Chef Chris Sidiropoulos
With a kitchen journey that reads like a culinary fairy tale, Chef Chris Sidiropoulos steps into the limelight at AGORA. Armed with a treasure trove of culinary adventures alongside top chefs worldwide, he brings a flavour-packed flair and a sprinkle of passion for good dining.
Hailing from the foodie haven of Chalkidiki, Chris's love for great taste runs deep in his DNA. Raised in a family of hospitality pros and a beekeeping dad, food has always been his passion.
Fuelled by friends' rave reviews of his dishes, Chris chased his gastronomic dreams, finding his true love in cooking under the watchful eye of his first mentor. From there, he sharpened his skills at prestigious spots like the 2-Michelin-starred Midsummer House with Daniel Clifford, perfecting his craft and elevating his cooking game.
The Beginning
Venturing to Hide, a 1-Michelin-starred gem, Chris fine-tuned his culinary style, focusing on quality ingredients to create dishes that sing with flavour. His French cuisine skills levelled up at The Ritz London under top chef John Williams, and later at Ormer with Sofian Msetfi, scoring prestigious accolades like a Michelin Star and 4 AA rosettes.
A shining star in the culinary world, Chris wowed judges competing in the Roux Scholarship, making it to the national finals and ranking among the UK's top 6 chefs - a true culinary feat!
London
First Ventures
Greece
Home
Returning home to Greece, Chris added his magic touch to the kitchen at 1-Michelin-starred Hytra in Athens as Chef de Cuisine, bringing his global culinary journey full circle.
Now is the ultimate time for Chris to share his one-of-a-kind flair, blending top-notch expertise with a love for big flavour, masterful cuisine, and top-notch local produce.
Jumping on board with AGORA seems like destiny for Chris, hailing from the seaside charm of Nikiti, Chalkidiki. He cherishes the timeless elegance of Symi, a place where his culinary magic feels right at home.
With Chris at the helm and his trusty crew by his side, Symi is set to shine even brighter on the culinary world stage! 🌟
