Nicholas Poulmentis is an acclaimed chef, cookbook author and television personality who has appeared in many shows on the Food Network, and TBS “Rat In the Kitchen”. Chopped Champion Poulmentis was born in New York City to Greek parents but left the U.S. when he was a year old and was raised on the Greek island of Kythria. He studied at the S.T.E. Anavyssos, the leading culinary school in Greece and at Le Cordon Bleu before returning to New York City where he immersed himself in the culinary scene.

Nicholas first stepped into the kitchen of midtown Manhattan’s Kellari Taverna bringing with him his more than 20 years of experience with Mediterranean cuisine. He then grew his reputation for serving classic and progressive Greek cuisine in restaurants throughout Queens and Manhattan achieving critical and public acclaim. 

Chef Nicholas was a guest chef at the White House (2013 and 2015), instructed at Fed-Cup culinary school, gave lessons at De Gustibus Macy’s cooking school and teaches Greek cuisine online. His television appearances include IMDA, Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped Throw Down, Kitchen Crush, Alex vs. America, Yes! Chef, Chopped Cannons; and he has hosted the NYCWFF with Carla Hall.

He is now the executive corporate chef and partner of Noema group based in Nassau County.