Meet George Gkouveris

George Gkouveris, born and raised in Sparta, Greece, has shown a love for food as a young child growing up in his family’s restaurant. Through young emersion in Greek cuisine, he developed the deepest love for the Greek culinary arts and hospitality.

As a young man, he moved to the United States to further pursue his goal of excelling as a chef and opening his own restaurant. Soon after arriving in the US, he got his certificate in Culinary Arts. In 2004 his dream came true when he opened the New Jersey-based Sparta Taverna in which he still operates as Executive Chef Owner.

In 2022, Chef George released his first cookbook “Simply Greek: From My Restaurant To Your Home,” in which his goal is to share his love for Greek cuisine to everyone.

In 2024 Chef George has officially launched Restaurant Consulting. Many have seeked his advice as a Business Coach over the years.

He has helped a lot of people to overcome challenges and profit in their businesses and have a better sense of direction in their careers. Businesses ranging from Restaurants, Café shops, Hair salons, professional careers and more.

He has a gift to empower, motivate and inspire people to overcome doubt, gain clarity and find the right solutions.