Private Chef in Ionian Islands
Rent one of our 26 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Ionian Islands?
For 6 people in Ionian Islands, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
516 EUR
86 EUR per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests114EUR / guest = 228 EUR total
- 4 guests86EUR / guest = 344 EUR total
- 6 guests86EUR / guest = 516 EUR total
- 8 guests67EUR / guest = 536 EUR total
- 10 guests67EUR / guest = 670 EUR total
- 13+ guests66EUR / guest = 858 EUR total
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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
26 Private Chefs in Ionian Islands
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More than 2,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
3.84 Chef
The guests in Ionian Islands have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 3.84.
4.58 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Ionian Islands received an average score of 4.58.
4.42 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.42 average score.
4.63 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Ionian Islands has been scored with a 4.63 on average.
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668 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Ionian Islands
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Trilogy taramas with beetroot, with ink, white
Selection of fresh oysters and shellfish with crash ice
Homemade dolmadaki filli with rice and parsley,
Mussels with garlic, parsley, wine
Fava beans with lemon oil sauce
Anchovies marinated
Potato baby salad with anchovies, carrots, caper, mayo aioli sauce
Shrimp saganaki ravioli with aromatic tomato sauce handcrafted ravioli filled with shrimp saganaki, served in a fragrant tomato sauce with mediterranean herbs
Fresh fish of the day, lemon beurre blanc & seasonal greens
Grilled calamari with lemon fava purée tender grilled calamari over smooth yellow split-pea purée, finished with fresh lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Monkfish fricassée with dill emulsion delicate monkfish cooked fricassée-style with seasonal greens, finished with a light dill emulsion
Seafood risotto with lemon, herbs & light shellfish broth
Chocolate tart with salted butter caramel & almond crumble rich chocolate tart layered with salted butter caramel and crunchy almond crumble
Lemon & basil panna cotta silky lemon panna cotta with fresh basil oil and seasonal berries
Yogurt cream, honey, citrus & crunchy textures
Mussels steamed with local wine and hot peppers
Greek salad with tricolore cherry tomatos, cappers leaves, onion, baked cheese local feta, fresh oregano, extra virgin olive oil, laid up to bruschetta bread
Mixed green salad with shrimps, avocado creme and peaches
Grilled caprino cheese with plums
King prawns served with a salas of citrus fruits
Gnocchi baked with cheese, ham and sage sauce
Triangle with local cheese pie with honey and sesame seeds
Gaspacho tomato with chips prosioutto
Risotto with barley, local variety of mushrooms, trufle oil, parmegiano regiano
Illex with herbs and beer
Gnocchi with peas, asparagus and leek
Shrimps risotto with troufle oil and bisque with salsa verde
A le vongole with linguini
Sea bass roulland steamed with carrots poure and tsipouro( local drink) veloute
Roast baby chickens with new potatoes, rosemary, stuffed with tinned sweetcorn drained, parma ham, parmesan, sage leaves
Tenderloin with plums with smashed skin potatoes and napoleon vegetables
Cheesecake with forest coulis fruits and ginger based biscuits
Millefeuille with creme flavoured with lime and rosemary
Eggplant salad with smoke eggplants, red peppers, parsley, garlic, olive oil. & crispy bread
Cheese hot salad with feta cheese, chill, olive oil
Greek salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, olives, feta, caper, onion, olive oil
Cycladic salad with cherries tomatoes, cucumber, kritamo, capers, feta, fresh onion, carobe bread
Fresh fish of the day, lemon beurre blanc & seasonal greens
Greek mousakas with eggplant, potato, minced beef and béchamel
Homemade pasta with cream alio oil
Ekmek tsoureki with praline pistachio and creme patisserie
Baklavas with wallnuts and fill
Galaktoboureko with creme patisserie
Greek salad with tricolore cherry tomatos, cappers leaves, onion, baked cheese local feta, fresh oregano, extra virgin olive oil, laid up to bruschetta bread
Bouillabaisse with bisque, fresh fishes, saffron and aioli sauce
Gaspacho tomato with chips prosioutto
A le vongole with linguini
Risotto with three varieties of mushrooms truffled oil, saffron, martini bianco, parmegiano reggiano
Tuna tartar with citrus sauce
Arancini stuffed with variety of mushrooms,served with tomato marmalade flavoured with pampero rum.
