John Gionleka

Coming Up

Balkan cooking sits at the center of John Gionleka’s work, and he has said as much in plain terms: “In the context of the Balkans, it has always been the case.” At Peckham Bazaar, that frame has held since 2015, with the restaurant serving as the base for his current role as chef-owner.

Where They Are Now

Cured Bluefin Tuna is a signature work.

Signature

The signature dishes associated with John Gionleka at Peckham Bazaar are Asparagus, Jersey Royals and Crisp Fried Eggs with Wild Garlic Pesto, Wild Green Bourek, and Cured Bluefin Tuna.

In Their Words “Peckham Bazaar came about partly because of the civilising forces, the plagiarising and appropriating of cultures in Europe which are going unrepresented.” “In the context of the Balkans, it has always been the case.”