Private Chef in Rethymno
Rent one of our 56 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Rethymno
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Rethymno in October 2017, more than 56 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Rethymno and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Crete.
Starting in 2017, 3,750 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Rethymno. To book your chef in Rethymno, 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 1,248 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,588 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.79 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 3,750 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Rethymno usually book menus around 77 EUR per person, including 3.62 courses, sharing an average of 6.74 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 Rethymno.












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.
56 Private Chefs in Rethymno
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More than 3,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.67 Chef
The guests in Rethymno have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.67.
4.87 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Rethymno received an average score of 4.87.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.87 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Rethymno has been scored with a 4.87 on average.
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1,248 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Rethymno
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Always served in the table ''welcome bread with olive oil , olives and local graviera cheese
''ntakos'' local salad with carob rusk , cherry tomatoes , basil sauce and ''katiki'' feta cheese cream
Fava been purre infused with confit onions and dry onion
Deep-fried local feta cheese, drizzled with a honey and ouzo sauce
Greek ''dolmades'' of vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs with yoghurt aromatic sauce
''tzatziki'' yoghurt dip with cucumber , garlic and pita bread
Local green salad with raisins , katiki cheese feta cream , bread-crumbs, fig balsamic vinegar and petimezi
Greek salad with feta cheese , fresh tomatoes and olive oil
''houmous'' with tahini lemon and tortilla chips
Smoky egg-plant salad with ''petimezi'' , vinegar , black raisins and nuts
Zucchini salad with crumble feta cheese cherry tomatoes , pickled onion and pesto
Steamed mussels with celery, lemon, garlic , white wine, and ouzo
Shrimps saganaki with feta cheese, topped with crispy onion chips
Smoked siglino (pork) with mushrooms white wine and fresh herbs
Zucchini ''meat'' balls with yoghurt sauce infused with herbs
Lamb and pork meatballs in rich napoli sauce, topped with feta cream and accompanied by local pickled lumberjack
Greek chicken ''gyros'', served with a creamy mayo-mustard sauce and pita bread
Greek marinated pork ''gyros'' with traditional tzatziki and pita bread
Slow-cooked octopus with a mint herb sauce, served with bio lentils
Local fish carpaccio marinated with lemon caper and pink pepper
Sausages with lemon from local producers and honey mustard
Local beef steak served with a rich mushroom cream sauce and double-cooked potatoes
Fisherman's pasta crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the fishing villages
Handmade skioufixta pasta with apaki (cretan smoked pork), sautéed mushrooms, and crumbled anthotyro cheese
Sea bream served with fennel and maratho sauce, and a smooth celery purée
Slow-cooked local young lamb tsigariasto (6-8 months old), served with potatoes
Marinated chicken chops with green citrus salad
Braised chicken in fresh tomato sauce with bio ''chylopites'' and local ''anthotyros'' cheese
The famous greek mousaka with minced mix meat and veggies
Orzo pasta with beef ragout and local ''myzithra'' cheese
Fresh seasonal fruits
Traditional sfakiani pita drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy nuts
Traditional greek halva served with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Deconstructed citrus pie, with vibrant citrus flavors
Chocolate textures—soil, mousse, and crémeux—finished with a salted butterscotch sauce
Assorted greek syrupy pastries · served with creamy ice cream
Greek kataifi pastry filled with a creamy orange and mastiha filling
Cretan cheesecake with local cheeses and seasonal fuits
Greek traditional ''kormos'' with chocolate & butterscotch
Always served in the table ''welcome bread with olive oil from our farm, olives and fresh ripped tomato with herbs
