01 – 03 February 2025
@ 11th EXPOTROF - The B2B Fine Food Exhibition
3rd Mediterranean Chef’s Competition
Athens - Greece
MCC 2025
3rd Mediterranean Chef’s Competition
The biggest Mediterranean cooking competition is taking place
in the 11th EXPOTROF – The B2B Fine Food Exhibition in MEC Paiania – Greece on the 01 – 03 February 2025
A major gastronomical event
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Mediterranean Chef Competition
The 3rd Mediterranean Chef’s Competition is back
MEC Exhibition Center will be opening once again its gates to host the biggest cooking competition in Greece on the 01 – 03 February 2025.
Chef’s Club of Greece will be organizing once again the 3rd Mediterranean Chef’s Competition, having many participations from Greece and abroad, and will be expecting each and every one to visit this culinary feast!
Stay tuned for original and classical competition categories, significant prices and many more surprises orchestrated by Chef’s Club of Greece
EXPOTROF - The B2B Fine Food Exhibition
For fine Greek cuisine
The unique EXPOTROF exhibition, with more than 10 years of presence and consistency in the Greek food industry and numerous producers of artisanal, small-scale production and delicatessen products, presents exclusively at the exhibition the 3rd Mediterranean Cooking & Confectionery Competition.
six categories
Competing Categories
Nearly 20 culinary competitions are organized by the Chef’s Club of Greece
along with significant prizes and many surprises.
Α | CHEFS - LIVE
A2 | Seafood & Fish
A3 | Meat Premium Cuts
A4 | Chicken
A5 | Vegan Dish
A6 | Finger Food
A7 | Live Carving (Chopping / Carving of vegerables & fruits)
Individual participation
Open for Submission
Check DetailsΒ | PASTRY CHEFS - LIVE
B2 | Vegan Dessert
B3 | Cake
B4 | Sweet Street Food
Open for Submission
Check DetailsC | TEAMS - LIVE
C2 | Yacht Chef & Steward
Open for Submission
Check DetailsD | CULINARY SCHOOLS - LIVE
D2 | Black Box
Open for Submission
Check DetailsE | CULINARY SCHOOLS - SHOWPIECES
Ε2 | Non edible Centerpiece, covered with sugar paste
Open for Submission
Check DetailsF | STUDENTS
F2 | Chicken
F3 | Plated Dessert
F4 | Risotto
Students participate in this category, regardless of whether or not their school participates in the competition.
Open for Submission
Check Detailsjudged by the best
The MCC Evaluating Committee
A selection of acknowledged Culinary Professionals will provide their expertise
to evaluate and determine the winners of the 3rd Mediterranean Chefs Competition.
George Damianou
Ex. Chef George Damianou, WORLDCHEFS’ South Europe Continental Director, Honorary president of the Cyprus Chefs Association and a WORLDCHEFS certified international judge for culinary and pastry competitions.
Mr Damianou with more than 30 years of experience in professional kitchens, had himself participated in many international culinary competitions and has been a judge for many years at the biggest competitions in Europe. Also, he had been the director of Cyprus’ National Teams
Sarkis Yacoubian
Chef Sarkis Yacoubian is a WORLDCHEFS continental judge and founder & president of Taste of peace since 2007.
Mimoza Balla
Chef Mimoza Balla is a WORLDCHEFS continental judge and member of the Board of Director of Albanian chefs and cooks.
Master degree in business and tourism management, owner of her own restaurant in Tirana, chef instructor and television chef.
Evangelos Bilibas
Ex. Chef Evangelos Bilibas is the Chef-Patron of the award-winning Aphrodite Garden Restaurant in Pithagorion, Samos. He is a regular member of the Chefs Club of Greece and a certified WORLDCHEFS regional judge.
He has 35 years of experience in the field of gastronomy with a presence in Greece and abroad while he specializes in creative Greek cuisine inspired by Greek tradition with the use of modern cooking methods.
Evagoras Hatzipavlou
Chef Evagoras Hatzipavlou is the Vice President of Education and Publications of the Association of Chefs of Cyprus and Regional Judge of WORLDCHEFS. He has been working as an educator for the last 15 years & remains commercially active as Executive Chef & Consultant of the CNC company with two award-winning restaurants. He has taken part in various cooking competitions inside and outside Cyprus and in 2012 he was awarded the Pancypriot food innovation award.
Michalis Michaelidis
Chef Michalis Michaelidis holds ASc & BSc degrees in Culinary Arts and PGD in Management. He has also attended a wide range of seminars. He has worked in various hotel and catering establishments as well as a business consultant.
He is an approved regional judge by WORLDCHEFS, a trainer by the Human Resources Development Authority and a Certified Hospitality Supervisor by AHLEI and since 2015 he has been working as a Culinary instructor in Secondary Technical and Vocational Education.
