We met with Chef Yiannis Kioroglou during the Culinary Icons event at Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain. Chef Yiannis is the master of Mediterranean cuisine and culture. From his humble beginnings in Greece to his vision of luxury, this is the story of a chef who believes that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Galavante: Chef Yiannis, you’ve achieved incredible success globally. For those who don’t know your journey, how did it all begin? Chef Yiannis: It has to come from the heart. I didn’t go to a fancy culinary school; I learned everything in my family kitchen. My mother and grandmother cooked for us every single day, and that is where I learned that food is about love and sharing. My real “start” was actually during my military service. It was purely by chance. The chef was away, I had to step in to cook for a General, and that success gave me the confidence to pursue this professionally. If you have passion and you do things with your heart, people notice. It is the only way to build something that lasts. Photo courtesy of @yianniskioroglou Instagram. Today, you manage an…