Chef Kirill Grechin

Private Chef in Playa del Carmen

I am a professional chef with more than 20 years of experience in different countries and with a different cuisines of the world (Mexico, Spain, Italy, Thailand, France, Greece, India, Philippines, Russia, Guatemala etc). In 2012 I opened my own catering company (more than 20,000 customers), in 2013 I opened a culinary school and trained more than 8,000 people. In 2015 I opened a restaurant "Personal Che’f", Philippines, which was the best in Bohol Province for 3 years. All of this allows me to cook any cuisine from the world, transform my favorite Mexican cuisine and create unique author's masterpieces. Since 2018 I’m returned to the Mexican paradise…)

For me, cooking is...

Its my life and a biggest part of my soul

I learned to cook at...

At different times I have studied and trained in Mexico, Spain, France, Russia, Italy, Philippines, Thailand and Guatemala.

A cooking secret...

To save the taste of the best ingredients and make an art on your plate!

My menus

BRUNCH MENU

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Guacamole+frijoles+pico de gallo+totopos

Quesadilla with shrimp or ham

Classic roasted premium quality bacon

Classic or Vegetarian Quiche pie

Jalapeño chili Poppers (with two types of cheese)

Assorted tropical Fruits Plate

Smocked salmon bagel (cream cheese, marinated onion)

Avocado toast with cottage cheese and caramelised cherry tomatoes

FIRST COURSE

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Classic French Toast with maple syrup

Ensalada fresco del Campo (fresh farm mix salad with avocado and corn)

Chilaquiles rojo (with red salsa) with grilled chicken, soft egg and young mexicancheese

Belgian waffles with dulce de leche milk and chocolate

MAIN COURSE

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"Huevos Rancheros" - Tradicional Mexican "sunny side up" with a baked vegetables chipotle salsa, chorizo and beans,

Scrambled eggs with vegetables or cheese

Hash browns (or roasted potato) with spicy mayo

Eggs how do you like

Shrimp or Truffle or vegetables soft omelette

Two types of cheese oven baked omelette

Shakshuka (Arabic/Israel style eggs with herbs and veggi/tomato sauce)

Huevos Motuleños: Yucatan style soft eggs with special tomato salsa, smashed beans,ham and green peas

"Loco Moco" - amazing tropical style heavy breakfast with meat patty, rice, mushrom gravy and soft egg (two salsas)

DESSERT

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Mini pancakes with maple syrup

Crepes with different toppings

Fruits Salad with honey-yogurt dressing

Indian style mango Parfait

Yogurt, granola, local honey, berries

Pan Dulce (breakfast bakery things) with homemade marmelade and butter

Fruits and berries coconut milk Smoothie (ask about our bestsellers!)

Sirnik - roasten and baked cottege cheese sweet medallion with jam or condence milk

SURPRISE

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Roasted ribeye tacos with blue cheese avocado sauce

Tuna Tataki on a secret "20 ingredients marinade"

Beef Tar Tar

French style Chicken liver pate with quail egg salad & orange marmalade (good for sharing)

Ceviche mixta (tuna & shrimps)

Light vegetables & fruits salad with creamy roasted sesame dressing (recommend for vegetarians)

Tomato gazpacho with strawberry: cold Andalusian soup, served with croutons and herbs. (Recommended for vegetarians)

Warm salad with octopus sous-vide and grilled vegetables with white balsamic vinegar dressing

Local Pumpkin cream-soup with rosemary and roasted pumpkin seeds

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Aguachile Verde: roasted tiger shrimps with Argentinian Chimichurry sauce on a bed of fresh cucumber and sumac

Grilled Fish (catch of the day) on cauliflower puree under white wine-capers sauce with turmeric rice

Grilled local Octopus with potato-parsley cream and savory tomato salsa

Grilled giant portobello mushroom with sweet potato, local cream cheese and chocolate "mole" sauce (Recommended for vegetarians)

Blue Cheese sauce Gnocchi with Parmesan cheese

Chef"s risotto with porchini mushrooms & shrimps

"Calabaza Yucateca rellena" (Mini local bush pumpkin stuffed with "Chili con carne")

