Private Chef in Crète
Rent one of our 43 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Crète
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Crète in April 2017, more than 43 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Crète and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Nomós Irakleíou.
Starting in 2017, 1,913 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Crète. To book your chef in Crète, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 1,067 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,679 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 1,913 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Crète usually book menus around 78 EUR per person, including 3.68 courses, sharing an average of 4.02 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Crète.
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
43 Private Chefs in Crète
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Crète
More than 1,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Crète have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Crète received an average score of 4.79.
4.57 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.57 average score.
4.86 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Crète has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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1,067 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Crète
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Greek salad / pomodori / lumberjack / olive pasta / pickled onions / extra virgin oil / feta cheese crumble
Celery root rocks sauted / veggie demi glace
Avocado ''tzatziki'' with pita bread
Carrots sousvide and broccoli salad with herbs
Cauliflower stake / houmous / smoked lemon sauce
Homemade leek and spinach pie
Deep fry mushrooms / lemon / tartare sauce
Potato terrine / coriander & herbs miso / garlic purre
Sweet potato stake / spinach cream / smoked asparagus / mushrooms demi glace
Celeriac scallops cooked with miso and celeriac purre
Summer dips with pita bread & olives from our farm (served always on the table)
''kakavia'' / fish soup
''ntakos'' , rusk / tomatoes / gallomyzithra (soft cretan cheese) /fresh oregano / extra virgin oil
''staka'' (cheese cream) roasted potato / eggs / capers / olives / honey
Artichokes sauted / lemon confit / yoghurt / thyme
Ntolmades / vine leaves stuffed with rice & herbs
''siglino'' (smoked pork) with greens & herbs
''bourbouristoi'' snails / rosemary / extra virgin oil
Smoked ham ''apaki'' / on grilled bread / caramelised onions
Cretan graviera / saganaki / lemon
''sarikopitakia'' homemade dough stuffed with xinomizythra cheese / honey / nuts
''skioufixta'' pasta / apaki / mushroums / anthotyro / thyme
''malaka'' (traditional cheese) griiled with onion jam & oregano
''tsigariasto'' lamb (6-8 months old) with potatoes
''ofto'' lamb cooked in the oven with salt & herbs / in vine leaves
Fisherman's pasta / using available ingriends from the fishing villages
Bream sauted with ''stamnagathi'' tsigariasto / tarama
Greek kantaifi with orange & mastiha cream
Halva with vanilla ice-cream & cinnamon
Citrus cream-pie
''sfakiani pita'' with honey and nuts
Pork terrine / jus / red cabbage purre / bisque & chorizo air
Crab & fish croquete / ginger gel
Chicken coxinha / pecorino cream
Fish tartare / nectarine / chili / ginger / pomodorini / lime
Tuna tiradito / jalapeno / lime / mirin / deep fry quinoa
Artichokes sauted / lemon confit / mozzarella / thyme (vg)
Grilled sardines / beurre blanc / smoked tarama / potato terrine
Beef tartare / sweet potato chips / egg yolk confit / goat cheese
Gnocchi / cheese cream / deep fry leek / kale
Pastrami / beetroot chutney / parmezan / honey mustard / asparagus
Scallops / grapefruit reduction / serrano / pickled cucumber / edamame
Lamb / stuffed spinach ravioli and spinach cream
Rib-eye / double cooked potatoes / herbs cream / maldon sea salt / aromatic butter
Beef fillet / potato purre / roasted veggies / samos (wine from samos island) solera sauce
Greek lamb ''exohico'' in modern way with feta cheese foam / romesco sauce / potato tatin
Chocolate textures (soil, mouse , cremauxe) salted butter scotch & banana cream
Uncostruction lemon pie
Cauliflower / white chocolate / strawberries / balsamic cream
Semifredo with spices (nutmeg , cinnamon , cardamon)
Roasted cherry tomato soup / caramelized onion / pecorino crostini
