Hiša Franko celebrates a season of unique 4-hands dinners, welcoming three of the world’s most celebrated chefs for Forces of Nature. Across three special evenings throughout the year, Clare Smyth from Core by Clare Smyth in London, Eric Vildgaard from Jordnær in Copenhagen and Himanshu Saini from Trèsind Studio in Dubai will cook side by side with chef Ana Roš from Hiša Franko, each bringing their own culinary language, cultural perspective and signature dishes to Kobarid.
India came to Slovenia’s Soča Valley for an evening of culinary collaboration, as Chef Himanshu Saini and his team from Dubai’s Trèsind Studio joined Chef Ana Roš at Hiša Franko on 13 October for the final four-hands dinner of the Forces of Nature series, organised in collaboration with the Slovenian Tourist Board.
Throughout the evening, chef Ana Roš showcased the wilderness, seasonality and unique character of the Soča Valley, while Chef Himanshu Saini presented a contemporary interpretation of Indian gastronomy, celebrating the diversity, complexity and richness of his homeland’s flavours, spices and aromas. The result was a dining experience combining adventurous flavours and unexpected combinations with thoughtful creativity. Although their culinary styles were very different, the chefs shared a mutual respect and understanding that allowed their creations to complement each other naturally.
Beyond the food, the evening celebrated the warmth of human connection, attention to detail and the creative energy that emerges when talented individuals come together. The dinner marked the conclusion of this year’s Forces of Nature series, which brought together three unique culinary encounters and stories. Each collaboration demonstrated that the value of such experiences extends beyond the dishes themselves, creating lasting friendships, meaningful connections and ideas that travel far beyond the kitchen.
