Chef Katerina Kazantza

Private Chef in Heraklion

I studied Chemistry and I always loved cooking. I started gluten-free cooking and baking 10 years ago, and everybody enjoyed my food so much that I was inspired to learn more. I took several cooking courses, and in 2015 I started my home baking business in London. I moved to Ireland 7 years ago and developed my crackers which are now sold in SuperValu Ireland, Tesco, and a number of specialty shops. In the last 2 years, I have also been working as a private chef for dinner parties. If I could, I would probably cook in my sleep!

For me, cooking is...

...a home full of beautiful aromas. I love cinnamon, vanilla, cardamon, thyme, oregano, peppers....

I learned to cook at...

home and I took several courses.

A cooking secret...

breaking the rules and creating my own flavour profiles

My menus

Meze menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Selection of Greek breads served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil and oregano

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Greek salad with feta parsel

Aubergines cooked in the oven with fresh tomato sauce and feta

Grilled Cretan sausages

King prawns cooked with tomatoes, garlic with feta (optional)

Balsamic octopus with organic lentils

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan fried yeeros (pork or chicken stripes pan fried served with pita breads and mustard sauce

Kleftiko (Slow cooked lamb shoulder with thyme, oregano and garlic)served with double baked organic roasted potatoes, garden salad, warm steamed veggies, lamb sauce

Slow Baked red peppers with rice, herbs and veggies served double baked organic roasted potatoes (vegan)

Chicken giouvetsi, Chicken thighs cooked with tomatoes and orzo pasta

Sea food pasta (fresh pasta)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklavas

Panaccotta with yoghurt caramel and cardamon

Galaktompoureko

Milk chocolate salami

Classic Tiramisu

Winter Wonders

STARTER

All inclusive

Baguette served with rosemary Irish butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Rainbow prawn cocktails

(Kids) Honey barbeque chicken wings

Greek salad with feta parsel

Butternut squash and sage risotto

Cauliflower Soup with smoked salmon toasts

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Kleftiko (Slow cooked lamb shoulder with thyme, oregano and garlic)served with double baked organic roasted potatoes, garden salad, warm steamed veggies, lamb sauce

Glazed beef fillet with a crispy onion crust served with potatoes dauphinoise and selection of sides

Market Fresh Fish Course, whole fillet sharing plate (salmon, or hake or halibut or Turbot or Monkfish) served with fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, steamed vegetables or potato puree

Butternut squash and spinach lasagne

Slow cooked Venison stew , with wine, herbs and winter spices served with celeriac or potato puree

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Passion Fruit Pavlova

Chocolate and caramel tart

Whiskey, clementine, polenta almond cake with vanilla cream

Cinnamon walnut cake with light mascarpone cream

Traditional Christmas

STARTER

All inclusive

Home - made fresh spelt bread served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil

Organic smoked salmon and cream cheese canapes

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Celeriac and leeks soup, butter croutons

Rainbow prawn cocktails

Melon wrapped in Parma Ham

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Christmas turkey, selection of sides, home - made gravy, Yorkshire puddings, double baked organic roasted potatoes, rainbow slaw with avocado dressing, selection of sauces and sides

Spiced marmalade glazed ham

Slow cooked lamb shoulder with thyme, oregano and garlic

Glazed beef fillet with a crispy onion crust

DESSERT

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Home made gluten free mince pies

Christmas pudding

Yule log

Strawberry Pavlova

Olive trees in August

STARTER

All inclusive

Selection of speciality breads served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil and oregano

Mini gaspazzo (cold tomato soup)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

King prawns cooked with tomatoes, garlic with feta (optional)

Crab crostini with garden salad

Aubergines cooked in the oven with fresh tomato sauce and feta

Greek salad

Supergreens salad

Grilled Octopus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chicken souvlaki (wrapped in pita bread with mustard sauce, tomatoes, lettuce)

Spanakopita (fillo pastry, seasonal greens, organic leeks, fresh herbs, feta)

Grilled sea bass with Mediterranean herbs and lemon sauce with organic olive oil, crispy potatoes woth horta (boiled veggies)

Chicken giouvetsi, Chicken thighs cooked with tomatoes and orzo pasta

The perfect moussaka , beef mince and spices , rich milk bechamel sauce, melty dairy free cheese topping(vegan)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Milk chocolate salami

Fruit Salad with summer fruits and lemon sorbet

Fig pavlova

Baklavas

Galaktompoureko

Moist Gluten-free chocolate cake with ricotta almonds and chocolate chips served with vanilla cream

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Chef Katerina's reviews

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91 services

We had a fantastic evening with Kat. The lead up was easy and communication was very prompt. dish presentation was great and the food was delicious!

