Valbandon under the baking lid
Competition in preparing dishes in a traditional Istrian way, under a baking lid čripnja, tasting Istrian wine and olive oil, Watermelon festival.
Covered with live coals, the baking lid čripnja/peka conceals a variety of ingredients for the remarkable encounter of lovers of delicious, traditional Istrian cuisine. To be proclaimed master of preparing dishes under the baking lid is recognition of true knowledge and skill, so that each year there is an increasing number of chefs participating in this event in Valbandon. Lamb, donkey, mushroom, octopus, ray, different kinds of fish... an entire menu of creations and experiences awaits under the baking lid.
Program
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 7PM
Competition of local and international teams in preparing dishes under the baking lid
Mega fish dish under the baking lid for visitors – Beach Bar Pineta
Education on preparing Slow Food dishes
Prosciutto slicing competition
Watermelon art – exhibition of carved watermelons
Tasting of Istrian gastronomic products
Entertainment program: Funbox and Škico Acoustic Band
Selection of Miss and Mister “Čripnja”
21:30 Announcement of the winners and champions of Valbandon Open Under the baking lid for 2024″
