Celebrating Culinary Excellence at MEDYS 2025
In Category A Platinum, first place was awarded to Ioannis Pirpiridis of M/Y Bella Stella, with Viktoria Shcherbakova of M/Y Anka securing second place and Nikolaos Petroutsos of M/Y Rini V earning third. The Tablescaping Award was presented to Evelyn Rich of M/Y Artisan, in recognition of her outstanding table presentation.
In Category A, Georgios Elekidis of S/Y Meliti claimed the top spot, followed by Audeline Pitre of S/C Azul in second place and Antonis Pazianas of S/C Serenity in third. The Tablescaping Award in this category was awarded to Carmilyn Caliboso Apalla of M/Y Karma.
Warm congratulations are extended to all the winners for their remarkable achievements. Their passion and artistry contributed to another memorable edition of MEDYS, underscoring the event’s role as a leading platform for celebrating culinary innovation in luxury yachting.
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Our esteemed judges
Chef George Papazacharias joins the panel as one of Greece’s most forward-thinking culinary talents. At the helm of Delta Restaurant in Athens — the only restaurant in the country awarded two Michelin Stars and a Michelin Green Star — Chef Papazacharias is a pioneer of sustainable haute cuisine. His zero-waste philosophy and innovative vision have redefined modern Greek gastronomy, blending precision, responsibility, and bold creativity. As a judge, he brings a discerning eye and a deep appreciation for dishes that are both meaningful and meticulously crafted.
Chef Luca Piscazzi, Executive Chef at the Michelin-starred Pelagos Restaurant at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, also takes his place on this year’s judging panel. With a remarkable international career — including his leadership role at La Dame de Pic London, where he helped the restaurant earn two Michelin Stars — Chef Piscazzi offers a refined, global perspective grounded in Mediterranean excellence. His dedication to seasonality, sustainability, and technical precision makes him an ideal voice in evaluating this year’s interpretations of Greek cuisine.
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Competition Awards
