The Kocbek Oil Mill in Stara Gora introduces a family tradition of pumpkin seed oil production dating back to 1929. The guided programme combines the story of pumpkins, the work of the mill and product tastings. The processing option also includes practical participation, bottling oil and making a personalised label.
Working hours
Group visits take place from Monday to Saturday in the morning, by prior arrangement. Booking by phone or email is required.
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Offer
27,00 EUR per person.
A family oil-making tradition
The guided visit introduces the family’s pumpkin seed oil production, which dates back to 1929. Participants follow pumpkins from ripening and harvesting through seed cleaning, grinding and oil production, and learn about their role in local cooking.
Tasting package for individual guests
The programme includes:
an introduction to traditional work at the oil mill;
the history of pumpkins and pumpkin seed oil;
a tasting of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds and products containing pumpkin seed oil;
individually prepared serving boards;
organisation and guiding.
The programme is intended for 2–25 people.
Processing package
The programme combines traditional work and the history of pumpkins with participation in pumpkin seed oil production.
The offer includes:
an introduction to work at the mill and the history of pumpkins and pumpkin seed oil;
participation in processing;
the option of processing 20 kg of pumpkin seeds, equivalent to one pan;
bottling the oil and creating a personalised label;
a tasting of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds and products containing pumpkin seed oil;
organisation and guiding.
The programme is intended for 6–15 people.