Meet Šime Sušić – Your MasterChef Gourmet Guide
Šime at a Glance
MasterChef Winner Champion of Croatia’s first MasterChef, known for refined seafood dishes
Educator Geography teacher in Zagreb, creator of the food-geography elective
Adventurous Explorer Kayaked 1,200 km across 47 Croatian islands, cooking with locals
Culinary Passion Specializes in fresh, seasonal dishes reflecting coastal Croatia
Šime Sušić earned his culinary fame as the winner of Croatia’s first MasterChef in 2011, captivating judges with inventive dishes—particularly his signature poached fish with asparagus, anchovies, and chili—despite having the least professional cooking experience among finalists
Since then, he has continued to enrich Croatia’s gastronomic identity through both cooking and education.