Chef George Dimitriadis

Personal Chef in Athens

My name is George Dimitriadis, and my passion for cooking began at the age of 13. From a young age, I found joy in creating new dishes and experimenting with flavors. What started as a hobby quickly became a true calling and a powerful outlet for my creativity.

Nine years later, I began working professionally as a cook while studying Culinary Arts at Alpine Center, a Swiss hospitality college known for its strong technical foundation. After graduating, I spent seven years working in some of the top restaurants in Athens alongside some of the most respected chefs in Greece, refining both my technique and leadership skills.

Between 1998 and 2000, I served as Head Chef at one of the Top 18 restaurants in Athens according to the Alpha Guide, and I was honored to be among the 30 finalists for Best Chef in Greece. From 1995 to 2011, my career took me to renowned restaurants in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Inverness, Scotland, allowing me to blend Mediterranean influence with international experience.

In recent years, I have been working as a private chef for VIP clients around the world. This chapter of my career has given me the opportunity to travel extensively, source exceptional ingredients, and continuously push my culinary creativity to new levels. Each destination has expanded my perspective and enriched my approach to food.

Beyond the kitchen, I am also a diver. Traveling the world with both the mindset of a chef and the curiosity of a diver has opened my horizons to diverse cultures and flavors, inspiring me to explore new culinary landscapes with depth and respect.

I believe life should be enjoyed through meaningful experiences, and food is one of the most powerful ways to create them. I look forward to the possibility that our paths may cross and that I may have the pleasure of cooking for you.

For me, cooking is...

where art and creativity come to life, and my greatest reward is seeing people experience pure joy through what I create.

I learned to cook at...

home beside my parents I discovered cooking, later refined through Alpine Swiss training and mastery alongside exceptional chefs.

A cooking secret...

is love, imagination, talent, and artistic expression.

My menus

Best of Mediterranean !!!

STARTER

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Home made tomato bruschetta with basil

Santorini fava beans with capers

Home made pizza margarita

Fish soup with Greek saffron & crab

Florina Red peppers in the oven with grapes sauce

Chicpeas with tomato & basil

Eggplant spread with wallnuts and fresh herbs

Eggplant rolls with figs and manouri

Tzatziki with dill, Greek yoghurt and garlic

Taramosalata (Greek fish egg spread)

Cherry tomatos with basil & mozzarella di bufala

Sea bass carpaccio with lime, mint and orange

FIRST COURSE

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Greek salad with caper leaves and soft and sour cheese

Green salad with soft katiki cheese and figs vinaigrette

Green salad with avocado, smoked trout and lemon dill vinaigrette

Stuffed mushrooms with Greek feta , Ios island goat cheese & sundried tomatoes

Octopus cooked with red wine , honey and balsamic vinegar

Keftedakia (fried traditional Meat balls with mint)

Steamed mussels with mint,basil & tsipouro

Spanakopita (Greek cheese pie with spinach )

Mediterranean fritters veggies with tomato cherries ,caper & sesame

Grouper ceviche with mango ,lemon and mint

Fried feta with sesame and Cretan thyme honey

Crab cakes with mint and lemon mayo

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pastichio (The Greek Lasagna)

Soutzoukakia (Greek meat balls with tomato & cumin sauce) with smashed potatoes

Salt-crusted sea bass with lemon extra virgin olive oil and herbs served with seasonal veggies

Mushrooms and black truffel risotto

Beef fillet with balsamic, raisins and juniper berries cream served with smashed potatoes

Goat with tomato sauce, spices and home made chips

Slow cooked Lamb with Rosemary,lemon & potatoes

Organic chicken legs with green olives basil and tomatoes slow cooked in oven

Orzo with shrips tomato, ouzo and fresh herbs

Rabbit stew with red wine and baby onion sauce served with french fries cooken in olive oil

Sea bass stuffed with Greek Caviar, (bottarga)vegetables, extra virgin olive oil & mint

Sea food pasta with shrimps and mussels

Mousaka, Probably the best you will ever try !

Stuffed tomatoes and Green peppers with raisins, veggies,herbs and pinuts

DESSERT

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Baklava with pistachios from Aigina island and nuts

Pavlova with masticha cream and grapes

Home made ice cream ( Spicy Chocolate, or Thyme Honey with Sri Lanka authentic cinnamon ) prepared at chefs house in advance,

Pana cotta with Amaretto di Saronno and home made caramel sauce (prepared at chefs house in advance

Cheesecake with Lime and Greek Yoghurt

Apple crumble with cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Chocolate souffle and cream

Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon (the Greek donuts)

Galaktoboureko creamy fyllo syrop

Best of Mediterranean !!

