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…
Irini1st August 2023
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,…
Irini1st August 2023
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…
Irini1st August 2023
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…
Irini31st July 2023
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…
Irini31st July 2023
It is one thing to live in the most foodie county in the UK and quite another to be asked to present the food awards for what was best during…
Irini23rd March 2023
I was chuffed when I was invited by Olive Oil Times to present at their one-week long olive oil sommelier course in London. It was the same course that I…
Irini23rd March 2023
I am thrilled that the amazing foodie platform that is Great British Chefs is host to some of my recipes and chose to feature Under The Olive Tree as their…
Irini16th December 2022
I was invited to host an event for press and influencers at the Guild Of Fine Food premises in London for www.mediterraneanaperitivo.com. I needed to feature Amalfi lemons, Vermouth di…
Irini20th November 2022
I loved designing a canape and bowl menu and cooking with the resident team of Six Park Place in Mayfair for guests of the travel industry at an event hosted…
Irini9th November 2022
I so loved taking part in the Taste Cumbria Cockermouth festival, this my beloved home being such a foodie county! While I was there, I was thrilled to show two…
Irini9th November 2022
No sooner was I back from Crete and I found myself designing recipes for the SMWS and was photographed by the talented Victoria Sedgwick for the magazine. John being a…
Irini9th November 2022
It was a real joy to cook on the 31st August for Sue and her husband David whom I met on the Simpson culinary retreat along with their family at…
Irini2nd September 2022
On the 11th August, I cooked at a friend's restaurant in the picturesque village of Koutouloufari in Crete, Villa Iokasti Restaurant. It is always thrilling to meet foodies, followers on…
Irini2nd September 2022
The culinary retreat by Simpson Travel that was planned for 2021 but never happened due to Covid, took place from 26 July to 2nd August 2022. It was great fun…
Irini2nd September 2022
On 4th July, I was thrilled to cook for Stuart's family (he was celebrating a special birthday) at the beautiful Cark Manor. An 8 course dinner with some fabulous Greek…
Irini5th July 2022
On 30th June, I (working with the resident team of Six Park Place housing the Royal Overseas League Club) delivered to the members a six course tasting menu with favourite…
Irini5th July 2022
On 23rd June, I (aided by the very talented chef Steven Doherty) catered for over 100 people a cruise on the beautifully refurbished MV Raven of Ullswater Steamers in a…
Irini25th June 2022
Invited by Odysea Limited I was at their stand for two days over this incredible food festival and loved every minute of it. I showed visitors to the stand how…
Irini25th June 2022
I have been often quoted saying that MasterChef was much more to me than a cooking competition. The 3-month long experience challenged me in many ways that I never expected…
Irini25th June 2022
I was thrilled to be invited to work with the resident team at Six Park Place in Mayfair, the home of the Royal Overseas League and our collaboration was kickstarted…
Irini25th June 2022
