The pilot phase is complete: The competition “12 Faces of the Kitchen” began in Croatian nursing homes and care facilities – now we are taking the next step.

Our competition has packed its bags – from now on, we’re international.

Like good recipes that find their way into many kitchens, we want our competition to become internationally known.

New:

From now on, hospital kitchens are also included – because wherever cooking takes place, quality of life and humanity are created.

Why this step?
From the very beginning, partners and many interested parties encouraged us to think bigger. Time and again, they emphasized how important it is to give even more people recognition and motivation for their daily work. The need is immense.

In our conversations, there was quick agreement: nutrition and care are universal themes that connect people – across borders. At the same time, not only nursing homes but also hospital kitchens carry responsibility for daily well-being. They deserve the same attention.

From our own professional experience in the international healthcare industry, we also know: the interest extends far beyond Croatia. Many institutions from other countries have told us they would love to participate.

And finally: We are bridge-builders – and this competition is meant to build bridges between care, gastronomy, and tourism, between regions, countries, and cultures.

Our goal remains the same:
To make kitchen teams visible, to tell their stories, and to honor their work.
Only this time, even bigger, even more colorful – and across all borders.

Petra Reinbacher