Sea bass papillot steamed with ginger, lime, corriander, and beure blanc sauce
Salmon grilled with mushrooms, olive oil and grilled vegetables
Steamed baked seabream
"mousse" chocolate (gluten free) with caramel sticks
Cheesecake with forest coulis fruits and ginger based biscuits
Millefeuille with creme flavoured with lime and rosemary
Flexi ganache with forest fruits coulis
Panzanella with bourrata cherry tomatoes, basil,chutney tomato and strawberries
Caprese with mozzarella and pesto basil
Canapé with beef tartar
Canapé with minced choritho
Garlic bread with parmesan and flour de shell
Beef ragù with handmade tagliatelle slow-braised beef ragù simmered in red wine and herbs, served with fresh handmade tagliatelle
Carbonara with guangale
Homemade pasta with cream alio oil
Tiramisu classic italian dessert with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa
Matcha cheesecake silky matcha-infused cheesecake on a light sesame biscuit base, served with yuzu gel and fresh berries
Santorini fava beans capers and sweet octopus
Tzatziki with dill, greek yoghurt and garlic
Eggplant spread with wallnuts and fresh herbs
Santorini fava beans with capers
Greek salad with caper leaves
Mediterranean fritters veggies with caper & sesame
Spanakopita (greek cheese pie with spinach )
Fried feta with sesame thyme honey and onions
Pastichio (the greek lasagna)
Soutzoukakia (greek meat balls with tomato & cumin sauce) with smashed potatoes
Lamb or goat with tomato sauce and spices
Slow cooked lamb with rosemary amd crispy potatoes
Mousaka probably the best you will ever try !
Stuffed tomatoes and green peppers with raisins, veggies,herbs and pinuts
Baklava with nuts
Galaktoboureko
Home made tomato bruschetta with basil
Santorini fava beans with capers
Home made pizza margarita
Fish soup with greek saffron & crab
Florina red peppers in the oven with grapes sauce
Chicpeas with tomato & basil
Eggplant spread with wallnuts and fresh herbs
Eggplant rolls with figs and manouri
Tzatziki with dill, greek yoghurt and garlic
Taramosalata (greek fish egg spread)
Cherry tomatos with basil & mozzarella di bufala
Sea bass carpaccio with lime, mint and orange
Greek salad with caper leaves and soft and sour cheese
Green salad with soft katiki cheese and figs vinaigrette
Green salad with avocado, smoked trout and lemon dill vinaigrette
Stuffed mushrooms with greek feta , ios island goat cheese & sundried tomatoes
Octopus cooked with red wine , honey and balsamic vinegar
Keftedakia (fried traditional meat balls with mint)
Steamed mussels with mint,basil & tsipouro
Spanakopita (greek cheese pie with spinach )
Mediterranean fritters veggies with tomato cherries ,caper & sesame
Grouper ceviche with mango ,lemon and mint
Fried feta with sesame and cretan thyme honey
Crab cakes with mint and lemon mayo
Pastichio (the greek lasagna)
Soutzoukakia (greek meat balls with tomato & cumin sauce) with smashed potatoes
Salt-crusted sea bass with lemon extra virgin olive oil and herbs served with seasonal veggies
Mushrooms and black truffel risotto
Beef fillet with balsamic, raisins and juniper berries cream served with smashed potatoes
Goat with tomato sauce, spices and home made chips
Slow cooked lamb with rosemary,lemon & potatoes
Organic chicken legs with green olives basil and tomatoes slow cooked in oven
Orzo with shrips tomato, ouzo and fresh herbs
Rabbit stew with red wine and baby onion sauce served with french fries cooken in olive oil
Sea bass stuffed with greek caviar, (bottarga)vegetables, extra virgin olive oil & mint
Sea food pasta with shrimps and mussels
Mousaka, probably the best you will ever try !
