Menu XV
THE MENU at Hotel Gela: a special dinner with guest chef Maria Zhekova. The signature “Fire and Joupel” menu, prepared over an oak wood fire in the Rhodope oven.
THE MENU at Hotel Gela: a special dinner with guest chef Maria Zhekova. The signature “Fire and Joupel” menu, prepared over an oak wood fire in the Rhodope oven.
The MENU XVI at Hotel Gela – a special dinner on June 18, 2026, featuring chefs Anton Vasev and Todor Grablev, dedicated to fermentation, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary Bulgarian cuisine.
The Menu at Gela, November 27–30, 2026: two Japanese-themed evenings featuring guest chefs from London and a sake sommelier, followed by a Rhodope-themed evening with cheverme and gaida.
Experience The MENU XIV in Gela – a dinner led by chef Veselin Boikinoff, combining signature cuisine and specially selected wines in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains.
Some evenings aren’t remembered for the individual dishes, but for the atmosphere between them. THE MENU XIV at Gela was exactly that – quiet,
Hotel Gela hosted MENU XIII with guest chef Veselin Kalev from Zornitsa Family Estate. A fine dining evening of exquisite dishes, wine, and the magic of the Rhodopes.
MENU XII at GELA: A fine dining event with Fake French chef Vladimir Todorov in the Rhodopes. A night of gourmet flavors, music by DJ Elma, and culinary artistry beneath the mountain sky.
Once again, Gela gathered connoisseurs of culinary art for another fine-dining evening from the series The MENU. The eleventh edition carried that sense of measured elegance that can only arise where the mountain meets the inner world.
We were joined by guest chefs Anton Vasev and Vladislav Penov from COSMOS restaurant – two alchemists of flavor who transform Bulgarian tradition into contemporary culinary art.
In the cozy ambiance of restaurant ZUNA, we once again experienced an evening filled with inspiration, artistry, and culinary excellence.
On a December evening, Hotel Gela transformed into a place where time stood still. The traditional “siniya” (an old Bulgarian word for a low dining table), laid close to the ground as our ancestors once dined, brought together guests from near and far for an unforgettable evening with Chef Maria Zhekova.
Hotel Gela once again delighted fine dining enthusiasts with a special culinary event from THE MENU series – an exceptional evening in the company of
The unforgettable dinner in the company of Mariya Zhekova passed. And here is the moment to tell you how this culinary adventure inspired us.
During the last hours of the old year, the hotel “Gela” turned into an oasis of unique emotions, culinary highs and countless smiles.
A 7-course menu, presented by Vasil Spasov and Georgi Boykovski, charmed the guests at a special Rhodope fusion dinner. The occasion was the beginning of a series of culinary adventures ,,The Menu I ..all the food, without the fuss…”
Two of the best chefs of contemporary Bulgarian cuisine created, putting on a pedestal the variety and quality of our products – regional, natural, seasonal, from the garden and nearby farms.
They say good things come to an end quickly – just like that, unnoticed, The MENU IV:…all the food, without the fuss… with chef Andre
We embarked on a culinary adventure called The Menu III – all the food, without the fuss… We started with June and Renee Yoshida (FunKooks).