Chef Eric Brajkovic

Private Chef in Punta Križa

Hi, I’m Eric.

I’m a professional chef with over 10 years of experience. Being half Italian, I’ve lived and worked in Italy, as well as in several renowned ski resorts. I’ve also run my own street food business, an experience that sharpened my creativity and reinforced my focus on flavor, quality, and cooking directly for people.

My cuisine is inspired by Mediterranean and Italian traditions. I always strive to connect with local producers and work with the freshest ingredients, so every menu becomes a unique and memorable dining experience for you and your guests.

I truly enjoy what I do, and that passion is reflected in every dish I serve.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about tradition, passion, and sharing good ingredients. I make simple, honest dishes that bring people together and create memories

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook through years of experience, working in Croatia,Italy, ski resorts, and my own street food business alongside talented chefs.

A cooking secret...

My secret? A pinch of creativity, a dash of patience, and the finest local ingredients make every meal unforgettable.

My menus

Italian Basic

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Bruschette with tomato tartare and basil

Straciatella Caprese ( cherry confif, mozzarella , basil oilive oil,)

Bruschette with aubergine and cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Pasta with homemade tomato sauce and parmesan fondue

Risotto with mushroom

Homemade ravioli filled with cheese with portobello sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Pork tenderloin in mushroom sauce with potato purea

Beef gulash with homemade gnocchi

Gilthead fillet in white sauce with adriatic herbs and gnocchi alla romana

Slowcooked pork belly with homemade bbq sauce and celery purea

DESSERT

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Lemon tiramisu

Tiramisu

Vanilla yogurt pannacotta ,roasted peach

Surprise Basic

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Bruschette with aubergine and cheese

Fish pate with homemade bread

Crispy cannoli filled with paprika cream

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Homemade ravioli filled with cheese with portobello sauce

Gnocchi with red cikory,gorgonzola and walnut

Risotto with mushroom

Italian parmigiana ("lasagne" with aubergine, mozarella, tomato, basil

MAIN COURSE

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Pork tenderloin in mushroom sauce with potato purea

Beef tagliata on celery purea

Gilthead fillet with kale cream

Slowcooked pork belly with homemade bbq sauce and celery purea

DESSERT

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Lemon tiramisu

Vanilla yogurt pannacotta ,roasted peach

Tiramisu

Brownie with mascarpone cream and strawberry

Surprise Indulge

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Beef tartare

Fish pate with homemade bread

Cannoli with mushroom mousse,lime mayonnaise ,mustard caviar

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Risotto with gamberi

Homemade short pasta with red cikory,gorgonzola and walnut

Italian parmigiana ("lasagne" with aubergine, mozarella, tomato, basil

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Herbcrusted seabass fillet with vegetables and sauce

Pork tenderloin in mustard and sage sauce, gnocchi alla romana

Roastbeef served on potato cream with truffle

Seabass/gilthead fillet al forno (cherry tomato, potato, onion, fennel, wine, olive oil

Slowcooked pork belly with homemade bbq sauce and celery purea

DESSERT

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Brownie with mascarpone cream and strawberry

Lemon tiramisu

Vanilla yogurt pannacotta ,roasted peach

Coconut mousse with mango

Tiramisu

Mediterranean indulge

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Fish pate with homemade bread

Fish Selection(tuna tartare, sashimi, seabass carpaccio,shrimp )

Beef tartare

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Parmigiana (fried eggplant, tomato, mozarella, basil)

Homemade short pasta with truffle and shrimps

Risotto with adriatic shrimps

Homemade ravioli filled with cheese with porcini mushroom sauce

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Roastbeef served on potato cream with truffle

Herbcrusted seabass fillet with vegetables and sauce

Dalmatinska pasticada (slowcoocked beef with plum, apple, red wine) served with potato purea

Slowcooked pork belly with homemade bbq sauce and celery purea

Pork ribs, homemade bbq, potato

DESSERT

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Lemon tiramisu

Yogurt pannacotta with roasted peach

Tiramisu

Chocolate mousse with orange gel

Fusion basic

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All inclusive

Tempura prawns with lime mayo

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Italian parmigiana

Risotto with prawns

Risotto with beef and dried tomato

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Beef tagliata on celery purea

Slowcooked pork belly with homemade bbq sauce and celery purea

Herbcrusted seabass fillet with wok vegetables with soy sauce

DESSERT

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Lemon tiramisu

Tiramisu

Vanilla yogurt pannacotta ,roasted peach

Local Indulge

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Fish pate with homemade bread

Marinated red mullet

Beef tartar

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Risotto with gamberi

Homemade ravioli filled with cheese in red sauce with gamberi and zucchini

Homemade short past with dried tomato and beef

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Beef tagliata on parsnip cream and potato

Gilthead fillet in white sauce with adriatic herbs and gnocchi alla romana

Herbcrusted seabass fillet with vegetables and sauce

DESSERT

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Lemon tiramisu

Tiramisu

Yogurt pannacotta with roasted peach

Brownie with mascarpone cream and strawberry

Ricotta mousse with caramelised apricot and coulis, crispy crumble with olive oil

Seafood exclusive

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Celery cream with truffle and shrimp tartar

Fish starter selection(tuna tartare, sashimi, seabass carpaccio,salted anchovies,marinated red mullet

