Olga Martynovskaya
My name is Olga Martynovskaya. I teach culinary arts at the Culinary Academy of Hector Jimenez Bravo, but I’m better known as the winner of the third season of the Ukrainian version of the Master Chef.
Anastasiya Holoborodko
Food is more than just sustenance—it’s an experience, a story, and a journey. Anastasiya Holoborodko, a passionate food journalist and gastronomist, explores global cuisines, healthy eating, and the cultural connections behind every dish. Join her in discovering flavors, traditions, and the art of mindful eating.
Nikolay Truba
For Nikolay Truba, cooking is more than a craft—it’s a way to share love, tradition, and harmony. A true Odessan, he blends classic flavors with modern techniques, always creating with passion. His kitchen is a place of warmth, learning, and, most importantly, great food.
Mikhail Marchuk
For Chef Mikhail Marchuk, cooking is an art—combining colors, aromas, and bold ideas to create unforgettable dining experiences. Inspired by Eastern philosophy and global gastronomy, he brings precision, passion, and creativity to every dish. At Touch Café, his goal is simple: to amaze and delight every guest.
Viktor Prodanov
Born and raised in Odessa, Viktor Prodanov traded a life at sea for a passion for cooking. A navigator turned chef, he brings adventure, tradition, and bold creativity to every dish. For him, food is more than flavor—it’s a story, a craft, and a way to bring people together.
Sergey Neboga
For 13 years, this chef has been bringing people joy through food, proudly wearing his cook’s hat at Pomodoro since its founding. Passionate about global cuisines and always seeking innovation, he dreams of creating a truly unique dish. Cooking isn’t just his job—it’s his greatest hobby and lifelong calling.
Aleksey Shvets
Aleksey “Lyosha” Shvets turned his lifelong passion for cooking into a career of creativity and discovery. Now a culinary school host and food stylist, he shares his expertise and explores new flavors worldwide.
Sergey Savenko
Sergey Savenko, chef at Marokana, crafts delightful dishes inspired by his passion for cooking and global experiences, especially his time in Japan. His goal is to create unforgettable culinary experiences for every guest.
Oleg Pashkevich
At 28, chef and sushi master, born in Odessa, began his culinary journey by apprenticing with a renowned Japanese sushi master in Kyiv. Now at Sushi360, he creates innovative sushi with a passion for quality ingredients and follows Kashrut laws, offering guests a unique blend of Japanese, Thai, and Odessa cuisine.
Sergey Kalinin
At 40, culinary journalist and passionate home cook, I believe in cooking healthy and tasty meals at home instead of relying on ready-to-eat food. With a lifelong love for cooking, my culinary community, iCook, encourages others to embrace the joy of home cooking. My dishes are inspired by global flavors, like the Thai-Italian Friendship Salad, which combines fresh greens, rich flavors, and a zesty dressing.
