tour of the kitchen. Discover how dishes take shape, meet the team and raise a glass of sparkling wine to new beginnings and the stories yet to unfold.
Registration by 11:00 am the day before: info@plesnik.si
1 March: Culinary Workshop: Grandma Plesnik’s Legendary Steak Tartare
Culinary March begins with a tribute to heritage. Under the guidance of renowned chef Janez Bratovž, guests will prepare Hotel Plesnik’s iconic steak tartare – a dish that has delighted gourmets for more than a century. The recipe was first recorded in 1935 in the handwritten notebook of Marija Plesnik. Its secret has been carefully preserved and will be revealed exclusively to workshop participants – a rare opportunity to step into living culinary history.
Sunday, 1 March at 12:00 pm
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 50.00
6 March: Signature Drinks Tasting: The Art of Plesnik Cocktails
The second weekend opens with a refined exploration of Plesnik’s signature beverages, with a special focus on gin. Following a guided tasting, in-house sommelier Simon Voler and mixologist Jonas Krebs will reveal how local herbs, fruits and alpine botanicals are transformed into distinctive house cocktails.
Friday, 6 March at 5:00 pm
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 25.00
7 March: Spring Fine Dining Premiere with Local Producers
On Saturday, 7 March, the new spring fine dining menu of Restaurant Plesnik will be unveiled. Created by chefs Tom Čopar and Janez Bratovž, the menu reflects a close dialogue between kitchen and countryside.
Local suppliers – whose ingredients shape the identity of each dish – will join the evening, presenting select appetisers alongside the chefs. The experience continues with a relaxed gathering, accompanied by music and conversation.
Saturday, 7 March, welcome at 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 90.00
13 March: Spring Fine Dining with Live Music
A second opportunity to savour the new seasonal creations awaits on Friday, 13 March. The refined flavours of the spring menu will be accompanied by live music.
Friday, 13 March at 6:00 pm
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 110.00
14 March: Dinner of Three Chefs
One of the month’s highlights unfolds on Saturday, 14 March. Chefs Tom Čopar and Janez Bratovž will host Sabina and Grega Repovž from Gostilna Repovž, whose cuisine masterfully weaves sustainability, tradition and modern expression into refined contemporary farm gastronomy.
The evening’s menu will be paired with wines from Benedetič Winery, completing a dialogue between terroir and technique.
Saturday, 14 March at 6:00 pm
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 120.00
15 March: Culinary Workshop: Flavours of the Solčava Region
In a hands-on Sunday workshop, chef Janez Bratovž pays homage to the culinary heritage of the Solčava region. Participants will explore traditional dishes such as sirnek, masovnk, buckwheat obrnjenek, grušavi žlinkrofi, beračeva torba and Plesnik gibanica. For those unfamiliar with these evocative names, the workshop promises discovery – and the confidence to recreate these regional classics at home. The experience concludes with a locally inspired lunch.
Sunday, 15 March at 11:00 am
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 80.00
21 March: Shepherds’ Hike and Alpine Culinary Experience
On the first day of spring, guests are invited on an exciting hike with local shepherds – a new signature experience at Hotel Plesnik. This guided walk (up to 2 hours) weaves together nature, stories passed down through generations and gastronomy.
Listen to stories passed down through generations, taste authentic alpine delicacies and conclude the day with a lunch inspired by mountain pastures – a celebration of simplicity elevated to refinement.
Registration by 11:00 am the day before.
Price: EUR 105.00
20–29 March: Spring Restaurant Week
We will bring Culinary March to a close by taking part in Restaurant Week – a nationwide celebration that opens the doors of fine dining to a broader audience. For this occasion, chefs Tom Čopar and Janez Bratovž will design thoughtfully composed multi-course tasting menus offered at a more accessible price.
Bookings available from 9 March
More than a special offer, this is an invitation: to step into the world of Plesnik for the first time, to discover the dialogue between alpine landscape and refined technique, and to experience a cuisine rooted in local ingredients, guided by sustainability and elevated through creativity.
