Peter Minaki
Chef | Cookbook Author
Founder of Kalofagas
Email Address
info@kalofagas.ca
At The Greek Experience 2025, Peter will serve as a key host, leading attendees through cooking demonstrations, product showcases, and insightful culinary conversations. With his signature warmth, wit, and depth of knowledge, Peter brings a vibrant, down-to-earth presence that makes everyone feel like family at the Greek table.
About Peter
A pillar of the Greek culinary scene in North America, Peter Minaki brings authenticity, energy, and irresistible flavor to everything he touches. As the creator of the beloved food platform Kalofagas – Greek Food & Beyond, Peter has spent over a decade sharing traditional and modern Greek recipes with global audiences, earning a loyal following of home cooks, food lovers, and cultural enthusiasts alike.
Born and raised in Canada to Greek parents, Peter draws deep inspiration from his heritage, travels to Greece, and the rustic yet refined cuisine that defines the Mediterranean lifestyle. He is a published cookbook author, an in-demand culinary instructor, and a regular media personality known for his engaging, no-fuss approach to Greek cooking. His passion for food is matched only by his commitment to community, education, and preserving Greek culinary traditions for future generations.
Education
Peter learned classical Mediterranean cooking through hands-on experience in kitchens, workshops, and travel, rather than through formal culinary school. Over the years, he has developed expertise in traditional Greek techniques such as hand-rolled phyllo and seafood preparation. His culinary style is deeply informed by personal heritage and enriched through immersive experiences across Greece and the Mediterranean.
Professional Experience
Peter is the founder and driving force behind Kalofagas Greek Food & Beyond — a brand that includes a successful blog, cookbooks, private catering services, cooking classes, and curated pop-up dining events in Toronto, New York, and New Jersey. His well-known Greek Supper Club events feature themed experiences such as Captain Corelli’s Feast and Spring seafood celebrations. He also teaches phyllo-making and Mediterranean cooking at venues such as St. Lawrence Market in Toronto and culinary studios across North America. His private dinners have earned praise for their authenticity, attention to detail, and hospitality.
Publications & Media Appearances
Peter is the author of several cookbooks focused on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, including The Everything Green Mediterranean Cookbook and The Everything One-Pot Mediterranean Cookbook. He has been featured in food and lifestyle magazines and interviewed on culinary podcasts and programs, where he is recognized as a leading voice in Greek and Mediterranean home cooking.
Community Engagement & Classes
Peter regularly hosts immersive workshops, supper clubs, and cooking classes that showcase the flavors and techniques of Greek cuisine. His phyllo-from-scratch classes and Mediterranean seafood sessions are highly sought after by food lovers and home cooks alike. He is also active on social media, especially Instagram, where he shares recipes, cooking tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his culinary adventures.
Culinary Philosophy
Peter embraces the Mediterranean diet as a lifestyle, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients, olive oil, seafood, legumes, grains, and traditional Greek flavors. His cooking philosophy focuses on making Greek cuisine accessible, healthy, and joyful — encouraging people to cook more at home while staying connected to cultural heritage.