He is an active member of the Association of Chefs of Cyprus and since 2016 he has held the position of General Secretary which he holds until today.
George Kyprianou
George Kyprianou holds a higher diploma in Hotel & Tourism Studies from Austria, a BA in Culinary Arts and a Master’s Degree in Education from Middlesex University, Great Britain.
He has been working in Technical Education since 2005. He has appeared as an accredited judge of WORLDCHEFS in many Competitions such as Cairo, Egypt, Thessaloniki, Greece, Sheffield, England, Vienna, Austria, Tampere, Finland and has participated since the establishment of the 1st Olympic Cooking Team for 4 years as the Organizing Chef.
Wei Tian
Ambassador of Hellenic Chefs’ Association, President of Society of Eminent Chefs in China. Organizing Committee of the China International Executive Chef Culinary Competition.
With over 40 years of extensive experience in professional kitchens, Mr. Tian was in the position of executive chef at numerous five-star hotels across China. Mr. Tian has organized numerous international culinary competitions in China, providing guidance and support to culinary teams in the country.
Asim Pregëzaj
Asim Pregëzaj is the esteemed President of the Association of Albanian Chefs and Cooks. With a deep passion for gastronomy and a commitment to excellence, Mr. Pregëzaj actively participates in culinary events, competitions, and workshops, inspiring the next generation of culinary professionals while preserving the rich heritage of Albanian gastronomy.
HEALTH & SAFETY JURY
Kastanis Christos
District Manager
Ecolab GR
Lagoudakis Giorgos
District Manager
Ecolab GR
Kapetanaki Eirini
Sales Development Manager
Ecolab GR
Karvouni Georgia
Key Account Manager
Ecolab GR
Kalanopsis Kon/nos
Territory Manager
Ecolab GR
Maria Loi
Ιnternationally renowned entrepreneur, author, television personality and philanthropist, ambassador of a lifestyle that nurtures a healthy body and soul, melding ancient Greek and modern Mediterranean diet.
Vaggelis Bilibas
Heavily experienced consultant and enterprenuer, greek Tourism Ministry official certifier and owner of the Aphrodite restaurant in Samos Island, awarded GTBB 2021 Chef of the Year (Greek Taste Beyond Borders Organization).
Petros Gavriel
Executive Chef of Soxedo Cyprus, with a MSC in Hospitality Management, A level judge of WORLDCHEFS, 3 times leader of the National Culinary Team of Cyprus, former backup president of Cyprus Chefs Association (CCA).
Argiro Zafiri
B level judge of WORLDCHEFS with a 40year culinary experience, advocate for the traditional greek gastronomy and its evolution with a niche in menu design and HR.
George Damianou
President of Cyprus Chefs Association, an experienced executive chef, specializing in Italian, French and Continental Fine-Dining Cuisine with more than 25 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience.
Georgia Karvouni
Hygiene Specialist by Ecolab. Chemical Engineer who supports businesses in the food and hospitality industry to achieve hygiene safety and natural resources management.
educational events
25 Hosted Masterclasses & Talks
with Stavros Psomopoulos, Ilias Skoulas, Sofi Ourgantzidou, Dimitris Chronopoulos, Dimitris Vassileiou, Stamatis Tsilias, Maria Loi, Giorgos Stylianoudakis, Cesare Casella, Kostas Athanasiou and more…
MCC2022
The Competition is Concluded!
The 2nd Mediterranean Chefs Competition hosted in 2022 by the Hellenic Chef’s Association in the Peace & Friendship Stadium was a huge success and resulted in an immense culinary experience for contestants and visitors alike.
We look forward into another successful event that will set the highest of stakes for the future of the Mediterranean gastronomical landscape.
Join us in a unique and tasteful expedition
claim your mcc award
Join the Competition
ATTENTION: If you are unable to register, please kindly send your details and category to the email: [email protected]
our heritage
2nd MCC - 2022
The Second International Competition of Mediterranean Culinary & Pastry Arts was organized by the Hellenic Chefs Club in 2022 at the Peace & Friendship Stadium and was a tremendous success, providing a dynamic gastronomic experience for both participants and visitors.
The 3rd competition will set the highest standards for the future of Mediterranean Gastronomy.
Join us in a unique and tasteful expedition
Athens - Greece
The 3rd Mediterranean Chefs Competition will be hosted
in the Mediterranean Exhibition Center in Paiania, Athens, Greece
The Mediterranean Chefs Competition is co-organized by the Hellenic Chef’s Association and RM International with the support of the World Association of Chefs Societies
CONTACT:
[email protected]
Leof. Vouliagmenis 171, Dafni 172 37
+30 210 8251401
