Andreas Photiou

Andy Photiou is an Australian chef with over a decade of experience across fine dining, luxury resorts, and international hospitality. His career has taken him through leading kitchens in Australia and Southeast Asia, where he has developed a passion for live-fire cooking, quality produce, and creating memorable dining experiences.

As Executive Chef at Ember Byron Bay, Andreas brings together his experience in modern Australian cuisine, wood-fired cooking, and strong kitchen leadership, with a focus on honest food, great ingredients, and genuine hospitality.