Baked salmon with soy sauce-honey glaze

Beef (arachera) fajitas with wheat tortillas and guacamole sauce

DESSERT

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Cold fresh mango tart with marinade coconut and chocolate sauce

Chocolate fondant with blueberry (fresh&sauce) and vanilla ice-cream

Leche flan with fresh berries & chocolate sauce

Vegetarian & Vegan

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Fantastic Grilled Tomato Soup

Light vegetables salad with creamy roasted sesame dressing

Beetroot Millefeuille with avocado Pesto and roasted almonds

"Som Tam": Spicy Thai salad with green mango, carrot, cherry-tomatoes, roasted peanuts and coriander leaves with sour-sweet tamarind dressing

Warm baked pumpkin salad with "pesto" & farm tomatoes

Vegetarian/Vegan tacos with fried tofu and mango "pico de gallo"

Two Bruschettas: artesan bread, black olive tapenade with parmesan cheese & farm tomatoes with greek feta cheese

Sicilian "Caponata" with pinenuts

Spring rolls with vegetables and tofu with peanut butter sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Turkish lentil soup

Pumpkin cream-soup with rosemary and roasted pumpkin seeds

Tomato gazpacho with strawberry: cold Andalusian soup, served with croutons and herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Chef"s risotto with porchini mushrooms & broccoli

Middle East style Pilaf with dried fruits and cheakpeas

Stuffed eggplants with cous cous and vegetables

Grilled vegetables with red quinoa, fresh herbs and avocado musse

Fajitas with gaint portobello mushroom, "pico de gallo" and frijoles

Thai stile fried rice with three sauces (serve in fresh pineapple)

Indian style vegetables Curry with bell paper and mushrooms/or cauliflower in fresh orange juice and coconut milk

Eggplant Parmigiano Gratin coated with roasted tomato sauce and fresh herbs

Blue Cheese sauce Gnocchi with Parmesan cheese

Grilled portobello mushroom with sweet potato, smoked prunes, cream cheese and chocolate "mole" sauce

DESSERT

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Cold fresh mango tart with marinade coconut and chocolate sauce

Baked apple with assorted nuts, cinnamon and honey-lemon sauce

Coconut "Panna Cotta" with passion fruit syrup

Japanese & Asian cuisines

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Tuna or Beef Tataki on a secret marinade

Light vegetables salad with creamy sesame dressing

Kinilao (Philippine-style marinated fish (marlin or tuna) in coconut milk, vegetables and fresh chile pepper)

Japanese style Salmon or Tuna tartar with 5 dressings & roasted sesame seeds

Nobu style warm salmon carpaccio

"Som Tam": Spicy Thai salad with green mango, carrot, cherry-tomatoes, roasted peanuts and coriander leaves with sour-sweet tamarind dressing. (Recommended for vegetarians)

Shrimp & pork dumplings

Japanese taco with yellow fin tuna, avocado, dashi mayo and soy sauce gel

Yellow fin tuna crudo, mango purée, grilled corn and peanuts, fresh cucumber, ginger, cilantro, fresh chill & chili oil

Virgin Taco: beetroot leave, scorched fish, sushi rice, avocado, white cucumber, oyster sauce

Local tiger shrimp, tom yam sauce, herbs. Served in fresh coconut

Fried spring rolls with chicken or shrimp and vegetables

Wasabi cream fried shrimp

Salmon crudo with fresh tomato truffle oil topping and fresh aragula

Scallop carpacchio, passion fruit, almond milk

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Chicken & Pork Philippine Adobo with wild and parboiled rice and herbs salad

Grilled Salmon in soy sauce-honey glaze

Asian style stir-fry chicken with vegetables and oyster sauce.. Served with rice mix or rice noodles

Baked white fish with glazed tomatoes, herbs, black mushrooms & miso-lemon sauce

Beef & broccoli stir fry with oyster sauce

Thai style fried rice with roasted salmon, roasted almond, aioli and wok vegetables