Butter lettuce / lemon cream / toasted hazelnuts / olives / gorgonzola
Summer squash salad / cherry tomatoes / mozzarella
Vitello tonnato
Ceasar's salad
Caprese / honey balsamic vinaigrette / pesto / cheery tomatos & valerian
Fish carpaccio / lemon / pink pepper / caper / olive oil / chili
Whole grinding shrimp orzo pasta
Mushroom & truffle oil rissoto / parmezan
Bacon & pea orecchitte
Homemade raviolli stuffed with lobster & spinach / napoli / cheese cream
Gorgonzola rissoto / pear / bacon
Tagliatelle a la vongole
Bistecca / baby doublecooked butter & rosemary potatoes
Carbonara linguine / guanciale / parmezan chips
Ossobuco / safran rissoto
Gnocchi al ragu with cream cheese foam
Fish al cartoccio / couscous / veggies
Cannelloni stuffed with spinach and cheese
Bluberrie & strawbery panacotta
Honey ginger pannaccota & choco crumble
Semifredo with spices
Overnight oat with nut butter & banana
Pancakes with mapple syrop & fruits
Greek yoghurt / walnuts honey & seasonals fruits
French toast
Poached eggs in tomato sauce
Double cooked country potatoes / goat cheese cream
Avocado toast / guacamole & poached egg
Toasted bread / tomato chutney & haloumi cheese
Open-face sandwich / spinach, mushroums & bacon
Quinoa salad / mint-mapple vinaigrete ,beetroot & seasonal fruits
Cheese & turkey omellete with salad
Greek salad omellete
Scrumbled eggs in toasted bread
Spinach , mushroom & graviera cheese omellete
Bluberrie lemon cake with crumble
Homemade apple cake
Steamed mussels / celery lime wine & garlic
Aegean fish carpaccio / lumpfish caviar / critamo laim olive oil & garlic
Calamari / burned butter lettuce / smoked tarama / olive oil soil
Kakavia fish soup / steamed veggies
Clams bbq with lime and garlic
Marinated octapus cooked in vinegar & wine with smashed potato
Zucchini salad / crumble feta cheese sun-dry tomatoes & pickled onion
Octapus / buckwheat / coriander / lemongrass sauce / fennel cream
Seafood whole grinding rissoni
Shrimps sauted with quinoa and burnt carrots reduction
Seafood pasta cooked on the fire
Red mullet on the grill (per kilo) / baby butter steamed veggies
Aegean seabass / spinach pie cream / black lentils / asparagus
Fish of the day / tamarisk / lemon butter sauce / celery purre
Herb crusted cod fillet / fennel and herbs broth / celery cream
Chocolate textures (soil, mouse , cremauxe) salted butter scotch & banana cream
Honey ginger pannaccota & choco crumble
Greek tzatziki with flat bread
Greek salad with katiki cheese & balsamic vinegar
Traditional cretan salad "dakos"
Fish roe tarama with capers
Fava from santorini island / confit red onions & lemon
Spinach salad / honey vinaigrete sun-dry tomatoes & manouri cheese
Smoked aubergine salad / petimezi & pine nuts
Chicken soup (traditional)
Kakavia fish soup
Deep fry cheese / homemade fig marmelade
Deep fry manites (mushrooms) / yoghurt sauce
Double cooked country potatoes / goat cheese cream
Spinach pie / leek / feta cheese
Greek marinated chicken souvlaki / traditional tzatziki from tinos island
''saganaki'' sauteed shrimps in tomato sauce / graviera from creta island
Marinated octapus in citrus / herbs
Marinaded sardine
Greek dolmades of vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs
Steamed mussels / lemon / wine / garlic / celery
Pumpkin meatballs / yoghurt sauce
Fried meatballs / feta sauce / flavored with coriander, cumin and pistachios
Traditional lamb "exohico" cooked in the oven for 4hours with potatoes rosemary garlic , graviera cheese & peppers
Greek "giouvetsi' with beef ragout , rissoni & mitzythra cheese from mytilini island
Lemon chicken in the oven / potatoes & fresh oregano
Pork stake
Stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice & herbs
The famous greek mousaka
Traditional lamb chops with potatoes
Rabbit stew in casserole
Greek kantaifi with orange & mastiha cream
Walnut pie with homemade ice-cream
Baklava / ice-cream
Grilled octopus, eggplant cream, tomato - caper salsa and masago
Spinach pie with crispy phyllo, feta cheese, dill and parsley
Tzatziki yogurt with cucumber, garlic, vinegar and olive oil
Mussels with herbs, butter, garlic, mustard and wine
Apaki (smoked pork) in the grill with olive oil-orange dressing
Squid fried with handmade mayonnaise
Fennel pie with wild greens
Snails with rosemary,vinegar,sea salt and olive oil
Staka cream warm cheese with eggs and pita bread
Cretan basket with variety of breads rusks and local dips
