Vasileios Dachris from Epirus has made his long-held dream of sharing his love and passion for authentic Greek cuisine and exquisite flavours a reality.
The Greek gourmet foodie has recently launched an online boutique brand ‘Grecian Purveyor’, selling premium authentic Greek delicacies and delivering them directly to consumers nationwide.
Some of their handpicked gourmet and award-winning delicacies include pure raw honey, organic teas and herbs, Greek black truffle oil, the finest red saffron, homemade fig marmalade, organic extra virgin olive oils and condiments, natural handmade sweet treats, and premium truffle delicacies, just to name a few.
For many years, Vasileios had been thinking about the idea while he lived in England. However, he notes that it was only in the last 3-4 years that he became frustrated each time he returned to Australia from his holidays in Greece. He struggled to find the delicious Greek gourmet delicacies he had enjoyed during his travels.
“I couldn’t even find high-quality Greek extra virgin olive oil, and that’s when I realized that many Australians must share the same frustrations!” he said. His passion for and pride in high-quality Greek products inspired him to create an online boutique brand that could deliver the best that Greece has to offer directly to customers’ doorsteps anywhere in Australia.
Vasileios spent six months around Greece last year, catalysing his decision to establish Grecian Purveyor. He had previously been in the marketing and advertising industry for over 18 years before putting his heart and soul into something that means so much to him. “It has been a very challenging journey, of course, but seeing the interest and love from so many across Australia already has made me realise it was the right decision!” he noted.
The high-quality natural products have been sourced from all over Greece - from Chania in Crete to Zagori in Epirus, and from Kozani’s valleys to Spartan mountains.
“Sourcing the right producers and remaining true to our philosophy isn’t an easy task. We take our passion seriously because we value organic farming, traditional production processes, and natural harvesting methods. We are supporters of small independent producers and authentic food artisans who share our beliefs and provide us with their premium quality produce.”
Grecian Purveyor’s online boutique gives Australians the opportunity to seek Greek authentic ingredients that grow under the Mediterranean sun, and help them further discover the true Greek cuisine.
“Whether you are a cooking lover, a food connoisseur, a home entertainer or simply love Greek cuisine, we aim to bring to you the finest ingredients for an authentically luxurious gastronomical experience!”
Brainstorming the name, ‘Grecian Purveyor,’ was quite simple, Vasileios states. “I wanted something that clearly states the Hellenic element of my brand, and Grecian does just that. Then, the Purveyor will provide all those Greek products to Australians. Being from a marketing background has helped create a brand with a boutique and high-quality sound, such as Grecian Purveyor. I hope you’ll love the Grecian Purveyor brand as much as I do!” he added.
This is the beginning for Grecian Purveyor, which aspires to “become the central point for all things Greek when it comes to food, providing additional value to our consumers with news, recipes, ideas, tips, and education on Greek food culture and origins of its produce. We continue bringing new gourmet Greek products to Australia to please all those discerning tastes!”
Your tastebuds will thank you later, so check out Grecian Purveyor here