Greek products at their finest!
At the specially designed Mediterranean Food Stage: GReek Origins at Hall 1, gastronomy meets tradition through a series of impressive live cooking shows, where top chefs and culinary creators present authentic recipes inspired by Greece’s rich cultural heritage.
Saturday, March 14
The day began with a live cooking show by the Region of Western Greece and chef Panagiota Douvri, followed by the Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, where executive chef Vasilis Papikinos created dishes based on local produce. Particular emphasis was placed on the agricultural economy, marked by the presence of the Vice-Regional Governor, Mr. Argyris Patakakis. A focal point of the event was the Fish from Greece Cooking Academy, supported by HAPO. Award-winning chef Alexandros Tsiotinis captivated the audience with two high-technique creations, highlighting the unique character of Greek fish, while Ms. Ismini Bogdanou (Director of Communication and Public Relations at HAPO) underlined the importance of sustainable production. In the afternoon, the baton was passed to island and mainland flavors; the Region of the South Aegean and Western Macedonia took the audience on a journey through traditional recipes, while the day concluded with the Region of Thessaly and chef Vasilis Panagoulis, and the Region of Crete with chef Manolis Chiros. During the presentation of Crete, Mr. Giorgos Pistoulis, Mandated Regional Councilor for Research & Innovation, emphasized the role of research and innovation in the evolution of the Cretan diet.
Live Cooking Shows Schedule
Sunday 15/03/2026
10:15 – 11:00 REGION OF IONIAN ISLANDS
Chefs: Christos Alamanos, Emiljano Stermungu
Speakers: Mr. Konstantinos Mouzakitis, President of the Corfu Chamber of Commerce & President of the Lefkada Chamber of Commerce
11:15 – 12:00 REGION OF EPIRUS
Chefs: Anastasios Tolis & Vasileios Karoubas, POINT HUB
Speaker: Sofia Fouki, Head of Local Products Promotio
12:15 – 13:00 REGION OF CENTRAL THE NORTH AEGEAN
Chef: Jenny Palaiologou, EPAS Apprenticeship School of Chios (VYPA)
Speaker: Panos Pitsios
13:15 – 14:00 REGION OF ATTICA
Chef: Iakovos Apergis, Executive Chef, member of LAEA Acropolis and Chef European 2025
Speakers: Ms. Dimitra Angelaki, Appointed Regional Councilor, Chef Konstantinos Mouzakis
14:15 – 15:00 REGION OF OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA
Chef: Konstantinos Georgantzas
Speaker: Bane Prelevic
15:15 – 16:00 EURICE European Program – Rice Recipes
Chef: Dina Nikolaou
16:15 – 17:00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CORINTH
Sommelier: Representative of the Chamber
Session: Tasting of Local Wines
17:15 – 18:00 REGION OF PELOPONNESE
Chef: Georgia Koutsikou, POINT HUB
Monday 16/03/2026
11:15 – 12:00 MUNICIPALITY OF SARONIKOS
12:15 – 13:00 MUNICIPALITY OF MARKOPOULO
Chef: Executive Chef of POINT HUB
Speaker: Fotini Nasou, Deputy Mayor of Communication–Outreach & Primary Sector Development
13:15 – 14:00 MUNICIPALITY OF KROPIA
Content: Showcasing local products (olive oil, wine, raisins, honey, grape molasses, etc.) through prepared dishes.
Speakers: Dimitris Kioussis, Mayor of Kropia, Christina Roiná, Deputy Mayor of Culture
14:15 – 15:00 MUNICIPALITY OF SPATA-ARTEMIDA
15:15 – 16:00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ARTA
