Evi Chioti
Executive Chef & Certified Judge at the International Taste Institute
President of Disciples Escoffier Cyprus
A passionate advocate for sustainable gastronomy, cultural heritage, and culinary diplomacy, Chef Chioti brings to the jury panel a distinguished career that bridges fine dining with education, research, and international collaboration.
Holding a BSc in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Macedonia(Greece), she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Cultural Policy and Development at the Open University of Cyprus, specialising in wine and gastronomy tourism. She is also a Certified Sustainable Gastronomy Chef from Alma–The International School of Italian Culinary Arts in Italy.
Evi serves as President of Disciples Escoffier Cyprus and is a professional member of several renowned culinary organisations, including theAcadémie Culinaire de France, Les ToquesFrançaises, Chefs Sans Frontières, and the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS). As an international judge, she has participated in major competitions such as the International Taste Institute (Brussels), La Cuiller d’Or (France), and the Disciples Escoffier Young Talents Escoffier contests in Paris and London. She also contributes her expertise to the French Honey Competition and the PDO Halloumi evaluation team in Cyprus.
Throughout her career, Evi has been recognised for her commitment to culinary excellence and sustainability, earning distinctions such as Gold Winner in Patisserie at the Chefs Club Athens and Awarded Chef at the Gastronomy Biennale in Rome for her Ancient Greek Cuisine presentation. Beyond competitions, she is dedicated to culinary education and sustainable development, organising seminars on Mediterranean cuisine, fermentation techniques, and sustainable gastronomy.
6 November 2025