Our Founders

Executive Chef Stylianos Dingas — International Gastronomy Ambassador | Founder & President of Tastynation Global. Recognized as one of the most influential and dynamic figures in contemporary Greek gastronomy, with an international presence spanning culinary education, innovation, gastronomic research and cultural diplomacy through cuisine. With a professional career exceeding 33 years, he has dedicated his life's work to the evolution of Greek gastronomy, its international promotion and the creation of bridges between culinary cultures around the world.

Born in Kavala, Greece, he discovered his passion for culinary arts at an early age, which led him to study at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid. His philosophy: Innovation without tradition has no roots, and tradition without evolution has no future. He has taught at the Institute of Vocational Training, the Horeca Academy, and is Co-Founder of the Institute of Hellenic Gastronomy.

Internationally recognized for his expertise in food smoking techniques and flavor technology development, he is among the pioneers in applying liquid smoke techniques in modern gastronomy. His book The Secrets of Smoke is used as educational material in culinary schools. He currently holds the position of Executive Chef R&D – Artemisia Spices (Thessaloniki).

Creator and host of culinary television shows Meet the Chef and Favorite Dish, with a new international project A Dish from the East. Institutional roles: President of Tastynation Global; President of Tastynation Greece; President of the Federation of Professional Chefs of Greece; Honorary President of the Chefs Club of Hellenic Gastronomy; Member of the World Association of Chefs Societies.

As an international culinary judge, he participates in global gastronomy competitions and professional forums. He founded TASTYNATION GLOBAL to unite chefs and gastronomy professionals worldwide through education, collaboration, cultural exchange and professional development. Official Motto: One World • One Kitchen • One Family.

Alexandra Agrafioti is a graduate of the Faculty of Philology of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" with extensive professional experience in communications, editorial work, translation, and international business development. She has significant experience in the tourism sector in Greece, developing strong expertise in managing international partnerships and cultural initiatives.

She is the founder and managing director of A BALKAN Ltd., a company operating internationally in the organization of exhibitions, business presentations, conferences, seminars, and cultural festivals. Through her work she promotes gastronomy as a tool of cultural diplomacy, strengthening cooperation between nations.

For many years she has collaborated with the Chefs Club of Hellenic Gastronomy, serving as a representative for the Balkan region. She is considered a leading figure within Tastynation Global, actively contributing to the development of the organization's international strategy and global partnerships.

Through the joint initiative of Ms. Agrafioti and Executive Chef Stylianos Digkas, the project Tastynation Greece was established. She has been a speaker at numerous international conferences, collaborates with Inter Expo Center Sofia, and serves as a representative of the international tourism exhibition Holiday & Spa Expo for Greece.