Classic greek salad with feta cheese and a touch of balsamic vinegar
Traditional greek tzatziki served with warm, pita bread
Traditional ntakos , cretan carob rusk topped with ripe tomatoes, gallo-mizithra (soft cretan cheese), fresh oregano, and extra virgin olive oil
Greek dolmades , vine leaves stuffed with rice and aromatic herbs
Golden-fried local feta cheese drizzled with cretan honey and a ouzo infused sauce
Fava bean puree infused with confit onions and dry onion
Giant beans in tomato sauce with herbs ,sausages in the oven with feta cheese and bread
Greek-style chicken gyros, served with a creamy mayo-mustard sauce
Smoked pork ''apaki'' served with sautéed mushrooms
Fried beef and pork meatballs infused with mint in a rich napoli sauce
Skioufihta local pasta with mushrooms, chicken, graviera and ''anthotyros'' cretan cheese
Traditional greek giouvetsi with beef ragout, risoni pasta, and ''anthotyros'' cretan cheese
Grandma's lemon chicken, oven-baked with potatoes and fresh oregano
Greek ''yemista'' stuffed tomatoes and peppers filled with rice and aromatic herbs
The famous greek moussaka ,a layered dish of eggplant, minced mix meat, béchamel sauce, and aromatic spices
Pork in a casserole with cretan herbs and double cooked potatoes
Braised chicken in fresh tomato sauce with bio ''chylopites'' and local ''anthotyros'' cheese
Assorted seasonal fruits, fresh and vibrant
Traditional sfakiani pita drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy nuts
Traditional greek halva served with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon
Greek kataifi pastry filled with a creamy orange and mastiha filling
Aromatic greek yoghurt with lemon and fruits
Greek traditional ''kormos'' with chocolate & butterscotch
Apaki(smoked pork) in the grill/olive oil-orange dressing
Dakos/grated tomato/olives/myzythra/barley rusk
Tzatziki /yogurt/cucumber /vinegar/olive oil/garlic
Tirokafteri (cretan cheese/feta/red pepper/peperoncino/salt/vinegar/garlic)
Eggplant dip/fresh onion /parsley /vinegar/olive oil/salt/pepper
Green lolo rosso and red/chicken breast/ sunflower seed/cretan cheese (graviera) & dressing balsamic
Tomato/cucumber/onion/pepper/rusk/olives/cretan cheese (myzythra) & oregano
Lettuce with spinach/walnut/cretan cheese (dry anthotyros) breadsticks/pomegranate/dressing honey with vinegar
Varieties of meat in the grill/chicken /pork souvlakia/burger/lamb chops /pork steak
Lamb chops/oregano/sea salt/lemon/potato in the pan
Chicken fillet/grilled lettuce/myzythra
Beef grilled /kale/balsamic sauce/baby potato
Pork steak/celery roasted/mayo-garlic
Fresh ice cream from sheep milk
Fresh fruits
Mille-feuille/crispy fyllo /cream vanilla /red raspberry /oreo
Lemon cream /forest fruit/herbsboil/lime zest
Mousse chocolate/frambuaz/almond/bisquit grated
Crab & white fish croquette with ginger gel
Crispy chicken coxinha, aged pecorino cream
Fish tartare with nectarine, chili, ginger, cherry tomatoes, and lime
Grilled sardines with beurre blanc, smoked tarama, and potato terrine
Hand-cut beef tartare, sweet potato chips, confit egg yolk, and creamy goat cheese
Sautéed shrimp with quinoa and burnt carrot reduction
Tsigariasto” lamb croquette with gremolata
Gnocchi with creamy cheese sauce and crispy fried leeks
Cured pastrami, beetroot chutney, aged parmesan, honey mustard, and grilled asparagus
Seared scallops with grapefruit reduction, serrano, pickled cucumber, and edamame
Butter lettuce salad with lemon cream, toasted hazelnuts, olives, and crumbled gorgonzola
Octopus with burned butter lettuce, smoked tarama, and olive oil soil
Lamb with spinach-stuffed ravioli and spinach cream
Beef fillet with potato purée, roasted vegetables, and samos solera wine sauce
Salmon with pickled cucumber and lemon sauce
Creamy mushroom risotto, finished with truffle oil
Herb-crusted cod fillet in fennel and herb broth with celery cream
Saffron risotto cooked in beef stock
Fresh day fish, served with wild stamnagathi and sweet caramelized carrot purée
Crusted chicken leg with pea purée and steamed veggies
Assorted chocolate textures: rich mousse, silky crèmeux, and cocoa soil, paired with salted butterscotch and velvety banana cream
Deconstructed lemon meringue pie with tangy lemon curd, crisp meringue, and crumbly base
Cauliflower-infused white chocolate, paired with fresh strawberries and balsamic cream reduction
Spiced semifreddo infused with cinnamon, cardamom and spices
Mousse tarama/tonic/lime/olive oil
Mayonnaise avocado/garlic/coriander/parsley/onion/lemon juice