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Santorini fava beans with capers

Florina Red peppers in the oven with grapes sauce

Tzatziki with dill, Greek yoghurt and garlic

Taramosalata (Greek fish egg salad)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Greek salad with caper leaves

Stuffed mushrooms with Greek feta , Ios island goat cheese & sundried tomatoes

Grilled octopus with grape sauce

Keftedakia (fried traditional Meat balls with mint)

Home made Spanakopita

Mediterranean fritters veggies with tomato cherries ,caper & sesame

Fried feta with beetroot, sesame & thyme honey

Sea bass carpaccio with lemon, mint,rucola and cherry tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pastichio (The Greek Lasagna)

Soutzoukakia (Greek meat balls with tomato & cumin sauce) with smashed potatoes

Salt-crusted sea bass with lemon extra virgin olive oil and herbs served with Florina red peppers in grape sauce

Goat with tomato sauce, spices and home made chip

Orzo or rissoto with shrips tomato and ouzo

Mousaka Probably the best you will ever try !

Stuffed tomatoes and Green peppers with raisins, veggies,herbs and pinuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava with pistachios from Aigina island and nuts

Greek pavlova with masticha cream

Cheesecake with Lime & Greek Yoghurt

Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon (the Greek donuts)

Galaktoboureko creamy fyllo syrop

Comfort Casual Menu

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Caesar salad with chicken

Greek salad with caper leaves & olives

FIRST COURSE

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Greek Fried meatballs with mint

Fried feta with sesame and Cretan thyme honey

Flat mushrooms with honey balsamic

Orzo with home made basil pesto

Spinach pie manouri & feta

Tomato fritters youghurt sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken snitchel & french fries

Pastichio (The Greek Lasagna)

Mousaka Probably the best you will ever try !

Slow cooked Naxos Lamb in the oven with Rosemary,lemon & potatoes

Sea bass fillet capers fennel ouzo

Lamb in red sauce and Greek spices

Black truffle and porcini mushrooms risotto

DESSERT

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Cheesecake with berries

Chocolate souffle

Apple crumble with cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Galaktoboureko

Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon (the Greek donuts)

Suprise !

STARTER

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Mediterranean fritters veggies with tomato cherries ,caper & sesame

Florina Red peppers in the oven with grapes sauce

Black truffle and porcini mushrooms risotto

Cream of leeks & vegetables soup

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar salad the original

Fried feta with sesame, Cretan thyme honey, beetroot and onions

Spanakopita (Greek cheese pie with spinach )

Fried meat balls mint and yogurt

Greek salad with caper leaves

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chicken fillet with creamy parmesan and lemon sauce

Slow cooked Lamb with Rosemary,lemon & potatoes

Organic Chicken legs with green olives ,basil and tomatoes slow cooked in the oven

Beef stifado baby onions tomatoes spices

Chicken snitchel & french fries

Lamb or chicken in red sauce and Greek spices

Mousaka vegetarian 1 portion included

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Pavlova with masticha cream and grapes

Pana cotta with Amaretto di Saronno and home made caramel sauce (prepared at chefs house in advance

Cheesecake with Lime and Greek Yoghurt

Home made ice cream ( Spicy Chocolate, or Thyme Honey with Sri Lanka authentic cinnamon or pistachio ) prepared at chefs house in advance,

Apple crumble with cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Galaktoboureko creamy fyllo syrop

Chocolate lava cake

Sea food !

STARTER

All inclusive

Fish soup with Greek saffron

Taramosalata (Greek fish egg salad)

Sea bass carpaccio with lime and mint

FIRST COURSE

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Fried Salmon teriyaki bites with sesame

Crab cake with chilly mayo sauce

Ceasar salad with shrimps

Shrimp tempura with beetroot sesame and teriyaki mayo

Green salad with avocado, smoked trout and lemon dill vinaigrette

Sea food risotto

Steamed mussels with mint & tsipouro

MAIN COURSE

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Sea bass

Sea bream fillet celery caper fennel butter sauce

DESSERT

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Lime cheesecake

Greek pavlova with masticha cream and seasonal fruits

Apple crumble with cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Chocholate soufle

Pana cotta with Amaretto di Saronno and home made caramel sauce (prepared at chefs house in advance

