THE JOURNEY TO GERMANY
THE FIRST ORIGINAL GREEK “KANTINA” TAKES GERMANY BY STORM
Are so-called food trucks a concept from USA? Greece’s food trucks, named „Kantinas“ exist since the 60s. In the 70s the concept boomed. At most beaches and in most parking lots you could find a Kantina that is selling Greek delicacies. But not everyone was able to obtain a business license. In most cases they were reserved for the needy, for example those who were disabled due to war injuries or families with many children, etc. Until this day it is not easy to receive a business license in Greece.
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME.
WHAT DOES MERAKLES MEAN?
Merakles; Meraklis; Enthusiast; He, with a passion for everything he does. He, with good taste and appreciation for beauty. He, who loves the finer things in life and everything, that has been artfully and passionately crafted.
My role model … Georgios Delisavvas the First. He had the most beautiful garden with the most delicious fruits and vegetables in all of our village. He prepared the best salads and the tastiest „Tiganias“ (meat stews). A good-hearted man, a handsome man, a loved man.
Georgios Delisavvas the Second.
"Learn from the past before planning the future."
Quote from Ancient Greece
MERAKLES
GEORGIOS DELISAVVAS THE SECOND
GASTRONOME WITH HEART AND SOUL
Working in the family business that exists since 1976. Is passionate about being a host to others. After ten years full of an enormous variety and the amazing intuition for gastronomical trends, Merakles founder Georgios Delisavvas was inspired to create a fresh, innovated business concept. The model is certainly expendable.
One vision, one line, one goal. A family striving for success together.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
Steve Jobs
MEET THE TEAM
THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS IS IN OUR DNA
ZOI
Ζωή
DR. YEEROS
Δρ. Γύρος
Brought to you by Merakles straight from Saloniki, cooking the best Gyro of her career. 30 years’ worth of grilling experience in Greek system catering. A team player through and through.
JORGOS
Γιώργος
SERVICE
Ταμείο
This is what Greek hospitality looks like. Careful planning, final inspection, great customer service and communication in German, English and Greek. Gastronomer with passion.
WULLA
Βούλα
CHEF DE MERAKLES
Σέφ του Μερακλή
Leading chef in the kitchen for 44 years. Main kitchen management, quality control and procurement.
“Merakles requires the same effort and attention as a successful restaurant.”
GEORGIOS
Γιώργος
MANAGER
Διεύθυνση
For us, the experiences with Merakles have taught us how to develop a Mediterranean gastronomy concept in Germany. Future-oriented thinking and acting are the basis for Merakles’ success.