Octopus salad

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Risotto with gamberi

Risotto with asparagus pesto and gamberi

Fish lasagne

Italian parmigiana ("lasagne" with aubergine, mozarella, tomato, basil

MAIN COURSE

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Monkfish in wine sauce,potato ,vegetables

Herbcrusted gilthead fillet with wok vegetables and sauce

Seabass/gilthead fillet,crispy eggplant , cherry confit

DESSERT

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Brownie with mascarpone cream and strawberry

Lemon tiramisu

Panacotta with olive oil,lemon gel,dehidrated olive

Tiramisu

Coconut mousse with mango

Ricotta mousse with caramelised apricot and coulis, crispy crumble with olive oil

Local Basic

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Fish pate and focaccia

Bruschetta with tomato tartare

Tuna tartar

Cold Fish selection ( red mullet, anchovies, salmon)

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Black cuttlefish risotto

Risotto with gamberi

Fish soup

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Gilthead/seabass fillet with kale cream

Gilthead/seabass fillet with wok wegetables

Monkfish in wine sauce,potato ,vegetables

DESSERT

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Panacotta with olive oil,lemon gel,dehidrated olive

Yogurt pannacotta with roasted peach

Fruit tart

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Chef Eric's reviews

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55 services

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Eric cater for our group of 25 during our holiday, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From the very first meal to the last bite of dessert, everything was flawless. The food was simply outstanding – fresh, beautifully presented, and incredibly delicious. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and catered to all dietary needs in our group with ease. On top of that, they tidied everything up so thoroughly after each meal that it felt like magic – we didn’t have to lift a finger!

Chef Erik and his helper Lucija were amazing, communication was fantastic from the moment I enquired, they catered for all 14 of us, 5 generations with different preferences, allergies and intolerances, nothing was too much trouble at all. We would highly recommend them and will use them again, if we come back to the area. Thank you, Erik!

Friendly, approachable and delivered a truly lovely experience. Would recommend Eric to anybody.

Our family have eaten in many fine restaurants while in Croatia. Chef Eric’s meal was the best we have had. All course were beautifully presented and tasted fabulous. This was one of the highlights of our month long trip. Thanks Chef Eric.

Chef Eric and his partner were fantastic. After impressing me with his proposed menu, I decided to hire him for a special surprise 50th anniversary dinner. It was my in-laws anniversary and we were all meeting in Croatia to celebrate. I have never hired a private chef before and was uncertain what to expect. Additionally, I really wanted this dinner to be special, as my in-laws have never been treated to a privately cooked meal, so there was a lot riding on this dinner. I am happy to report that from the moment I connected with Chef Eric over his proposed menu, I was impressed. He not only proposed two menus (one for vegetarians and one for folks without dietary restrictions), he was easy to communicate with and put all my worried at ease. Communication was also very easy with Chef Eric. Anytime I had a question, he promptly responded. On the day of the dinner, he was prompt, organized and professional. Along with his partner, he arrived with all his equipment, food prep and table decorations. We didn't have to lift a finger, which allowed us all to enjoy our celebration and focus on my in-laws anniversary. As for the food, no one had a complaint. In fact, we loved every dish. We also loved how Chef Eric shared information about the dish and entertained our questions when we asked about the local ingredients he used. I also really appreciated that he went above and beyond for the vegetarian dishes. He made sure they were just as special as the various fish focused courses. By the end of the night, we were not only pleasantly full from the great food, but filled with joy over the wonderful experience. My in-laws were really blown away and said it was a night they will never forget. I would not hesitate to recommend Chef Eric to anyone. In fact, if I ever get the chance, I will indeed hire him again for another experience. Thank you Chef Eric for the wonderful meal and memories.

Fantastic experience with Eric as our chef. He catered our group of six in a villa outside of Pula and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening. He was professional in his preparation and delivery of our four courses and explained each dish to us with passion. The food was lovely, varied and filling and he left our kitchen spotless. Thanks Eric for a lovely evening.

Chef Eric was AMAZING!!! Very pleasant first night experience in Porec Croatia. The meall was delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you Chef Eric for a great experience!

Our experience with Eric Brajkovic was superb. He presented sample menus to me for review and was very flexible in response to our likes and dislikes. His communication was great, and he was most accommodating when we had slight schedule adjustments due to a few members of our party being late. The food he prepared was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and well-explained. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. It was a decadent treat!

Eric and his co are the best chefs on earth. What they delivered is more than outstanding. Especially on the last day where we told them to cook with everything thats here and not buy new stuff they surprised us massively. We hope we can book him again next year, fully trust in this delicious cooking skills!

They were absolutely amazing the food was INCREDIBLE! Could not recommend them more!

Great expirence!

We loved having Eric and Lucci with us, helping us to make an 80th birthday celebration truly wonderful at our rental holiday villa in Croatia. Age range from 4-80 and we were all looked after. Really really lovely food. I won’t forget the squid ink pasta for a very long time! And the chocolate cake was to die for! We would highly recommend.

Our group of 20 people was incredibly well served with a nice steady tempo of delicious food and a great presentation. Everything was ass agreed, punctual, the service was discreet and the food was nicely presented. Eric left us satisfied and happy!