Stuffed tomatoes and green peppers with raisins, veggies,herbs and pinuts
Baklava with pistachios from aigina island and nuts
Pavlova with masticha cream and grapes
Home made ice cream ( spicy chocolate, or thyme honey with sri lanka authentic cinnamon ) prepared at chefs house in advance,
Pana cotta with amaretto di saronno and home made caramel sauce (prepared at chefs house in advance
Cheesecake with lime and greek yoghurt
Apple crumble with cinnamon from sri lanka
Chocolate souffle and cream
Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon (the greek donuts)
Galaktoboureko creamy fyllo syrop
Baked feta with sesame & honey
Supergreen soup with yogurt & pine nuts
Beetroot carpaccio in a tangy dressing with cheese, walnuts and rocket as a garnish
Roast aubergines with yogurt & harissa
Vegetable samosas
Quinoa salad with avocado mayo
Onion porridge with roasted onions and thyme
Classic italian potato gnocci with a drizzle of good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, a sprinkling of parm, a pinch of sea salt, and fresh basil, or dress with a sauce, such as creamy mushroom sauce, or pesto
Parmesan arancini
Grilled courgette salad with feta and pomegranate
Vegetarian mushroom risotto
Mushroom wellington (puff pastry surrounds a hearty mixture of butternut squash, sweet potato, portobello mushrooms, kale, and faro, and then the bundle is baked until golden brown. serve with a light tarragon cream sauce for drizzling.)
Vegetarian sun-dried tomato risotto
Vegan ratatouille and pesto sauce
Hasselback butternut squash, whole butternut squash, butter, brown sugar, and toasted walnuts
Stuffed vegetables tomatoes and peppers with rice, greek herbs and potatoes
Chickpeas and kale in spicy pomodoro sauce
Mushroom bolognese. the "meat" is made from a finely chopped medley of king oyster and porcini mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery, parsnip, and turnip
Ultimate veggie burgers
Carnitas jackfruit tacos with avocados sauce
Vegetarian lasagna "bolognese"
Mixed vegetable paella
Mango sticky rice, warm coconut milk with mango pieces flavoured with toasted sesame seeds served on a banana leaves
Vegan cookies and bars
Vegan raspberry cheesecake
Tart cherry & mint sorbet
Vegan chocolate mousse
Vegan apple crumble
Vegan chocolate cheesecake
A personal chef for any occasion in Ionian Islands
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Ionian Islands in April 2018, more than 26 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Ionian Islands and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ionian Islands.
Starting in 2018, 2,905 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Ionian Islands. To book your chef in Ionian Islands, 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 668 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,209 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.42 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,905 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Ionian Islands usually book menus around 76 EUR per person, including 4 courses, sharing an average of 6.34 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 Ionian Islands.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Ionian Islands.
What does a private chef service include in Ionian Islands?
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 Ionian Islands?
The price of renting a chef in Ionian Islands 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 66 EUR to 114 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 66 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 67 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 86 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 114 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 Ionian Islands?
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 26 chefs available in Ionian Islands. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Ionian Islands 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 Ionian Islands?
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.
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.








Key information about our chefs in Ionian Islands
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How many chef services are booked in Ionian Islands each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Ionian Islands, 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 Ionian Islands.
Cost of a private chef in Ionian Islands
The cost of hiring a private chef in Ionian Islands 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 66 EUR to 114 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 66 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 67 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 86 EUR
For 2 people: 114 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 Ionian Islands?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Ionian Islands: 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 Ionian Islands!






Talk to our chefs in Ionian Islands
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 Ionian Islands? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Ionian Islands, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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