Chef’s risotto, sous vide chicken, shiitake demi glace, kimchi sesame seeds

DESSERT

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Signature frozen fresh mango cake

Japanese cheesecake

Grilled Pineapple Carpaccio with fresh mint&basil and a scoop of strawberry sorbet

Great Italian and Mediterranean Menu

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Fresh melon with spanish serrano ham and balsamic sauce

Two large bruschettas: black olive tapenade with parmesan cheese & farm tomatoes with greek Feta cheese

Italian fresh mint Green peas cream soup with porchetta

Fantastic Grilled Tomato Soup with a cheese toast

Tuna tar tar with mango and tarragon

"Vitello Tonatto" - low temperature cooked veal under the tuna sauce

Local Mussels in white wine tomato sauce with herbs oil

"Caprese Salad" with real Buffalo mozzarella and avocado mix of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichokes with basil Pesto sauce & balsamic cream

36 hours cooked tomato on the Parmesan cream and balsamic vinegar

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Chef"s risotto with porchini mushrooms & wild shrimps or beef steak

Eggplant Parmigiano Gratin coated with roasted tomato sauce and fresh herbs. Recommended for vegetarians

Blue Cheese Gnocchi with Parmesan cheese

Linguine with shrimp (or salmon), tomato pesto and cream sauce

Garlic shrimps with young peas grilled padrone peppers and spinach

Grilled local Octopus with cauliflower cream and glazed cherry tomatoes

Chicken a la “Parmigiana” with Pasta "a la vodka"

DESSERT

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Frozen local mango cake with chocolate sauce

Coconut "Panna Cotta" with passion fruit syrup

Burned cheese cake “San Sebastian” with guyaba compote

Chocolate fondant with blueberry (fresh&sauce) and vanilla ice-cream

Mexican Cuisine

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My Caribbean salad with local shrimps, cherry tomatoes, avocado, papaya and garlic-orange dressing

My signature South American shrimp ceviche

My signature yellow fin tuna tostada (spicy mayo, caramelised onion, sesame sauce)

Slow cooked skirt steak tacos with blue cheese, buttercorn and local avocado

Vegetarian grill salad with young zucchini, corn, cherry tomatoes and quinoa

Sopa de Lima (Famous Yucatan grilled vegetables chicken lemon soup)

Jalapeño chilli Poppers (with two types of cheese and my “pico de gallo” with mango

Local Pumpkin cream soup with roasted shrimps and croutons

Oaxaca style farm tomato salad with baked beetroot and balsamic vinaigrette (seasonally)

Fried fish taco (Cabo style) with a light coleslaw salad

My signature "Mexican flag" shrimp tostada: avocado, cream cheese, tomato jam, caviar

Vegetarian tacos with mushrooms al pastor, caramelised onion, avocado and herbs

Smocked baby carrot, baked white beans and requeson puree, feta cheese, three types of oil

Fried octopus with veggie guacamole, sesame sauce and crunchy tortilla

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Grilled giant portobello mushroom with sweet potato, local cream cheese and chocolate "mole" sauce (Recommended for vegetarians)

"Calabaza Yucateca rellena" (Mini local bush pumpkin stuffed with "Chili con carne")

Sopa de mariscos (Mexican seafood soup)

Pulpo con mole de zanahoria y macadamia (Octopus with carrot/macadamia nuts mole)

Tikinxic (My version of the Perfect Yucatan style fish dish under the baked vegetables with cawliflower cream)

Mexican style skert steak with bone marrow, lemon gremolata, corn purée & grilled corn

24 hours marinared and grilled chicken fillet "al Pastor" on the salsa Guacachile de Oaxaca, huitlacoche (Mexican “truffle”) and vegetables saute

Arroz frito con Salmon O Mariscos (Mexican style fried rice with mussels, shrimp and squid OR salmon) with garlic alioli

“Molcajete” (Beef, Cactus, chorizo, grilled panela cheese, burnt vegetables salsa)

Garlic-butter roasted shrimps with kale leaves and young green peas

Mexican style BBQ pork ribs, baked sweet potato, grilled corn, chipotle/garlic/truffle mayo

