Tamtaki has always been a women-owned, family business with very Georgian personality.
Daughter-mother duo Tamta Kikaleishvili and Katya Gegia founded Tamtaki in 2020, making an edgy idea about Georgian flavors into a can't-miss for Tbilisians and visitors from around the world.
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Chef Tamta
A Tbilisi food scene fixture
Tamta has been cooking for more than 15 years, managing some of Tbilisi's best kitchens and learning from Michelin-starred chefs abroad.
Her approach, which has grown from experience at Weller, Madre, Rooms Hotel Tbilisi and more, emphasizes flair, independence, and unflinching quality – all core aspects of the menu she has created, and is always iterating, at Tamtaki.
Tamta's background in hotel restaurant management also means she has overseen activation for large events, and includes past training with chefs at some of Europe's leading properties, like the Ritz London.
She is well-known around Tbilisi for her broadcast work and her collaborations with other emerging chefs, mixologists and creatives.
Follow her adventures on Instagram here!
Katya (her mom)
Manages the house and keeps Tamta in line!
Cofounder Katya is often greeting guests, grabbing extra ingredients, and is master of all things Tamtaki - usually from her spot at our counter.
She comes from an international relations and project management background, consulting over time with a variety of international organizations, NGOs and global businesses operating in Georgia, especially from the United Kingdom.
Katya manages Tamtaki's team as well as our customer experience, media engagement, digital and partnerships - bringing Tamtaki to the world.
If you are looking to connect with Tamtaki for an event or opportunity, big or small, she's the one to talk to.
Why it matters.
Doing good through food.
Supporting small business is extra important in Tbilisi today.
Tamta and Katya have both worked for big organizations, so we know this especially well - as entrepreneurs, ourselves, and as champions for our staff and independent farmers (many of whom are women) in Georgia.
It means so much to be a part of a community as a unique this one, and we strive to make a point of that gratitude in all we do, from food education to participation and simply showing up for our friends and partners wherever we can.
That, alongside the innovation we bring to our cooking, is what we hope for as a legacy for our Tamtaki project - one that has grown from an idea to sustainable business over the years.