Kat cooked a surprise birthday meal for my son whilst he was holidaying in Crete with his wife and baby. The menu she sent looked fabulous - authentic Greek cuisine, which is exactly what I wanted. Her communication whilst planning the meal was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. My son and his wife absolutely loved the food and had a lovely evening. I really can’t thank Kat enough. Here is what my son said - Kat was just excellent The food was delicious and she was so friendly, very understanding and flexible when things didn’t go to plan when baby just wouldn’t go to sleep and ended up joining us at the table. It was the best meal we’ve had in Crete and all in the comfort of our villa.

Kat was simply amazing and was very easy to communicate with. Her cooking and dish presentation was great and we truly enjoyed our night. We definitely recommend her services!

Katerina was wonderful. She worked with me to develop a special menu for my family and was easy to communicate with over all the details. She prepared a wonderful meal that my family will remember for a long time

Kat was amazing. We had a great time chatting with her and the food was fantastic. She let us know about locally sourced ingredients as we had our courses. What a fun evening.

She was brilliant, we really enjoyed our evening because of her

Katerina was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. The menu was simply amazing and the quality and presentation of each dish could not be faulted. She made our evening extra special and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone thinking of hiring a chef! She was very accommodating with any suggestions or questions about the menu and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely have her back in the future.

I’m so glad we booked Katerina for my daughter’s birthday celebration. We enjoyed wonderful food, beautifully presented and so tasty, all prepared and cooked by Katerina. Would definitely recommend Katerina to anyone who wants a truly memorable dining experience.

Katerina was great. Good food, very professional and fun to have with us for the evening. Highly recommended.

Katerina put on a really amazing night for us, we were so happy with the service! Food was absolutely delicious and she couldn't be more accommodating with our menu requests, especially for those with allergies / intolerances. Food was served on time and was plentiful, we will be enjoying the leftovers as well. All that and she was very warm and chatty and made a lovely speech for our occasion. Would highly recommend!

Katerina was nothing short of an incredible chef. It was my partners birthday and she went above and beyond to make sure that we have unforgettable experience. She was kind and passionate about her work and this was reflected in the exquisite food that was presented to us. She was attentive, explanatory and professional and we couldnt recommend her enough. She was an absolute delight to have in our home and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Dionne and Kate

We had an amazing time with Chef Katerina who was so accommodating to our needs. Our schedule had changed a bit, and she was so flexible. I would highly recommend her for private dinner or meals!

Fantastic experience, would highly recommend

We had such a brilliant experience. Food was out of this world , Katerina was so professional and friendly . We had a party of 9 and every single one of us loved each dish - I’d highly recommend Katerina!

Katerina, assisted by Jurie, made my mum’s 60th birthday the most special of days. From the start Katerina was a pleasure to deal with. She created the most fantastic menu, catering to many different tastes as well as ensuring there were delicious vegetarian and coeliac-friendly options included. In the run up to our party, she answered any questions incredibly quickly and kept in touch regularly. On the day itself, Katerina and Jurie arrived on time and were both so friendly and personable. They found their way around our kitchen easily and prepared an incredible meal in no time at all. Each course was fantastic and not a single plate had food left on it. When they were finished they left the kitchen spotless. I couldn’t recommend Katerina more and we will definitely book again.

Katarina was excellent and her food was outstanding - I can only apologise for the kitchen as it was a rented house with a poor quality oven.

The experience was amazing. Chef Kat was exceptional.

The food was wonderful, her personality charming. A truly pleasing evening.

Katherina was absolutely amazing! and very friendly plus her food was superb . helped make valentines day special for my girlfriend

Katerina was great, very professional and attentive. I would recommend her for lovely dining experience.