From Family Recipes to Food Science - Meet Eleni

At Helen's European Cuisine, every dish tells a story. From the carefully selected ingredients to the recipes passed down through generations, we take pride in creating meals that feel like home. And at the centre of it all is Eleni, our in-house Accredited Practising Dietitian and the granddaughter of Helen herself—the woman whose tradition and passion for food inspired it all.

Eleni plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the handmade quality and nutritional integrity you love in our products are part of every box that leaves our kitchen. But her connection to Helen’s European Cuisine goes deeper than her role—it’s written into her story.

Growing up, Eleni was no stranger to the warmth of her grandmother Helen’s kitchen. The air was always rich with the comforting aromas of home cooked dishes, the table overflowing with trays of lovingly prepared food, and Helen ready with a generous hug (and likely a container of leftovers).

“No one was ever a stranger at my grandmother’s table,” Eleni says. “She believed that food could bring people together in a way nothing else could, and that’s something I’ve carried with me my whole life.” 

Eleni grew up inspired by more than just the food on her plate; she admired how her grandmother, Helen, brought people together through shared meals, generosity, and tradition. Surrounded by flavour, family, and connection, Eleni discovered the powerful role food plays in health, happiness, and building community. She didn’t just inherit her grandmother’s recipes—she inherited her passion for uniting people through food. These formative experiences, watching Helen’s generous spirit and the joy she created around meals, planted the seeds for Eleni’s career in health and nutrition.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the power food has—not just to nourish us physically, but to connect us to each other,” Eleni explains. “Being part of our family business allows me to share that love and purpose in a way that feels deeply personal.” 

Today, Eleni honours her grandmother’s legacy by combining her love of food and her scientific expertise to support the work we do at Helen’s European Cuisine. Whether she’s collaborating on new product development, ensuring nutritional transparency through labelling, or strengthening our connections with the healthcare community, Eleni’s dedication is central to everything we create. 

Eleni is committed to maintaining the quality, care, and authenticity that Helen embedded into every dish she prepared. To her, every product that leaves the kitchen represents more than just a meal—it’s a connection to family, tradition, and the values that shaped her upbringing. 

“I feel a deep responsibility to continue her work,” Eleni shares. “Every dish we make, every label we put on a box, and every product that goes out the door—all of it carries her name and her story. That’s not something I take lightly.”  

Thanks to Eleni’s contributions, our customers can feel confident knowing that every bite of Helen’s European Cuisine is created with the same thoughtfulness and care Helen herself would have put into it.

Next time you enjoy one of our ready-to-heat products, remember that every recipe, process, and detail has been carefully crafted to bring the warmth and integrity of Helen’s kitchen to yours. Thanks to Eleni and the entire Helen’s European Cuisine team, you can enjoy the taste of tradition with the confidence that comes from knowing every measure has been taken to uphold the highest standard of care.