Greek Feasts

About the Chefs

Georgianna Hiliadaki

Georgianna is a culinary innovator who is constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional Greek cuisine. Her passion for food began at a young age, and she honed her skills in some of the world's top kitchens, including El Bulli. Georgianna’s secret recipe is mixing innovation with tradition in an avant-garde manner. For her, cooking is a form of expressing your feelings. She co-owned the acclaimed restaurant Funky Gourmet in Athens and has received numerous awards for her outstanding creations. She was awarded 2 Michelin Stars at the age of 34, making her the youngest and only Greek female Chef to win such an accolade. She is the Executive Chef/Co-founder of the following restaurants in London that illustrate Modern Greek Gastronomy: OPSO, INO & Pittabun. Chef Georgianna has been named the Best Female Chef in Greece and 4th Best Female Chef in the World. She also worked as a lecturer at Harvard University teaching Culinary Psychology throughout 2021 and 2022.

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George Calombaris

George Calombaris is one of the world’s most decorated chefs; recognised around the world for his culinary genius & his absolute passion for food. Australian-born, George is known for his fine-dining Greek cooking. George has competed in Bocuse D'or, won Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Chef of the Year, and has owned some of Australia’s finest restaurants. George has written several successful cookbooks and headlined Masterchef Australia for 12 years.

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Giorgos Tsoulis

Chef, author and tv personality Giorgos Tsoulis specialises in modern Mediterranean cuisine, and has been an executive chef at several top Greek restaurants. Giorgos has won the “Chef of the Year” award twice and has been honoured as “Worldwide Ambassador for Greek Gastronomy”. With a passion for education and sustainable cooking practices, Giorgos is an ambassador for WWF Hellas for sustainable cuisine, working on the #Eat4Change, #Farm2Fork and #TasteTheOcean campaigns.

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Helena and Vikki Moursellas

Helena and Vikki Moursellas are Adelaide-born identical twins whose earliest memories are filled with the fragrant bustle of their Greek grandmother Koula's kitchen. Under her guiding hand, they mastered the art of beautiful traditional recipes like slow-braised lamb, hand-torn phyllo and the bright tang of fresh tzatziki-and discovered a lifelong love affair with their love of Greek food. Today, these culinary siblings split their time between Sydney and London, where they weave their heritage into every frame and flavour. As photo chefs, recipe developers and food stylists, they've turned family classics into contemporary must-tries-first in Peináo: A Greek Feast For All (Smith Street Books, 2023), then again in Taking You Home: Simple Greek Food (Hachette Australia). Whether crafting glossy magazine spreads or teaching home cooks how to coax extraordinary taste from humble ingredients, Helena and Vikki celebrate the warm, communal spirit of Greek cuisine in every project they touch.

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Stelios Parliaros

Chef Stelios Parliaros is a renowned pastry chef and founder of Sweet Alchemy - a pastry shop in Athens, Greece. Stelios is known for his innovative and creative approach to pastry and has been described as the 'national confectioner of Greece'. He has won numerous awards and has a passion for using Greek ingredients. From traditional Greek sweets to modern creations that push the boundaries of flavour and texture, every bite is a delight for the senses.

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Athinagoras Kostakos

Athinagoras Kostakos is a celebrated Greek Chef and Culinary Director known for his deep appreciation of Greek cuisine and Mediterranean tradition. His rise to prominence began with the popular show Top Chef (Greece), which he won in 2010, leading to a decade as head chef at Bill & Coo in Mykonos. He has since shaped the culinary vision of renowned venues like Scorpios, Nōema, and Mazi in London. Kostakos is also a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on the evolution of Greek gastronomy on the global stage.

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About the Chefs