Galaktoboureko

Tiramisu

Summer

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Home made tomato bruschetta with basil

Mediterranean fritters veggies with caper & sesame

Santorini fava beans with capers

Fish soup with Greek saffron & crab

Eggplant spread with wallnuts and fresh herbs

Taramosalata (Greek fish egg spread)

Dorado flakes with lime, lemon and mint

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Greek salad with caper leaves and soft and sour cheese

Green salad with avocado, smoked trout and lemon dill vinaigrette

Green salad with rocket ,pears and figs vinaigrette

Stuffed mushrooms with Greek feta , Ios island goat cheese & sundried tomatoes

Steamed mussels with mint & wine

Fried feta with sesame and Cretan thyme honey

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sea bass stuffed with Greek Caviar, (bottarga)vegetables, , extra virgin olive oil & mint

Slow cooked Lamb with Rosemary, lemon & potatoes

Organic chicken legs with green olives basil and tomatoes slow cooked in oven

Orzo with shrips tomato & ouzo

Mousaka, Probably the best you will ever try !

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava with pistachios from Aigina island and nuts

Greek pavlova with masticha cream

Apple crumble with cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Chocolate souffle and cream

Japanese !!!

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Broccoli Tempura with wasabi

Crab pancakes with lime mayo

Green avocado salad with crab & mayo wasabi dressing

Tempura shrimps with sweet chili sauce

Sea food spring rolls with creamy cheese and lemongrass

Vegetable maki rolls

Salmon cucumber and avocado maki rolls

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp Tempura with garlic & soy dressing

Teriyaki chicken bites

Tofu & Sesame fritters

Green salad with tofu , ginger and carrot dressing

Sushi rolls with crab & avocado

Nigiri sushi with salmon

Nigiri sushi with sea bass

Tuna ginger & fresh onion maki rolls

Salmon , crab,mango, avocado & cucumber maki rolls

Tempura shripm,japanese mayo & rocket maki rolls

MAIN COURSE

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Sushi rolls with salmon & peppers

Nigiri sushi with shrimps

Sashimi with sea bass lime & soy

Dorado flakes with lime,lemon and fresh ginger

Pork fillet with creamy ginger soy & sesame sauce served with basmati rice

Organic chicken oven baked with wasabi lemon sauce and soy

Avocado crab tempura with eel and chili mayo

Shrimp temura,salmon ,sea bass teriyaki sauce and mayo

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha tea pavlova

Wasabi chocolate souffle

Lime cheesecake

Best of Mediterranean !

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Santorini fava beans capers and sweet octopus

Tzatziki with dill, Greek yoghurt and garlic

Eggplant spread with wallnuts and fresh herbs

Santorini fava beans with capers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Greek salad with caper leaves

Mediterranean fritters veggies with caper & sesame

Spanakopita (Greek cheese pie with spinach )

Fried feta with sesame thyme honey and onions

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pastichio (The Greek Lasagna)

Soutzoukakia (Greek meat balls with tomato & cumin sauce) with smashed potatoes

Lamb or Goat with tomato sauce and spices

Slow cooked lamb with rosemary amd crispy potatoes

Mousaka Probably the best you will ever try !

Stuffed tomatoes and Green peppers with raisins, veggies,herbs and pinuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava with nuts

Galaktoboureko

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Chef George's reviews

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104 services

We had a wonderful experience with Chef George Dimitriadis, especially considering our large group of twelve family members. Chef George balanced upscale, authentic Greek dining with the diverse preferences of a multi-generational group. Every dish utilized the freshest local ingredients to create unforgettable dinners. The breadth of variety was almost overwhelming. We took time to set a great menu, and yet pleasant surprises regularly appeared. What truly set the experience apart was the Chef's warmth. Chef George kept the atmosphere relaxed, welcoming, and fun. He spent time with people who wanted to understand the ingredients and history associated with each dish. If you are looking for an exceptional, stress-free culinary experience in Greece for a large family or group, we cannot recommend Chef George highly enough. Rich & Lindy B Napa CA

Chef George spent 8 days with us in Porto Heli in Greece in our villa and it was a truly awesome experience, he prepared either a lunch or dinner meal for the 6 of us, We decided from the outset to give Chef a free rein and this was the best decision of our stay as everyday the meals were a surprise and exceeded our expectations, he took our input prior to arriving and just amazed us with his food, He would go to the harbour daily to purchase fish from the boats, daily fresh produce was also sought and this made this experience better. On our last day the evening meal was changed to a lunch at the last minute by us and chef did not even blink an eye and with a short period of time lunch was served, Chef George is truly 1 of a kind and his communication, straight forwardness and sense of humour was appreciated We have already planned our next trip stateside and will included his services. Thanks Chef

Simply incredible chef! I would 100% recommend!

