Helena Puolakka

Helena Puolakka is the Chef Patron of Savoy, an iconic Helsinki restaurant opened in 1937. Puolakka is one of the most recognized Finnish chefs, leading Savoy with a vision of balancing the rich history of the restaurant with the present. Before returning to Finland in 2019, Puolakka worked abroad for over 20 years, including three Michelin star restaurants: as Chef de Cuisine in Pierre Koffmann’s La Tante Claire in London and with Pierre Gagnaire in Hotel Balzac in Paris.

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