WE INTERVIEWED SLOVENIANS MOST FAMOUS CHEF: OUR AMBASSADOR, KARIM MERDJADI.

Where did your passion for cooking come from?

My passion for cooking comes from my childhood. Not so much that I would like to become a chef, but that I really like to eat well.

Did you think this would be your profession in the end?

As a child, I never imagined that I would become a chef. At the time, I wanted to be a police officer on a motorcycle. Maybe I watched too much TV series Chips :)

Can you tell us what dish you should have on your table when cooking for your friends?

When preparing meals for friends, at least one dish must be fried. I have a technique and method of preparation that is a bit special. Otherwise, I’m a big fan of world cuisine. I love Asian and Middle Eastern flavors. Part of me comes from North Africa. I can't do without these dishes. I combine all this love of food together. So I get a mix of styles. Eclectic cuisine.

Tell us the three essential ingredients in your kitchen?

butter, vanilla, spices

If you weren’t a chef, what would you be?

I don't really know. I stepped into cook shoes when I was 14 years old. Later, there was no desire to become a police officer on a motorcycle.

Do you have a hobby?

I really like going to the mountains. There I can relax my thoughts.

Return to the world of gastronomy ... How does it feel to be such a famous person?

Being a celebrity is above all a big responsibility. When you become a celebrity, you are a role model to someone. Especially to young people. Our actions affect young people,and you need to be aware of that

You have been working with Bergner for several years, what does it mean to you to be a brand ambassador? Are you happy with the experience?

Being an ambassador to Bergner is a great honor and responsibility for me.

Their program of kitchen utensils and technical utensils is at an extremely high level. The range of products itself is very extensive.

The main reason for my many years of cooperation is the quality of Bergner products, and constant investment in development and innovation.

If you had to recommend a product, which one would it be?

A very difficult question. With all these quality products, it is difficult to single out just one. And if I have to, here is the Hi-Tech 3 line - Masterpro

How would you define Bergner products in a few words?

Quality, development, innovation, sustainability.

And finally ... What phrase would you use to motivate your team?

We are on the same boat. If we row together, the sunset will not escape us.