Stjepan Vukadin
Restaurant Il Ponte · Trogir 3 toques Gault&Millau Michelin plate · Croatia
Biography
The life story of chef Stjepan Vukadin is truly unusual. Born in 1993, at the age of 14 he entered the seminary with the intention of becoming a priest. But, as he says, life had other plans for him and he discovered the “amazing” kingdom of gastronomy.
Today, Stjepan is the chef, co-owner, of the restaurant Il Ponte in Trogir. In Croatia he became famous for his role in the television show Masterchef, where he has been a permanent member of the jury since 2020. The passion he has for cooking is evident in every dish he creates. Thanks to his unwavering commitment to sourcing the freshest from the sea and using local ingredients, he has earned not only praise, but also the respect of his colleagues.
His culinary skills have been awarded with prestigious accolades, including high 3 toques in the Gault and Millau guide and a Michelin plate. His cooking philosophy is tradition in a modern way, the tastes of grandparents translated into plates of high bistronomy. He believes that people make the restaurant: according to him, no chef can progress alone, if he does not have good colleagues and collaborators in the workplace.