Chef

Rok Rupnik

Rok Rupnik On the farm renowned for its excellent cured meats and premium wines, he found himself in paradise. He continues the house tradition of preparing dishes and adds his personal touch to everything.

Arkade Tourism is among the most recognizable tourist farms in Slovenia. Following family tradition, they prepare excellent meat products, raising their pigs and capons. They produce wine and are dedicated to preserving old local grape varieties. Their kitchen has always impressed with homeliness and home-grown ingredients, with their menus appearing as true ambassadors of the local culinary heritage.

Chef Rok Rupnik married into the Cigoj farm. Taking over the kitchen of the successful host Jordan would be a big challenge for anyone. Rok brought with him a wealth of experience gained in various prestigious Slovenian restaurants. He has preserved the distinctive family culinary tradition and added just enough of his creativity to the dishes so that the generational shift at Arkade Tourism feels like a refreshing update to the beloved culinary experience.

GREETINGS FROM VIPAVSKA CULA

Forgotten pork delicacies

As a greeting from Vipavska Cula and at the same time from the Cigoj farm, where they breed the old breed of Mangalica pigs, Chef Rok Rupnik has chosen homemade sausage prepared according to a tried-and-tested family recipe from homegrown meat.