Menu XVII
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.
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.
Discover Izakaya under the stars at Hotel Gela – a unique culinary experience inspired by Japanese tradition, featuring charcoal-grilled yakitori, draft beer, shared dishes, and cool summer evenings in the heart of the Rhodopes.
We’re celebrating Nikulden in the Rhodopes with a traditional menu, fresh fish, live music, a DJ party, relaxation, and cozy winter evenings by the fire. December 4-7 at Hotel Gela.
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.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s 2026/2027 at Hotel Gela with a festive program, signature cuisine, Rhodope traditions, relaxation, and winter adventures amid the beauty of the Rhodope Mountains. Book your festive getaway in the mountains.
Spend the September holidays in the Rhodopes with live music, Rhodope bagpipers, a special menu featuring cheverme, a DJ party, a sauna, massages, and evenings by the fire under the stars. Special holiday periods: September 4–7 and 18–22.
Exclusive fine-dining dinner The MENU XIV at Hotel Gela. Two chefs, Anton from Cosmos Lab and Todor from KOMAT, create a unique menu with a focus on fermentation and Bulgarian products. Reserve your spot for an unforgettable culinary experience.
St. Nicholas weekend at Hotel Gela, Dec 5-7: live Rhodope music, traditional roasted carp, ceremonial bread, and DJ Prazlux. Escape to the mountains.
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.
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.
Discover the traditional ceramic oven and cheverme at Hotel Gela. Slow cooking over oak wood, original ceramics from Zlakusa, homemade bread, banitsa, and authentic Rhodope flavors.
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.
Host a private fine dining dinner at GELA Hotel. Custom menus by top Bulgarian chefs, curated for your group – ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or intimate gatherings in the mountains.
This July, Gela once again opens its doors for an unforgettable culinary experience. The thirteenth edition of The MENU invites you into a world of flavors inspired by nature, tradition, and contemporary food philosophy.
The next edition of THE MENU takes us in an unexpected direction. Gela will welcome the spirit of Fake French.
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.
On April 12, a special experience awaits us in Gela. An evening where food, music, and wine come together in perfect harmony.
Inspired by the seasons, nature, and the deep roots of traditional cuisine, we invite you to the next edition of THE MENU – a culinary experience that intertwines the past and the future in a unique and exquisite taste.