Barley porridge, kvass, and smoked pears: how Klopotenko wowed the judges on Polish MasterChef
27 May 04:18
Ukrainian chef, restaurateur, and promoter of Ukrainian cuisine Yevhen Klopotenko appeared on the Polish TV show *MasterChef TVN*. He became the first guest chef from Ukraine in the 15 seasons of the Polish version of the cooking show.
Klopotenko announced this on his social media accounts, posting a photo from the set, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
The episode of the Polish “MasterChef” featuring him is scheduled to air in the fall of 2026.
Klopotenko introduced Ukrainian cuisine in Poland
Yevhen Klopotenko said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to introduce Ukrainian cuisine to a Polish audience. According to him, he brought not only dishes to the show but also ingredients that showcase the uniqueness of Ukrainian gastronomy.
Among the ingredients the chef brought with him were:
- barley porridge;
- smoked pear;
- brynza;
- dill seeds;
- kvass;
- other Ukrainian products.
Klopotenko also mentioned bees, emphasizing that the world needs to know more about Ukrainian local products and culinary traditions.
The first Ukrainian chef in 15 seasons of Polish MasterChef
Klopotenko’s participation in the Polish TVN MasterChef was a landmark moment for Ukrainian gastronomy. Over the 15 seasons of the Polish show, he became the first guest chef from Ukraine.
This is significant not only as a television event but also as a cultural promotion of Ukraine. Through cuisine, ingredients, and traditional dishes, Ukrainian culture gains another platform for presentation abroad.
When will the episode featuring Yevhen Klopotenko air?
Klopotenko has not yet revealed any details about the challenges for the show’s participants. All that is known is that viewers will see the episode of the Polish “MasterChef” featuring him in the fall of 2026.
The Ukrainian chef has already shared a few photos from the set, but he’s saving the main intrigue for the broadcast.
