Radi Stambolov

Radi Stambolov is a distinguished Bulgarian pastry chef and culinary educator holding the rank of Associate Professor, currently instructing students at the Culinary Arts Institute of Varna University of Management. He is the founder and co-owner of Gavrosh Gourmet pastry shop, RS Chocolatier chocolate shop, Pastry Club Bulgaria, and Pastry Academy, dedicated to preserving Bulgarian culinary heritage while integrating global gastronomic trends.

His educational foundation includes:

• Graduation from Pastry Technical School "Hristo Nikov" in Sofia
• Graduation from College of Tourism in Varna
• Specialization under Wilhelm Hendl at Vienna "Hotel Imperial" (The Luxury Collection/ITT Sheraton)
• Associate Professorship of Italian Cuisine at Squola Albergiera di Ristorante di Serramazzoni, Italy (2008)

Stambolov's professional focus spans Culinary Arts with specialized expertise in Pastry techniques, Bulgarian traditional cuisine preservation, Italian culinary methods, and artisanal Chocolate Making. His work emphasizes bridging heritage recipes with contemporary international trends through hands-on innovation.

As an educator, he mentors students at Varna University of Management, leveraging decades of experience including service at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan and preparation of delicacies for 13 national presidents. His leadership extends to founding Bulgaria's premier pastry ventures which function as living laboratories for culinary development.

Stambolov directs multiple operational hubs including Gavrosh Gourmet, RS Chocolatier, and Pastry Academy where he cultivates Bulgaria's next generation of pastry artisans through practical training and cultural preservation initiatives.