Private Chef Nikolaos Magganas

I am a professional Executive Chef with 22 years of experience in five star hotels and fine dinning restaurants. I'm in love and passionate with my job because offers nice feelings when the customers are satisfied with the dishes i have created for them. Food brings people together and this makes me happy, when I have created a nice menu with flavors and fragrances of fresh quality ingredients.

I learned to cook at different five-star hotels in Athens such as Divani Apollon Palace and spa, Athens Hilton and more.

For me, cooking is...

my passion, my love, my life...

I learned to cook at...

different five star hotels in Athens such as Divani Apollon Palace and spa, Athens Hilton and more.

A role model in the kitchen is...

my first Executive Chef Simos Dimitriadis, one of the best Chef ever in Greece.

A cooking secret...

is love for quality ingredients.

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

FIRST COURSE

Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp, Tomato Toast, Wiltered Kale with Golden Raisins

Mussels Dijonnaise, Shoestring Fries, Parsley Sauce

Beef Carpaccio, Parmigiano Reggiano, Mustard Foam, Fried Capers

Creamy Polenta, Wild Mushroom Ragú, Gorgonzola, Herb Oil

Hot Grill Octopus, Chickpea Puree, Basque Country Salsa

Beefsteak Tomato and Burrata Salad with Olive Streusel

MAIN COURSE

Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass, Navy Bean Stew cooked with Tomato, Raki, and fennel

Lemon and Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Shallot-Morel-Demi Sauce, Creamy Potato Puree

Wood Grilled Branzino with Manzanilla Olive and Preserved Meyer Lemon Salsa

Roasted Lamb Chops, Goat Cheese Polenta, Braised Vegetables, and Mint Yogurt

Grilled Tenderloin, Sweet Onion, Farro Salad Bone, Parmesan Cheese Shavings

DESSERT

Almond and Pistachio Baklava

Espresso Crème Brûlée

Greek Fusion

STARTER

Grapevine Leaves Stuffed with Tomato and Bulgur, Cumin yogurt

Feta Kataifi, Thyme Honey, Sesame Seeds

Honey Roasted Tomatoes, Goat’s Cheese, Thyme Olive Oil

FIRST COURSE

Smoked Steamed Mussels with Chorizo and Saffron

Tuna Tartare, Red Quinoa Salad, Lemon Yogurt Sorbet

Cretan "Saganaki", Fig Marmalade, Walnuts, Sage

MAIN COURSE

Grilled Swordfish, Lemon- Olive Chutney, Raisins, Fennel Salad

Braised Beef Short Rib, Eggplant Puree, Cinnamon & Cumin Tomato Sauce

Glazed Pork Belly, Mascarpone Lemon-Oregano Sauce

Veal Ossobuco, Black Eyed Peas Orzo, Spinach Chips

Crispy Artichoke Risotto

DESSERT

Frozen Greek Yogurt, Candied Quince, Cinnamon Oat Crunch

Loukoumades, Lavender Honey, Crushed Walnuts

Walnut Pie with Caramel Fudge Topping and Cinnamon Ice Cream

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Chef Nikolaos's reviews

4.85

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8 services

Ο Νικόλας ήταν τυπικότατος σε όλα. Ευχάριστος και επεξηγηματικός στο κομμάτι των πιάτων. Γευστικά μας καλυψε πλήρως. Θα τον προτείναμε ανεπιφύλακτα. Σίγουρα θα τον ξανακαλέσουμε να μας περιποιηθεί:)

Nikolas food was just amazing and he clean so nice after he finished it was a very good experience highly recommend!

Ο κύριος Μαγκανάς είναι ένας εξαιρετικός μάγειρας. Η προετοιμασία των πιάτων επαγγελματική. Η εικόνα τους δελεαστική και η γεύση τους απολαυστική. Η κουζίνα παραδόθηκε τακτοποιημένη και καθαρή. Τον συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα

The chef was very informative about the dishes he served us and you could tell he had a passion for food, in a good way. At the end of the meal, the kitchen was clean and set right. As he left our guest applauded him for the wonderful meal and service.