Welcome, I'm Matej.

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My Story

From Michelin-Star Restaurants and Boutique Hotels to a Award Winning Private Dining...

Early On

For me, food was never just about fine dining—it was about life, tradition, and creating memories.

 

I grew up on a small farm in Slovakia, where food wasn’t just something we bought; it was something we grew, nurtured, and respected. Every morning before school, my routine started with feeding the pigs, chickens, ducks, and rabbits, then watering the vegetables. I still remember the simple joy of picking a sun-warmed tomato or a crisp cucumber straight from the garden and eating it right there. Back then, no one talked about organic food—because everything was natural, pure, and as fresh as it gets.

Passion for Cooking

Cooking came naturally to me, and much of that was thanks to my mother. She was an incredible chef and pastry chef, and in our family, everyone had a role in the house and garden. When I wanted something special, she had a simple rule:


“Okay, I’ll make it, but with you—so next time, you can make it yourself.”

That’s how I started, at just six years old, baking cakes and experimenting with flavors. I even came up with a version of chocolate fondant before I knew it existed. My mother’s passion for cooking, her precision in pastry, and her ability to create magic in the kitchen inspired me to follow in her footsteps.

Chef & Bistronomy

Becoming a chef was an easy decision.

I pursued a four-year professional culinary and hospitality course, then moved to Bratislava to gain experience. But my hunger to learn pushed me further, and I found myself in London, where I spent 11 years refining my craft. I worked in some of the UK’s best boutique hotels and restaurants, constantly evolving as a chef. It was also where I met my wife.

I have lived in Barcelona for 10 years.

The moment I arrived, I felt something familiar—the same respect for fresh, seasonal produce that I grew up with. But here, it was paired with an incredible culinary scene, some of the best restaurants I had ever seen.

I dedicated years to learning from the best, working in Michelin-starred restaurants and fine dining establishments like Coure, Hotel Whitmore, Alkimia, and Via Veneto. Every place taught me something valuable, but over time, I felt something was missing.

 

That’s when Bistronomy was born.

Bistronomy

At first, it was just a series of pop-up dinner events in the UK—a way to break free from rigid fine dining rules and create something more intimate, more personal. When I finally felt burned out from the restaurant world, I looked at what truly made me happy: cooking for people, creating experiences, and making dining personal again.


Now, through Bistronomy Barcelona, I bring the essence of everything I’ve learned—my roots, my travels, my Michelin-star experience—to create bespoke dining experiences in private homes, villas, and exclusive events.


Food, for me, isn’t just about taste—it’s about connection, storytelling, and celebrating life’s best moments around the table.

I look forward to cooking for you.

Awards

We are grateful to have received the Luxury Lifestyle Award for Best Luxury Private Chef in Spain (2025). This recognition reflects our dedication to creating exceptional private dining experiences, combining the finest ingredients with Michelin-star expertise.

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