Helena Puolakka
Chef Patron at Savoy
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.
