What was the first food-related job you ever had?
My first job was in Alati By The Sea in Protaras joining the experienced kitchen staff, there I was making the preparation for food and salads.
Why did you want to become a chef?
Plating up food and creating new dishes is an art in itself, so a great profession for those that are creative.
What’s your favourite thing about being in this industry?
People love eating out, so whether you are helping make a special event happier or lunchtime meal more delicious, it’s good to know your work is being appreciated.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Τhat you must always create with passion.
What’s your favourite ingredient?
Vanilla.
What is your personal favourite dish?
Italian tiramisu.
What are the qualities of a good chef?
Imagination, leadership and teamwork.
In your opinion, what is the future of the culinary experience?
Always culinary experience evolves to something different and new. So I think that in the next years we will come up with a lot of new techniques and ideas in order to satisfy our constant will to make gastronomy even better.