About Us
Konoba Gourmet is more than a name — it’s a tradition.
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A konoba was once a small stone house where our grandparents stored homemade wine, jams, prosciutto, and homemade sausages. It was a place of preparation, preservation, and gathering — where everything was made by hand and shared with family and friends. Today, many family-owned restaurants and wineries in Croatia carry the name Konoba, followed by the family’s last name, as a symbol of tradition, quality, and homemade food. That philosophy is the foundation of Konoba Gourmet.
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We are committed to using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Every vegetable and herb is carefully washed, hand-prepared, and gently dried at low temperatures to preserve flavor, nutrients, and natural enzymes. By working with peak-season produce, we ensure that every bottle is filled with vibrant, authentic flavor.
Our seasonings are always free from GMOs, fillers, preservatives, and anti-caking agents. They are lactose-free, gluten-free, and produced in a clean, controlled environment using professional-grade equipment that allows us to customize drying times for each ingredient to achieve optimal quality.
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Because produce can lose a significant portion of its nutrients after harvest, our low-heat dehydration process helps retain much of the natural vitamins and minerals — giving you real ingredients with real nutritional value, all year round.
We currently offer 14 signature blends, including several regional blends inspired by traditional recipes, while others are crafted to represent flavors from different cuisines around the world. Our goal is to bring global flavors into your kitchen while keeping the tradition of small-batch, handcrafted quality.
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Our blends are designed to simplify cooking while elevating your meals, helping you create rich, gourmet flavors with ease and confidence.
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Konoba Gourmet brings tradition and global flavor to your table.
Meet the Konoba King
With nearly 15 years in the hospitality industry, Matt built his career around one central idea: exceptional food starts with exceptional ingredients. Born and raised in Toronto with deep Croatian roots, he grew up in a family restaurant where he developed a strong appreciation for traditional cooking, fresh local produce, and the experience of bringing people together around the table. That early exposure shaped his philosophy on food — simple, high-quality ingredients prepared with care and meant to be shared.
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Over the years, Matt went on to become a Head Chef, Operations Manager, and mixologist at several of Toronto’s fine dining establishments, where he refined his understanding of flavor, balance, and ingredient quality.
Konoba Gourmet was born during the pandemic, when friends and clients began reaching out for recipes and cooking guidance while restaurants were closed. Wanting to make cooking both simple and exceptional at home, Matt began creating his own seasoning blends — combining real, fresh vegetables and herbs so people could create complex, gourmet flavors without needing dozens of individual ingredients.
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What began as small batches made for friends and family quickly became something more.
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Today, Matt brings together his culinary background, experience in recipe and product development, and passion for quality ingredients to create Konoba Gourmet’s signature blends. Each blend reflects his philosophy: real ingredients, carefully sourced produce, and flavors designed to elevate everyday cooking into something memorable.
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Konoba Gourmet is a reflection of Matt’s heritage, culinary experience, and his belief that food should be both simple and exceptional.
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Crafted with tradition. Designed for today.