Eggplant dip, fresh onion, parsley, salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil
Anchovies marinated with garlic confit,rosemary,onion,lemon and pepper
Vegetables souvlaki (skewers) in the grill with cream, fresh herbs and balsamic
With herbs butter and fruit salsa
Crusted graviera saganaki with cereals herbs oil and pepper marmelade
Feta cheese saganaki in the oven with tomato, pepper, oregano and olive oil
Boiled beetroot with sea salt, vinegar and olive oil
Cretan salad with colorful cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carob rusk, onion pickles, olives, caper, cretan cream cheese and lemon-petimezi (honey) dressing
Boiled greens, zucchini and potatoes
Mykonian ceasar with smoked chicken, smoked graviera, mesklum, cashew and ananchovy mustard dressing
Baby leaves, tyrozouli (grilled cheese) strawberry, hazel, basil and balsamic cream
Groat salad with cucumber, peppers, corn, avocado, dill and mustard - lemon dressing
Dakos,barley rusk with grated tomato,myzythra and olive oil
Baby leaf with orange fillet, avocado, fig and walnut
Lamb in the oven with potatoes, garlic, thyme, sea salt and lemon
Variety of grilled meats, chicken, lamb chops, pork souvlakia, pork steak and burger
Variety of seadood with pitta bread and dips
Grilled fresh fish of the day with boiled greens, lemon juice and olive oil
Fillet of fresh fish with quinoa salad, beetroot powder and lemon - cumin
Chicken chops marinated with fresh local herbs and grilled paprika, green salad and yogurt sauce
Fresh fish is of the day with artichokes and lemon sauce
Fresh fish in the oven with tomatoes,onion,parsley and garlic confit
Fried cod with garlic cream and potatoes
Pasta with shrimp,bisque,garlic ,onion and tomato sauce
Seafood risotto with squid ink,chilli,lime zest and butter
Lamp in the pot with friend potatoes
Pork with tomato sauce and leeks
Chicken in the oven with zucchini,potatoes and lemon sauce
Fresh fish in cooking paper with vegetables, fresh onion, butter, sea salt and citrus zest
Seasonal fresh fruits
Loukoumades ( fried balls of dough ) with syrup and cinnamon
Galaktoboureko with crispy phyllo and syrup filled with cream
Kadaifi with crispy phyllo, hazel, syrup and cinnamon
Baklava with crispy phyllo, syrup and nuts
Bougatsa with crispy phyllo, vanilla cream, sugar powder and cinnamon
Orange pie with hazelnuts and vanilla syrup
Apple pie with cinnamon, caramel sauce and kadaifi ice cream
Nuts pie with orange syrup and ice cream
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Crète.
What does a private chef service include in Crète?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Crète?
The price of renting a chef in Crète can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 59 EUR to 108 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 59 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 59 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 83 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 108 EUR per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Crète?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 43 chefs available in Crète. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Crète who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Crète?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
Key information about our chefs in Crète
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How many chef services are booked in Crète each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Crète, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Crète.
Cost of a private chef in Crète
The cost of hiring a private chef in Crète can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 59 EUR to 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 59 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 59 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 83 EUR
For 2 people: 108 EUR.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Crète?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Crète: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Mediterranean, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Crète!
Talk to our chefs in Crète
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Crète? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Crète, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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