Ana Roš
Ana Roš Stojan | |
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| Born | 1972 Slovenia |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, culinary entrepreneur |
| Known for | Managing the kitchen at Hiša Franko; Best Female Chef 2017 by The World's 50 Best Restaurants |
Ana Roš Stojan (born 1972) is a Slovenian chef and autodidact culinary entrepreneur who manages the kitchen at Hiša Franko, located in Kobarid, Slovenia.
Initially competing as an alpine skier on Yugoslavia's youth national team, Roš transitioned her career after completing studies in diplomacy in Gorizia. She encountered her then-partner Valter Kramar, whose family owned Hiša Franko. Upon the retirement of Kramar's parents, Roš and Kramar assumed control of the establishment despite initial hesitation from her own relatives. Beginning her work as a waitress while Kramar trained as a sommelier, Roš took over as head chef following the departure of the previous chef.
With encouragement from her mother-in-law and acquaintances, she rapidly crafted a unique culinary identity that earned regional recognition. In 2010, she was highlighted by the Italian publication Identità Golose, which led to invitations to elite culinary gatherings such as Hangar-7’s Ikarus restaurant in Salzburg and New York’s Gelinaz Grand Shuffle. Her international reputation expanded further after appearing on Netflix’s Chef's Table in 2016. The following year, she received the title of Best Female Chef from The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Roš’s cooking style creatively reimagines traditional dishes from the upper Soča valley by utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Her methodology is characterized as "technical, almost scientific," focusing particularly on raw techniques and vegetable preparations.
Recognition
Roš was featured in the 2016 Netflix documentary Chef's Table. In 2017, The World's 50 Best Restaurants academy honored her as the top female chef globally. By 2019, Travel + Leisure recognized Hiša Franko as one of the top 30 restaurants worldwide.
When Slovenia was first included in the Michelin Guide in 2020, Hiša Franko received two Michelin stars along with commendation for its commitment to sustainability. In 2023, the restaurant achieved three Michelin stars and was also awarded a green star for its environmentally responsible practices.
Personal life
Roš and Kramar are parents to two children. In addition to Slovene, she speaks English, Italian, French, Croatian, Spanish fluently and has conversational skills in German.