Kaloyan Kolev
Chef Kaloyan Kolev has over 19 years of professional experience in the field and over 7 in the field of education, having always carried within him a passion for cooking. He is open to learning new cultures and cuisines, and successfully works in a fast-paced environment. He is always ready to face new challenges.
Chef Kaloyan graduated from an international culinary school in 2014, and during his studies he completed two internships abroad – at “Market by Jean-Georges” in Doha, Qatar and at “Jean-Georges Steakhouse” in Washington, D.C., USA. At a very young age, he had the rare opportunity to work on three different continents, which allowed him to interact with and gain experience from renowned European, American, and Asian chefs.
Before joining the team of the Institute of Culinary Arts at the Higher School of Management, where he has been for over 6 years, Chef Kaloyan worked for 5 years in Norway, including as Sous Chef to Geir Skeie, winner of the most prestigious world culinary competition Bocuse d'or in 2009. This invaluable experience helps him successfully adapt different flavors, aromas and ingredients, allowing him to express and demonstrate his skills in a wide range of national cuisines from different parts of the world.
Working all over the world, Chef Kaloyan has managed to develop solid communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to successfully train his students. Organized, creative and innovative in his presentations, he has the talent to use products and ingredients in the most efficient way possible, with minimal costs and without wasting time.
His rich professional experience has led Chief Kolev to great success. Just some of his recent achievements are:
Achievements and Awards
2018
1st Place
2nd Place
2018
3 gold medals from the International Culinary Competition in Aydin, Turkey in 2018.
"Best International Chef" and the bronze medal for "Best International Team" at Gastromak 2018 in North Macedonia
2018
1st Place
2019
1st Place
Best team of the Culinary Cup of Bulgaria.
Gold medal and the cup for "Best Chef of the Year" at the 11th International Culinary Competition in Southern Europe, held in Thessaloniki, Greece.
2023
2nd Place
Silver medal in the "restaurant dessert" category at the 12th International Culinary Competition in Southern Europe, which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, in early 2023.
2023
4th Place
2025
1st Place
Biorest Cup 2023 in a team with students of the Institute of Culinary Arts Dimitar Paskov and Diana Markova.
Bulgarian Paella Champion for 2025.
2025
4th Place
4th World Paella Championship held in Valencia September 2025.