Stefania Calleja is a Home Economist, culinary educator, TV chef, and food consultant dedicated to making healthy eating exciting and accessible. She founded Healthylicious in 2013 to share her love of cooking and nutrition through hands-on, practical food experiences.

With a background that blends academic achievement and professional culinary training, Stefania holds a Bachelor of Education (2012) in Nutrition, Family, and Consumer Studies, a Master’s degree in Education (2022) focusing on culinary and nutrition education, and additional training from renowned schools including Demuths, Jamie Oliver Cookery School, Raymond Blanc Cookery School, Sauce at The Langham, Gordon Ramsay Academy, as well as professional stages at Galvin in London and ION Harbour by Simon Rogan.

Since 2017, she has become a familiar face on Maltese television, appearing on shows such as FLiving Show, Għand il-Vegan, Illum ma’ Steph, Ninvestigaw X’Qed Nieklu, and Niskata. She also works as a trusted food consultant, supporting supermarkets and suppliers in developing and marketing new food products.

Beyond her work in media and consultancy, Stefania serves as Chairperson of Home Economists in Action (HEiA) and as a visiting assistant lecturer at the University of Malta, training future teachers and dietitians in food education, culinary skills, and applied nutrition. She also lectures at the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), teaching Food Science and Technology to students enrolled in the BA in Culinary Arts, and at Healthmark Academy, where she teaches nutrition to healthcare professionals.

Her relaxed and approachable teaching style, shaped by years of professional and educational experience, leaves those attending her courses not only with newly developed cooking skills but also with a newfound confidence in the kitchen.