Lipscomb Dining is adding a little European taste to the Bison flavor by inviting an international chef to take over Lipscomb University’s food services for two days.
With the help of Lipscomb Chefs Anthony Bates and Darry Huntsman, Chef Tomo Irsic of Slovenia, Europe, will prepare authentic European meals at the Lipscomb University’s Bison Café located in the Bennett campus from Monday, Mar. 5 to Tuesday, Mar. 6. There will also be a special VIP meet-and-greet with Chef Irsic on Mar. 5 from 11am- 1pm in the Allen Arena Hall of Fame room.
Chef Irsic, Executive Chef with Sodexo Dining in Slovenia, will visit the university for two days to prepare several of his signature dishes for the Lipscomb students, faculty and staff. Chef Irsic is thrilled to present his recipes in the U.S. and share some Slovenian cuisine with our southern culture. Some of the planned meals include: roast duck, caesarean prazenec, prekmurian stew, trout fillet with rosemary, octopus salad, vegetarian spinach noodles and 20 other entree and dessert foods.
Chef Irsic is traveling to Nashville as part of Sodexo’s Global Chef program. Lipscomb was chosen as one of only 30 universities throughout the United States to host an international chef. This prestigious program is designed to honor clients and showcase Sodexo’s finest chefs. The global chefs come from North America, South America, Europe and Asia and the program allows Sodexo to share talents, tips and tastes from different cultures around the world.
About The International Guest Chef
Chef TOMO IRŠIČ comes from Pohorje Styria in northeast Slovenia. Cooking authentic, traditional food from his native country is his passion that started as a child at home.
Beginning his cooking career in 2004, Chef Irsic honed his craft in hotel and restaurant kitchens learning everything about cooking fresh, authentic foods while trying new ingredients. His love for learning also extends to his hobbies of folk dancing and skiing. Chef Irsic says that every day is an adventure.
Before joining Sodxeo in 2009, Chef Irsic expanded his culinary skills on a boat preparing seafood such as mussels and squid straight from the ocean. Currently using his experiences in Sodexo Slovenia, Chef Irsic was thrilled to have the opportunity to share his passion, excitement and traditional dishes with the United States.
Visit www.globalchefprogram.com to see photos and video from past Global Chef events.