"Chile en nogada" style beef stuffed chili Xcatic, tomato pipian, tahini sauce

My Surf and Turf (Please ask about avalible options)

DESSERT

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Flan de leche chocolate with fresh berries & chocolate sauce

Coconut "Panna Cotta" with fresh passion fruit compote

Chocolate tamal, glazed with 20 ingredients chocolate Mole. Vanilla ice cream

Signature frozen mango cake with marinade, chocolate sauce

Burnt Basque cheese cake “San Sebastian” with guyaba compote

French & Mediterranean

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French style Chicken liver pate with quail egg salad & orange marmalade

Cream soup made of young green peas with smocked bacon, garlic and fresh mint

Classic French Onion Soup

Beef Tar Tar

Tuna or Salmon tar tar with pineapple

Fresh melon with Spanish "Hamon serrano" ham and balsamic sauce

Local Mussels under white wine blue cheese cream sauce

My favorite Nicoise Salad

Pumpkin cream soup with roasted shrimps and croutons

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Fillet Mignon with grilled shrimps & French style mushed potato with truffle

Chef"s risotto with porchini mushrooms & wild shrimps or skirt steak meat

Grilled Fish (catch of the day) on cauliflower puree under white wine-capers sauce with vegetables saute

Garlic-butter shrimps with young peas and spinach

Blue Cheese sauce Gnocchi with Parmesan cheese

Beef a-la Stroganoff: Beef tenderloin stewed in cream. Served with roasted potato, pickles and traditional dark bread

DESSERT

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Chocolate fondant with blueberry (fresh&sauce) and vanilla ice-cream

Classic Cream brûlée

Drunk cherry clafoutis with air cream cheese

Burnt Basque cheese cake “San Sebastian” with guyaba compote

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Chef Kirill's reviews

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This platform was a great way to select a private chef for our vacation. I received 3 options to choose from and ultimately selected Chef Kirill! Not only were his menu options and reviews good but his initial communication and out reach is what really caught my attention! The food was delicious and he met all of my food request and still was able to expose our palettes to new dishes.

Review for Chef Kirill Grechin Culinary Event ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the immense pleasure of Hosting an unforgettable event with the incredibly talented Chef Kirill Grechin, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences I've had in recent memory. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this would be a night to remember! Chef Kirill Grechin not only curated a stunning menu that showcased his culinary genius but also went above and beyond by arranging for a phenomenal bartender who crafted signature cocktails that perfectly complemented the meal. Each drink was an experience in itself, with innovative combinations that had our taste buds tingling with excitement. The mixologist was not only skilled but also engaging, providing a delightful addition to the evening's festivities. The ambiance of the event was elevated by the carefully selected live music that Chef Kirill Grechin arranged. The song list was a perfect blend of upbeat and mellow tunes, setting a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe that encouraged conversation and laughter among our guests. This had everyone dancing for hours. It felt as though every detail had been thoughtfully considered, creating an inviting atmosphere that made us all feel at home. In short, Chef Kirill Grechin is a true maestro of culinary events. His ability to seamlessly blend exquisite food, expertly crafted drinks, and an enchanting atmosphere is a testament to his dedication and talent. If you have the chance to attend an event hosted by him, do not hesitate! It’s an experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a craving for more. Thank you, Chef Kirill Grechin, for a perfect night filled with joy, flavor, and unforgettable moments!

Chef Kirill was amazing! From his attentiveness prior to our meal in curating a delicious menu to executing his plan, we were more than amazed. He made breakfast for our family at our Airbnb in Tulum the morning of our wedding and it made that day much more special. The presentation, taste, service and cleanup was immaculate. I will definitely be doing this again in the future!

You will not find a better chef! Everything was made from scratch! A very talented Chef, that you can tell has lots of experience in different cuisines. We had fresh made smoothies every morning with breakfast. Dinners were unbelievable with sooo much food. Make sure to request his Mahi Mahi dish! His attention to detail is noticeable too. I wouldn't use another Chef. You won't be disappointed.

