I craft Dalmatian flavors with precision and passion.

Stipe Vujević

I bring Dalmatian tradition to the table with modern technique.

I’m a professional chef with 13 years of experience. I graduated from culinary school in Split, Croatia, and I have worked alongside some of the best chefs in Split, Dalmatia, and across Croatia, where I learned deeply about both the craft and the profession.

I currently lead the kitchen as head chef in Split at a restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide. I focus on honest Dalmatian flavors, precise technique, and attention to detail in every service.

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My passion and a way to express myself

What I bring to your table

I cook to express myself

Cooking is my passion and a way to express myself, so I put intention, care, and personality into every plate.

I learned from the best in Split

I honed my craft in some of the best restaurants in Split, working with top Croatian chefs and growing every day in both skill and discipline.

I obsess over details

My secret is simple: love for food and details. I pay attention to every component, from sourcing to seasoning and plating.

Chef Stipe’s Menus

I design seasonal menus inspired by Dalmatia—from artisanal starters and soulful first courses to generous mains and balanced desserts. I tailor each experience to your event and group size.

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My clients’ stories and testimonials

Andrija J was masterful and attentive, creating a special dinner for our last night in Croatia...delicious meal, filled with stories about the local cuisine and people. His recommended wine pairings were an outstanding addition. Friendly and engaging, we had a wonderful meal and discussion about family life in Croatia, discovering many of shared interests across sports, food, traveling, etc. Highly recommend the experience he crafted for us.

Danny Proko

Chef Stipe cooked dinner for my friends and I during my bridal celebration in Croatia. We had the best of croatian dishes - snacks, starters, mains and desert! Lots of food - incredibly tasty and well presented. We were blown away & we had left overs for the rest of our trip. Thank you so much Chef Stipe! Very best wishes, Gemma

Gemma Duffy

Fantastic experience, very cool and friendly chef, amazing food. Everything was great and everyone was happy!

Philipp Sandmann

Chef Stipe was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the overall service was fantastic. Highly recommended.

Brad Deam

Perfect Chef

Yanis

Andre’s dinner for our group was excellent. We had him come to our place on Hvar to help elevate our trip. The food was delicious, well presented and Andre as a chef was so nice and attentive to our needs. Would certainly recommend to all

Jason Needles

Unforgettable private chef experience on Hvar! We booked Stipe for a special birthday dinner and everything was simply perfect. Although he couldn’t attend in person, he made sure we were taken care of by two incredible chefs who not only delivered fantastic food, but also created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in our villa. The setup, the service, the flavors, everything exceeded expectations. Every dish was beautifully presented and delicious. We especially appreciated the attention to detail and the professionalism of the girls, very kind, passionate, and incredibly talented. We honestly had so much food that we could have eaten it again the next day and we did! ???? Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their stay in Hvar. Thank you, Stipe, and team, this evening was a highlight of our trip.

Bas Hof

Chef Stipe was amazing, this was the highlight of our dads celebrating his 70th birthday in Croatia. Chef Stipe customized the menu for us, and delivered incredible food with appetizers, starters, main course and a desert. Everything was so good and he cleaned the outdoor and indoor kitchen better than it was before! 100% recommend

Sindri

Absolutely incredible experience! Would highly recommend!

John Hall

Pasta overcooked, Meat was not good Grilled

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