Red mullet ceviche /citrus /coriander/basil/herbs oil
Peruvian purple potato/tartar salmon/avocado/lime/truffle oil
Carpaccio sea bass/tobiko eggs/flowers/beetroot powder /parsley ochilli pepper
Decomposed shrimp saganaki/nuts/salty biscuit/feta cheese grated/cherry tomato/black sesame
Grilled squid/sweet potato cream/pickled shallot/lemon-cumin dressing
Grilled octopus/eggplant cream/tomato-caper salsa/masago
Beetroot tartar /stamnagathi boiled /corn flakes /white vinegar
Red quinoa/tartar salmon/guacamole /green peas/corn/citron dressing
Mesclun /seared tuna/radish /peanut /mango/yuzu dressing
Shrimp/noodles/cucumber /celery/fresh coriander/sesame oil
Local green beans /fresh fish carpaccio /almond roasted/thai-olive oil- lemon sauce
Tomato /cucumber/peppers /shallot pickled /olives/flatbread /chives/cream cheese
Red porgy/clams/greens/ fennel sauce
Fresh cod/wild greens/ tomato, lemon/cooked in the oven
Orzo/langoustines/pernod/saffron/ herbs
Calamarata/octopus bolognese/tomato comfi/chives/thyme
Fresh fish with salt crusted /boiled vegetables
Fresh lobster(per kilo price) grilled /pasta or orzo with lobster broth
Seared tuna/smoked eggplant/wakame seaweed/teriyaki
Caramelized salmon/soya/lemongrass/green beans-peach salad
Apple pie/caramel sauce/cinnamon /ice cream kadaifi
Baba/strawberry syrup/mastic cream/basil oil
Chocolate creme brulee/ pistachio ice cream/ cherries
Meringue/vanilla cream lime/tartar mango/coconut
Always served in the table ''welcome bread with olive oil'' olives and graviera cheese
Classic greek salad with feta a cheese and a touch of balsamic vinegar
''tzatziki'' yoghurt dip with cucumber , garlic and pita bread
''tyrokafteri'' , traditional feta spread with red red hot peppers
Double cooked country potatoes with garlic and herbs
Marinated chicken gyros with pita bread , roasted tomato and mayo-mustard sauce
Greek marinated pork ''gyros'' with marinated onions, pita bread and yoghurt
Local sausages with lemon
Bbq chicken thigh fillet marinated with mustard
Bbq pork stake with oregano and lemon
Bbq young lamb chops seasoned with wild oregano and maldon salt
Bbq beef stake with spicy aromatized butter & chimichurri
Fresh seasonal fruits
Greek traditional halva with vanilla ice-cream & cinnamon
Greek kantaifi with orange & mastiha cream
Corn crispy tacos/grilled amberjack/jalapenos/marinated cucumber
Tartar beef/jalapenos /truffle oil/mustard powder/caper/mayo-garlic/flowers
Carpaccio beef/pink grapefruit /chives/lime zest/ponzu(citrus – soy)
Potato nest/fried eggs/cream cheese/truffle oil/crispy pancetta/asparagus
Beef tataki/ soy sauce /lemon juice/garlic chips/fresh onion
Sausage with wild greens /caramelized shallot/egg/mustard seed
Chicken ballotine/prosciutto/olives ragout/cream plam
Meat pie /lamp/staka/rosemary /honey
Chilangi octopus,/shrimp and raw white fish seasoned in mexican style with fresh vegetables/coriander and citrus juice
Fish of the day ceviche/mango purre/lemon/peperoni/coriander
Baja taco soft corn tortilla, battered white fish topped with tzatziki, lettuce and pico de gallo
Avocado mousse/garlic/coriander
Corn crispy tacos/grilled vegetables /jalapenos/marinated cucumber/guacamole
Fresh fish of the day ceviche/coriander /citrus juice/lime zest/sea salt
Corn crispy tacos/grilled marinated pork /jalapenos/marinated cucumber
Tataki salmon/soya/ginger
Fajitas/corn/bean/sour cream/lime
Quesadilla chilango/marinated chicken/cream cheese/iceberg
Burritos/smoked pork/tartar tomato/garlic/chipotle/avocado
Empanadas shrimp/mayo-jalapeño/avocado
Ceasar /romaine lettuce/chicken breast fillet/smoked pancetta/home-made croutons/parmesan/anchoves sauce
Wild greens boiled/olive oil-lemon dressing
Mesclun/cashew /flakes dry aged graviera/salt biscuit/mustard dressing
Quinoa colorful/beef tartar/peppers/corn/mustard seeds/avocado
Fresh baby leaf/cured pork(loutza)/nuts/talagani(sheep milk) goji berry
Baby jem/chicken breast/artichoke/sun dried tomatoes/crispy flatbread/mayo dressing
Vegetables in the oven /cream balsamic/fresh herbs
Quinoa mexicana with peppers/greek olives/cucumber/tomato/green herbs and rocket salad with jalapeno dressing
Babe leaf /fig/orange fillet//balsamic/walnuts
Fatoush style cherry tomato/cucumber/peppers/onion/sumac/crispy bread /oil cheese
Breast from roaster /sweet frumenty/grapes/herbs/butter
Pork spare ribs/ginger/petimezi soy/asteroid anise/baby potatoes
Sheep chops marinated in kiwi /yogurt sauce/fried pumpkin
A la talla sea bass marinated with adobo sauce/traditional mexican rice and beans
