Chef Thanasis Gkougkoulias

Chef At Home in Αγάπη

"Thanasis Gkougkoulias is a highly experienced chef who brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. With over 14 years of experience in the culinary industry, he is committed to creating unique and flavorful dishes that will delight even the most discerning palate.

An expert in Mediterranean cuisine and knowledgeable in various other culinary styles, Thanasis possesses an exceptional sense of taste and great skills in both modern and traditional cooking techniques. With expertise in recipe execution, creating new dishes, and composing menus, he also maintains a strong focus on the quality of raw materials.

A passionate chef who has a deep love for food and the cultural significance it embodies."

For me, cooking is...

Creating and sharing

I learned to cook at...

As a child from my mother and grandmother as a professional cook at the ΟΤΕΚ culinary school in Thessaloniki.

A cooking secret...

Really good maillard reaction, really good ingredients

My menus

Winter menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Baked beetroot tartare with greek yogurt ,vinegar and garlic , blanched beetroot leaves and caramelised almonds

Raw kale caesars salad ( original ) with sourdough croutons and fresh lemon zest

Glazed carrots with tahini, kefir ,hazelnuts and fresh coriander

Naxian Kobe certified dry aged beef carpaccio with white truffle oil ,rocket and Parmigiano flakes

Quiche( tart) with mushrooms , herbs and trufle oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised beef cheeks with fried potato gnocchi and gruyere cream

Chicken nuggets with mustard mayo or sweetchili sause

DESSERT

All inclusive

Burnt basque cheesecake with blueberry sauce

Italian menu

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Handmade focaccia with rosemary and sea salt

Naxian Kobe certified dry aged beef carpaccio with white truffle oil ,rocket and Parmigiano flakes

Beetroot tartar with sweet gorgonzola cream and caramelised almonds

Caprese salad with burata, local cherry tomatos, fresh basil,grilled sourdough bread,grilled peaches

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Spaghetti with steamed mussels,chili,parlsey,ouzo,white butter and parmesan

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Breakfast menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh orange juice

Oats with greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries ,black raisins and dried bannan

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Omelette with kaseri cheese, chives and white truffle oil

Handmade rosemary-sea salt focaccia with cream cheese ,rocket and spicy italian salami or mortadella

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pancakes with butterscotch, berries ,icing sugar and nuts

Greek breakfast menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Sourdough bread with white butter and local honey

Fresh orange juice

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Crushed avocado with lemon ,olive oil ,olives ,local cheese and dry oregano

Kagianas (reduced mature grated tomato, olive oil, eggs)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Handmade galatopita (milk pie)

Burger menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Fried local potatos

Iceberg salad with Parian mangos, onions, chili, jalapeno, fresh coriander ,lime

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Smashed beef burger with handmade mayo, cheddar, handmade cucumber pickles, ketchup and dijon mustard

Chicken nuggets with mustard mayo or sweetchili sause

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Serf and turf menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Beetroot tartar with gorgonzola and caramelized almonds

Green runner beans grilled with boiled potatos olive oil and grilled lemon

Langoustines in the pan with thyme, garlic, white butter and white truffle oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Kobe certified Naxian T-bones steak

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vanilla, mastiha and thyme panna cotta with burned caramel syrup and caramelized nuts with thyme and sea salt

Restaurant type fish menu

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All inclusive

Fish Ceviche with local parian mangos

Grilled octopus with salsa roja and green parsley oil

Zoodle salad (beetroot,carrot,zucchini,cucumber) with herbs(parsley,mint,coriander,basil),chili,laim and grilled corn

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fish fillet with beetroot/potato pure and beluga lentils/red quinoa salad with fresh herbs and laim

DESSERT

All inclusive

Burnt basque cheesecake

Greek traditional menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Greek salad (local mature tomatos and cherry tomatos,local cucumbers and xilagoura,red onions,black olives,capers and caper leaves,local cheese,olive oil and dry oregano

Tirokafteri(feta cheese spread with green hot peppers garlic and vinegar)

Fried local potatos

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Mousakas(fried local potatos and eggplants with minced beef meat and bechamel in the oven)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Kazan dibi( caramelized milk pudding with vanilla and mastiha)

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Chef Thanasis's reviews

4.9

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14 services

Thanasis was an amazing chef. He didn't just cook a delicious meal, he taught us and included us. He felt like family immediately. We loved how he respected quality ingredients and flavor. So so so good!

Thanasis was so good that we hired him for a second night on the spot! The food was amazing the presentation gorgeous he boxed up everything so we could eat it the next day! Will use takeachef.com again ;)

We chose Chef Thanasis to cook us a meal for sunset at our villa in Paros and he did not disappoint. For starters, he was the only chef who sent me a menu proposal that was in my selected budget range (gourmet). The menu looked amazing, so we went for it. He arrived on time with a friendly demeanor and cooked us the best meal since we have arrived in Greece. Thank you Chef!

He was wonderful! The food was fresh and flavorful. He cooked a multi course delicious dinner for 11 no troubles by himself. It was such a wonderful experience- highly recommend!

Chef Thanasis was amazing. Our party couldn't believe how delicious everything was. The presentation, Quality of the food & flavor was outrageous. 10/10 review. To say I would recommend him is an understatement. I HIGHLY recommend him.