Mar-Bella Collection presents "Greek Chefs Abroad" for the fourth time

Greek hospitality meets global gourmet cuisine

Following the success of the past three years, the family-run Mar-Bella Collection has announced the return of its Greek Chefs Abroad series for this season. The event series presents a curated selection of exclusive pop-up dinners hosted by renowned top Greek chefs. These will serve as ambassadors for Greek cuisine in their respective destinations, creating a unique culinary experience at Mar-Bella Collection hotels.

The program brings together renowned Greek chefs from around the world in Corfu and Parga to celebrate the Greek culture of sharing and hospitality.

The event will kick off on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with Brussels-based chef Georges Athanassopoulos of Máloma. This will be followed by a unique dinner by two Michelin-starred chef Konstantin Filippou on July 13 at Nido. Other top chefs from New York and Bangkok will also be in attendance, using their international experience to transform traditional Greek dishes with new techniques and fresh local ingredients, in collaboration with the Mar-Bella Collection's in-house chef teams. At its core, the event series celebrates authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, spiced with a touch of international sophistication.

Highlights of the event:

Georges Athanassopoulos - June 22, Nido

Georges Athanassopoulos is co-founder and head chef of Màloma in Brussels. He is passionate about sustainable cooking and promotes local producers who share his philosophy of sustainability. He draws his creativity and inspiration from seasonal produce to offer a truly local and delicious menu. Georges will be the first chef in the series to collaborate with Nido's head chef Marina Katsoula and her team, celebrating the 'culture of sharing'.


Konstantin Filippou - July 13, Nido

Konstantin Filippou is a Greek-Austrian restaurant owner and head chef of the Vienna-based restaurant Konstantin Filippou. His menu consists exclusively of fish and seafood and reflects his love for the water and the high-quality products that live in it. His culinary creations include Amur carp, salmon trout, crayfish, white fish, catfish, Norway lobster, sardines, mussels and red prawns. The highly decorated two-Michelin-starred chef can look back on numerous awards, including the "Trophée Gourmet" A La Carte: Austria's most creative chef 2011, Gault Millau: Chef of the Year 2016, Gault Millau 2024: 5 toques (19 points), Guide Michelin 2023: 2 stars and A la Carte 2023: 99 points.


Dimitrios Moudios - August 3, Elix

Dimitrios Moudios opened his restaurant Ore in Bangkok at the beginning of this year. The restaurant, derived from the Greek term meaning "something beautiful", echoes the simplicity and elegance of a minimalist Japanese lifestyle and focuses on "water", using fresh spring water from Sai Yok to ensure a pure base for his unique style of cooking. Dimitrios has been active in the culinary scene since the age of 14; before Bangkok he worked at Berlin restaurant Ernst and traveled the world to join Rodolfo Guzmán for a Boragó pop-up in Madrid and before that in Santiago.


Nicholas Poulmentis - September 6, Elix

Nicholas Poulmentis, Executive Chef of Noema in Long Island, New York, has left an indelible mark on the culinary world. His innovative interpretation of Greek cuisine has earned him international acclaim, including a celebrated spot on the Food Network show "Chopped Champion". Born in New York to Greek parents, he moved to Greece at a young age and spent his formative years on the Greek island of Kythira. Nicholas has showcased his culinary finesse at the White House, combining the flavors of two worlds to preserve culture and tradition through the art of cooking. Nicholas will collaborate with Elix chef Dimitris Kakalikidis to create a truly unique, mouth watering symphony that transcends borders.

More information at www.marbella.gr/de