Chef Manu Michelbach

Manu Michelbach brings 15+ years of European kitchen experience and a talent for reimagining Romanian tradition with modern technique.

Committed to local, seasonal produce and sustainability, he has led teams as Head Chef at Aniroc Signature Hotel (2022–2024) and Gemi Conference & Events (2023–2024), and is currently a collaborating chef for Iulius Congress Hall & the Packed in Flavour project—work that connects directly with Timișoara’s Banat food scene. Earlier roles include Roca Brună in Arad County (2020–2022).

His accolades—UNIchef Cup finalist (Knorr Primerba/Unilever, 2024) and Rising Star Chef podiums (2023, 2024)—underscore both craft and momentum. Signature experiences such as the Medieval Fusion Dinner at Bran Castle, Delta Fish Feast pop-ups, and culinary masterclasses in Arad show a chef who pairs storytelling with technique. For Banat 2028 – European Region of Gastronomy, he can co-create Banat menus, lead chef residencies and youth workshops, and curate festival gastro-zones—delivering the spirit of Banat beyond borders.

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