Chef Kirill Grechin is amazing! He was so accommodating with timing and dietary restrictions. He made the most delicious 4-course vegetarian meal with the most amazing mango, condensed milk, biscuit triple layer cake. The ingredients were fresh and local, and he had a wonderful story behind the creation of each dish. I would highly highly recommend, my friends and I are still talking about the meal!

Chef Kirill was absolutely amazing. He was extremely communicative leading up to our event and met our needs without hesitation. We had a few dietary restrictions (vegetarian, pescatarian, etc.) and a couple pickier eaters, but he was quick to accommodate us. The food completely exceeded our expectations - everything was delicious and beautifully plated. He served authentic mexican dishes and the ingredients were super fresh. You can tell he has an amazing attention to detail and nothing was missed. They even brought a few pieces of decor (cloth napkins, candles, etc.) to match the vibe of our event. They completely cleaned our kitchen afterward and even cleaned mess they didn’t make. My only regret was only booking them for one night vs. more! Couldn’t recommend more highly :)

Chef Kirill and his team surpassed my expectations. He was professional, engaging and food was amazing! My guest felt like VIP, he had the table set to perfection. My partner and I were celebrating our birthdays together and he helped us create memories we will never forget. He gets 5 starts in our book, we can’t wait to host future celebration with him!

Chef Kirill was amazing! All of his food exceeded our expectations and his explanations behind the dishes were so engaging. He went above and beyond to give us great food and great stories. We would 150% book him again!

Our Chef Kiril was incredible.. highly recommended

Chef Kirill was amazing. Everyone raved about his food.

Chef Kirill provided an excellent experience for our large group of 14. Much appreciated

Chef Kirill was awesome to work with. He was able to craft custom menus around core foods we wanted included. He was punctual and very detail orient. The quality of the food and the presentation of it was top notch. In fact, the steak lunch he made for us was hands down much better than the dinner we had at one of the top rated Playa De Carmen steak houses we ate at the night before. I will definitely book another meal with Chef Kirill when we are next in Playa.

Everything we hoped for from the service! Dishes were explained and presented beautifully. All interactions were pleasant and fun! Can’t say enough good things, this chef can cook anything.

Chef Khilil and Diana were amazing. Best meal of the trip.

Thank you chef for the experience!

We had an amazing dinner service with Chef Kirill and Deana. It was the BEST MEAL we’ve had on this trip and we were quite saddened we didn’t use them the previous days! Just a fantastic service, articulating meal and an engaging personality ❤️ Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! #tulum

Wonderful experience, food was wonderful.

Our Chef Kirill was amazing on all levels. I highly recommend him.

Wonderful! Please see my complete review.

Our experience was with chef Kirill Grechin and I highly recommend. Chef was very helpful and flexible during the meal planning stages. His menu offerings were diverse and creative. He was also very helpful in assisting me with selecting wine that would compliment his flavors. He arrived promptly and was very organized. His partner provided excellent and attentive service throughout the meal. Our appetizer was an elevated version of a steak street taco. The meat was cooked perfectly and very tender, the other flavors included a made by hand salsa that was absolutely mouth-watering. The garnish was some kind of crunchy sprout that added not only wonderful texture but a balancing flavor. Next we enjoyed a hearty pumpkin soup and chef was kind enough to provide us with an education about the kinds of pumpkins that are available in this region for culinary use. I definitely plan to purchase some next time I visit the market. The entree was very generous portion of perfectly cooked salmon with pea purée topped with a fresh guacamole and paired with a zucchini and tomato salad. Every dish was fresh and tasted alive and delicious ????. Dessert was just a ridiculous (in a good way) explosion of flavor, texture and temperature. I don’t even think that I can recall all of the ingredients but it definitely had deliciously cooked peaches, candied hazelnuts, a tiny amount of blue cheese and something frozen. It was EVERYTHING you want in a dessert. The clean up was quick and thorough, my husband and I were left seated at the table with a glass of wine, a full belly and a huge smile! This was our first experience with Take a Chef, we will definitely be using the service again and we will be seeking out more of Chef Grechin. Highly, highly recommend.