Upcoming Meat Me 5.0 Festival

This unique gastronomic event, first held in 2019, has quickly gained a reputation as a favorite food festival, reviving Dalmatia's rich culinary heritage in the post-tourist season. What sets it apart is its blend of authentic charm and traditional Dalmatian meat dishes, enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike.

The festival is supported by Zadar's four largest butchers – Paleka, Biloglav, Gobin, and Lukin – providing top-quality meat. Teams from local restaurant Hedonist, konoba Martina from Dugi Otok, and Tabbay meat products will prepare delicious delicacies. Additionally, teachers and students from Zadar’s Hospitality and Tourism School, led by expert Renato Kraljev, participate, promoting young culinary talent.

The entertainment part of the program will be provided by a DJ who will warm up the atmosphere every day of the festival, and the organizers also announce three concerts: on Thursday, Lucija Marcelić & Pink Noise will perform, on Friday, the famous rock&roll band from Zagreb - Swingers, while Saturday is reserved for the genius "cracked team'' - Kuzma & Shaka Zulu.

Program:

Wednesday, October 9

Flavors of the day: venison

Tabay Company daily menu:

Roe deer ragout

Daily menu of Hedonist restaurant:

Lunch / dinner: Venison a la Bourguignon

Dinner: Philly Cheese Steak

Daily menu of tavern Martina:

Mouflon with gnocchi

Morning program:

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DJ Troxy

11.30 a.m.

Concert: Elena Stella & AJ Trio

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Wine workshop: world red varieties in Zadar region

Evening program:

6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

DJ Troxy

Thursday, October 10

Flavors of the day: veal

Tabay Company daily menu:

Vitello tonnato

Daily menu of Hedonist restaurant:

Lunch / dinner: Veal stew

Dinner: Vitello Tonnato

Daily menu of tavern Martina:

Chickpeas with dried meat

Morning program:

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

DJ Rkoma

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Wine workshop: autochthonous red varieties in Zadar region

Evening program:

6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

DJ Rkoma

8.30 p.m.

Concert: Lucija Marcelić & Pink Noise

Friday, October 11

Flavors of the day: chicken and beef

Tabay Company daily menu:

Mixed wings

Drowned mexican tortilla stuffed with "Tabay Pulled Chicken"

Dalmatia via New York - sous vide pashticada in a burger bun

Daily menu of Hedonist restaurant:

Lunch / dinner: stewed beef ribs with demi-glace sauce and carrot puree

Dinner: chicken shish kebab in BBQ sauce & torn beef tortilla

Daily menu of tavern Martina:

Duck breast in orange, honey, sage and blueberry sauce

Morning program:

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DJ Alvize

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Wine workshop: sparkling wines from Zadar region

4 p.m.

Wine Garden: Vinorel painting workshop - painting with red wine

Evening program:

6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

DJ Alvize

9 p.m.

Concert of the group Swingers

Saturday, October 12

Topic of the day: lamb and pork

Tabay Company daily menu:

Pag Taco

Al Pastor Taco

Tabay Ribs

Daily menu of Hedonist restaurant:

Lunch: Ribollita alla Hedonist

Lunch / dinner: lamb liver alla Hedonist

Dinner: Hedonist imperial sandwich

Daily menu of tavern Martina:

Lamb with peas

Morning program:

11 - 14 hours

Back2basic Association: mixing free non-alcoholic cocktails with and for children

DJ Elvis

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Wine workshop: Maraština vs. Pošip varieties

Evening program:

6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

DJ Tome

9 p.m.

Concert of the group Kuzma & Shaka Zulu

OFF PROGRAM (every day):

Chefs Kitchen: Hedonist restaurant, Martina tavern and Tabay company

Wine Bar "Wine Garden": workshops of the Association of Winemakers of Zadar region

Cocktail Bar: Association of bartenders B2B

EXHIBITORS:

Association of Pag Cheese Producers

Nin Saltworks Ltd.

Family agricultural holding Bačić

Žampera Dairy, Žman

PARTNERS:

Zadar School of Hotel Management, Tourism and Hospitality

Kotanyi Ltd.

METRO Cash & Carry Ltd.

Butcheries Gobin 

Butcheries Paleka

Butcheries Biloglav

Butcheries Lukin