George and his friend were amazing. He was so kind and took care for everything (allergies, preferences etc.). We had such a good time and delicious food, btw the best moussaka!! We highly recommend george as a private chef!

Highest recommendation for Chef George Dimitradis! We had Chef George Dimitriadis prepare a traditional Greek meal for our family of 11 and it ended up being an absolute highlight of our trip. The menu and proposal was very easy, communication was seamless and the meal was incredible. We asked Chef George to do things a little different, as we wanted to learn and be a part of some of the preparation. We designed a menu that would allow him to teach us how to make some of the dishes while explaining about the ingredients, flavors, and preparation. Everyone had such a great time and Chef George was not only a talented chef (has worked at high end restaurants around the world and for celebrities) but he was fun, kind, engaging and super informative. The meal was fantastic (I'm still thinking about Galaktoboureko - a delicious Greek dessert), we learned a lot and all agreed that it it made for a very special night. Highly recommend Chef George!

The private chef George was outstanding. From start to finish, everything was handled professionally and effortlessly. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and clearly prepared with great attention to detail and high-quality ingredients. Every course was well balanced and thoughtfully composed. George himself was friendly, discreet, and created a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere throughout the evening. Communication beforehand was smooth and reliable, and he adapted perfectly to our preferences. Overall, a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend George to anyone looking for an exceptional private dining experience.

Chef George was amazing. The food was amazing, he presented it perfectly, communicating with him was also very easy. He was quick to respond and was very helpful. He also really made the dinner so special for my friend, she absolutely loved it. I recommend Chef George and I cant wait to have another dinner made by him!

George was incredible. He was extremely well prepared and listened to what we had requested prior. You could eat Greek food for 100 years and still not have food as good as what George prepared.

Chef George was absolutely incredible. The food was beyond delicious. This was not our first experience with a private chef and Chef George has exceeded all ! Each one of his dishes was exquisite, well presented and he provided details about the dish, the ingredients and a few hints on his secret recipes ! He is kind, attentive and shows professionalism in everything he does. I highly recommend Chef George to anyone who wants to experience high end gastronomy. I really hope that some day, our paths with cross again.

Very professional! Creative ideas and excellent attitude. Highly recommended for every occasion.

Very very good chef. Made our night

Chef George made my family's night. We are still talking about it. He kept my family entertained while he cooked and told us about sea salt, honey and olive oil. We found the salt he recommended in the shops we visited and bought some. He was very personable and interesting. You could tell how passionate he is about his craft of the food that he made. Everything was delicious and plated beautifully. I highly recommend this chef!!

Chef George made our special evening even more special! The food and service was Excellent!!! You can taste and feel the love and passion in his food and stories. Chef George, used only the best ingredients! Best Pizza, Caesar Salad with homemade croutons and dressing, and Carbonara we’ve had!! Our senses were taken care of in every way! I highly recommend Chef George!! I hope we meet again :)

We booked Georgios Dimitriadis for a special birthday celebration and were absolutely delighted with every aspect of the experience. Georgios was warm and engaging, with a good sense of humour. He was very informative about every aspect of the delicious meal he prepared. He also prepared an additional starter along with all of the promised dishes - all of which were sensational. He was generous with his time and his attention to detail was faultless. At our request he recommended wines to accompany the meal which were perfect. At the end of the meal we were keen to show our appreciation and serenaded him with a welsh classic 'Calon Lan'. An all round 5 star experience. Highly recommended!

The chef was excellent, the food was delicious, local and plentiful Not only was the dinner enjoyed by all, including the kids, but the kitchen was spotless before he left. Memorable eve, would definitely invite chef Giorgius again Thank u

Thank you for this special moment Chef !

Great experience

The Chef was amazing and very friendly!!! He made the best dinner we had in Greece. The presentation and the taste was WAOUH!! Thank you so much for this amazing time!!! I recommend him a 100%

Chef George did a world class job at our villa in Greece. Every meal was excellent. The entire family was impressed, happy, and full! It was an awesome experience and would recommend George to everyone. Great chef and human being as well!

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