Maria Elia

Maria Elia, a British celebrity chef, has been hired The Landing Resort & Spa to oversee its Jimmy’s Restaurant, which will open in December.

Elia has worked in the kitchens of chefs Stephen Terry at Coast in London, with Ferran Adrià at El Bulli in Spain, and Juan Mari Arzak in San Sebastian. She had her first head chef position at Delfina in London, then moving on to Whitechapel Gallery, and executive chef of JOE’S in London’s South Kensington.

Elia has authored three books, including “Smashing Plates: Greek Flavours Redefined.”