Private Chef Panayiotis Matzavras

Choose healthy, Keep it simple and Surprise me!

In my cooking philosophy I try to combine traditional cooking with a modern approach.

Curiοsity guides me to explore new flavours, I love to taste new staff and gain experience from everything I do.

You will usually find me in the kitchen, experimenting with new ingredients

For me, cooking is...

Art and Creation; Olive trees, crystal water flowing down to earth, birds flying up in the sky and the fat old sun above us; Wine, fruits and smiles

I learned to cook at...

home on a hot grill sizzling meat and vegetables on top! Afterwards I attended courses in the Chef d' oeuvre college in Athens.

A role model in the kitchen is...

Everyone that call themselves an artist. After all cooking is all about expression, creativity and satisfaction

A cooking secret...

There are neither secrets nor recipes for a tasty dish; All the magic happens when you express yourself based on your uniqueness; It is mostly art!

My menus

Meat BBQ

MAIN COURSE

Local Sausages

Pork Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

Smokey Pancetta

GARNISHES

Tzatziki, BBQ sauce, Aubergine salad

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Vine Cherry Tomatoes

Traditional Greek Salad

Pita Bread

DESSERT

Assorted Seasonal Fruits

Assorted Seasonal Sliced Fruit

Mediterraneo Gourmet

FIRST COURSE

Zucchini Croquettes, Feta, Kefalograviera Cheese, Fresh Herbs , Caper Yogurt

Swiss Chard and Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage

Sardinian Fregola with Clams, Fennel, Tomato, Fresh Herbs

Snapper Ceviche, Yogurt, White Eggplant Pure, Tomato Gazpacho

Thinly Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Mustard Greens, Eggplant Pure, Curry Aioli, Egg Yolk, Parmigiano

MAIN COURSE

Marinated Lamb Chops, Squash, Wilted Greens, Apple, Couscous

Lemon Sole, Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes, Salmon Roe

Cuttlefish Tagliatelle, Braised Turnips , Meyer Lemon, Squid ink Bread Crumbs

Saltimbocca Alla Romana, Boneless Pork Loin Scallopini with Sage Leaves and Prosciutto, Served with Sautéed potatoes

Seared Ribeye, Calçot, Romesco, New Potatoes

Corn Agnolotti, Brown Butter, Sage , Parmesan

DESSERT

Chocolate Ganache with Date Ice Cream, Shaved chocolate and Tahini Hazelnut Cookie Crumble

Orange Infused Bread Pudding with Caramel Helado and Sherry Berries

Lively

FIRST COURSE

Green Gazpacho with Burrata and Prosciutto

Grilled Shrimp Salad, Peach, Toasted Almond and Aromatic Herbs

Cumin Roasted Carrots, Avocado, Honey-Yogurt, Arugula and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese, Almond Vinaigrette

White Fish Ceviche, Coconut Milk, Grapefruit, Avocado, and Crispy Tortilla Chips

MAIN COURSE

Lemon-Butter Grilled Steak with Couscous Tabbouleh, Avocado Salad

Vietnamese Style Braised Short Rib, Mint and Basil Pistou, Bean Sprouts, Herb Salad

Grilled Salmon Steaks over Coconut Curry Sauce, Selected Greens and Barley

Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken with Buttery Pine Nuts, Roasted Sweet Potato

Jerked Chicken, Pineaple and Fried Garlic Rice, Coconut-Turmeric Broth, Cilantro

DESSERT

Blueberry Crumble Cake, Lemon-Yogurt Ice Cream

Almond Cake with Market Strawberries

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Chef Panayiotis's reviews

4.56

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12 services

Panayiotis was the chef of our dreams for many reasons. The menu we selected was fixed by him based on our preferences and his expertise. We chose a seafood menu and had a perfectly prepare fish with his special touches. From the time he arrived it was clear he was a professional. He was totally prepared. That doesn’t happen by accident. As he cooked he engaged us in the preparation by communicating the origins of the recipes. He served us as we would expect in a fine restaurant. His communication from start to finish was professional and appreciated. By far it was the best meal we had in Greece. And Panayiotis is chef you will want to secure.

Panayiotis was friendly informative and was a pleasure to have as our chef for the evening. Food was glorious and we would recommend him highly! Thank you Panayiotis for a memorable and fun evening! Jane and 5 others

Panayiotis was friendly and offered a lovely dining experience for our family. We were impressed by all the courses and particularly liked the family style sharing concept. All the dishes were made with the freshest ingredients and very flavourful. Highly recommend.

Excellent experience with delicious food presented in a wonderful way. Very much recommend. It was a perfect meal at our holiday villa.