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World Travel Market – London

I was both thrilled and honoured to be asked to give a demo and an olive oil tasting at the huge and stunning stand of Visit Greece.  I loved everything…
Irini
10th November 2024
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Saga Holidays – Crete Retreat

Another very successful retreat led for Saga Holidays came to an end in October.  Guests were based in a hotel by the sea at the Hersonissos resort and we used…
Irini
10th November 2024
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Collaboration with Iberostar Hotels

I was approached by this family owned hotel chain who manage two hotels in Crete to collaborate in celebration of the relaunch of Iberostar Selection Creta Marine after its refurbishment…
Irini
31st July 2024
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Velani Hotel Retreat

A great group of guests and I enjoyed spending time in this country hotel on the foothills of the Lassithi mountains enjoying a range of activities including cooking, wine tasting,…
Irini
31st July 2024
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Hare & Hounds Olive Oil Event

I was thrilled to be invited to one of my favourite local pubs to hold an evening of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and that the event was sold out.  A…
Irini
31st July 2024
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20 Years of MasterChef

A wonderful event marking 20 years of the current format of MasterChefUK was held in the stunning space of Fishmongers Hall.  Most of the winners, finalists, critics and visiting chefs…
Irini
31st July 2024
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MasterChef World Collaboration

I felt really honoured to be the first European chef to be approached by MasterChef.com to record a number of recipes and I was happy to do that in Brussels. …
Irini
3rd January 2024
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Mediterranean Aperitivo

This was the second time that I was invited to help organise an event featuring Vermouth Di Torino, Pecorino Cheese, Amalfi Lemons and Kalamata Olives.   The event took place at…
Irini
3rd January 2024
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Wayfinding Women Retreat

Another group of wonderful people,  this time all women, trusted me to share with them a week of culinary and cultural exploration at Villa Iokasti.   Led by the wonderful Annie…
Irini
3rd January 2024
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October Culinary Retreat

The second retreat of the year at Villa Iokasti felt like the best holiday I have ever had, never mind my guests!  Such a wonderful group, I could not wish…
Irini
3rd January 2024
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Cumbria Life Feature ‘Irini Eats’

Having been the kind of person that have always enjoyed sharing what I know, feeling flattered when asked for a recipe or recommendations of any kind, was chaffed to be…
Irini
3rd January 2024
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Beetham Summer Festival – Tent Talk

One of the most thrilling experiences for me resulting from winning MasterChef continues to be giving talks where at the end guests approach to tell me how inspired they are…
Irini
1st August 2023
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ES Readers Awards Greek beach event

June 2023 ended with a wonderful event organised by the Evening Standard for the Greek National Tourism Organisation and the UK tour operator On The Beach at the Limin Club…
Irini
1st August 2023
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Launch of Yiayia Gin

June 2023 also saw the launch of a delicious gin by Shed One Gin. https://shed1distillery.com . Made with botanicals inspired by my birthplace, Crete and dedicated to all the Grandmothers,…
Irini
1st August 2023
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Guild Of Fine Food

In June I was thrilled to be invited to do some judging for the Guild of Fine Food this time as co-ordinating judge.  Many thousands of products arrive to the…
Irini
1st August 2023
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Bologna Honey Sommelier Course

At the end of May 2023 I participated in a highly informative and enjoyable honey sommelier course.  In the space of a week we learned a great deal about the…
Irini
31st July 2023
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Crete Culinary Retreat

The first culinary retreat of the year was held at Villa Iokasti for a week 9-16 May with huge success.   The group of guests from as far as the US…
Irini
31st July 2023