Langosta ajillo-butter shrimp with traditional mexican rice and smoked asparagus
Beef steak /sweet potato /roasted iceberg /pepper/rosemary
Chicken leg marinated/mexican herbs/grilled corn/mashed sweet potatoes
Sea bream marinated/sauce adobo/traditional mexican rice
Pork steak latin american style/cumin/chilli/onion/coriander
Pannacota/mango/lime/fruits forest
Fresh fruits
Lokoumades(dough,fried balls) /syrup /cinnamon
Mousse chocolate/mango purée/shiso /brownies/smoked salt
Cheesecake /oreo biscuit /mascarpone cream/raspberry marmelade
Broken lemon tart/nuts/marshmallows/flowers/lime
Apple pie/caramel sauce/cinnamon /ice cream kadaifi
Baba/strawberry syrup/mastic cream/basil oil
Chocolate creme brulee/ pistachio ice cream/ cherries
Profiterol/chocolate cream/hazel/fegientin/puree frambuaz/gold powder
Bougatsa/crispy fillo/cream vanilla/cinnamon /sugar powder
Tiramisu mascarpone cream • biscuits soaked in espresso •• cocoa nibscrisp
Always served in the table ''welcome bread with olive oil and olives''
Watermelon salad with feta cheese, balsamic vinegar and petimezi infused with basil
Fish roe tarama bruschette with capers and marinated sardines
Bruschetta with marinated sardines, chimichurri & sun-dried tomato
Valeriana & baby leaf salad with figs, nuts, seasonal fruits & maple-mint sauce
Summer beetroot carpaccio salad with walnuts, fresh fruits, and a wild berry sauce
Raw zucchini salad marinated with salt and pesto with cherry tomatoes , pickled onions and feta with oregano
Confit chicken balls with aged pecorino cream with pepper
Hands on secret greek salad
Fish carpaccio with spicy mango dressing
Fish tartare with lime, coriander & serrano pepper dressing
Slow cooked octopus cooked in vinegar & wine with fava bean puree (infused with onions)
Shrimps in fresh tomato sauce with herbs and cream cheese
Baby calamari with greens and tarama in lemon sauce
Beef tartare with sweet potato chips, confit egg yolk, and sweet onions
Creamy mushroom risotto, finished with truffle oil
Risotto with saffron, cooked in rich beef stock
Trahana greek pasta with local sausages in fresh tomato sauce
Fish with spinach pie cream, black lentils and lemon
Fish of the day served with lemon butter sauce, and a smooth celery purée
Salmon with pickled cucumber and lemon sauce
Beef fillet with mushroom purée, and wine sauce
Crusted stuffed chicken ballotine with romesko and veggies
Young lamb ''tsigariasto'' with potatoes in the oven
Chicken thigh cooked only with salt in a pan and cretan beans and lemon
Assorted chocolate textures: rich mousse, silky crèmeux, and cocoa soil, paired with salted butterscotch and velvety banana cream
Assorted greek syrupy pastries · served with creamy ice cream
Blueberrie & strawberry panacotta
White choco and caramel ganache with crumble and seasonal fruit gel
Greek kataifi pastry filled with a creamy orange and mastiha filling
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 Rethymno.
What does a private chef service include in Rethymno?
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 Rethymno?
The price of renting a chef in Rethymno 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 58 EUR to 111 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 58 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 58 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 82 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 111 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 Rethymno?
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 56 chefs available in Rethymno. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Rethymno 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 Rethymno?
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.
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How many chef services are booked in Rethymno each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Rethymno, 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 Rethymno.
Cost of a private chef in Rethymno
The cost of hiring a private chef in Rethymno 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 58 EUR to 111 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 58 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 58 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 82 EUR
For 2 people: 111 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 Rethymno?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Rethymno: 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 Rethymno!






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