Experience a unique culinary journey
with Chef Ľubomír Šmindák
Experience a unique culinary journey with Chef Ľubomír Šmindák
A place where food becomes an experience and cooking turns into a shared adventure.
Forget ordinary meals. I’ll create memories you’ll never forget.
Cooking classes
Imagine a cooking class that’s not just about recipes, but about shared moments that become lasting memories for your entire group or family. A gourmet experience in the heart of nature, nestled beneath the majestic High Tatras, set in a stylish modern barn where Chef Ľubomír Šmindák known as the Chef from the Woods reveals the magic of open‑air cooking with all the comfort and ease you could wish for.
Our classes go beyond preparing great meals. They’re about discovering flavors, the scents of the forest, and the joy of creating something truly special together. Under the chef’s guidance, even traditional recipes transform into sensory adventures. Whether it’s modern cooking, authentic Goral cuisine, smoking techniques, or the unique atmosphere of traditional feasts.
After a day full of cooking and tasting, relax in our cozy accommodation that brings you even closer to nature and completes the whole experience.
Perfect for team‑building events, family celebrations, or special gatherings. Ideal for anyone looking for more than just an ordinary cooking class.
Tailor‑Made Feast
Experience a feast crafted just for you. Unique menu tailored to your tastes. Set in the heart of nature beneath the Tatra Mountains, Chef Ľubomír Šmindák, known as the Chef from the Woods, will create an unforgettable gastronomic experience that blends local ingredients, the essence of the forest, and his distinctive culinary style.
A tailor‑made feast is more than just food, it’s an entire day of delight. Each course is served gradually, at a pace you choose, with every dish telling its own story combining authentic flavors, modern presentation, and a relaxed atmosphere. Your celebrations, family gatherings, or corporate events will take on a whole new dimension. Surrounded by nature’s beauty and the comfort of our accommodation, you’ll create memories that last a lifetime.
Perfect for team‑building, celebrations, and special occasions.
Ľubomír Šmindák
My name is Ľubomír Šmindák, and many know me on Instagram as Chef from the Woods, a chef who chose to return to the essence of cooking, connecting the flavors of food with the scents of the forest and the purity of nature.
My journey as a chef began in childhood and gradually led me to premium hotels in the High Tatras, international restaurants, and even running my own restaurant at the age of 21. Every experience taught me invaluable lessons about choosing the right ingredients, the hard work behind every dish, and what people truly expect from food.
Over time, however, I realized that my greatest joy comes from cooking where I feel at home, in nature.
In a setting where every dish is tied to the season, the fragrance of the forest, and the magic of the moment. That’s why today I create experiences that are not only about food, but also about memories and bringing people together around one table.
