Chef Andreas Chrysomallis

Private Chef In Amsterdam

My name is Andreas Chrysomallis, I’m from Greece and I’ve been working in Amsterdam as a professional cook for the last 6 years. I studied Finance & Maths, but I always wanted to make people smile with food, so I decided to follow my passion and change my career path a couple of years ago.

I was working as Head Chef at Instock, a restaurant that had the mission to make beautiful meals out of ‘wasted veggies’ - vegetables that would end up in the waste bin because of how they look like while they still taste delicious. Unfortunately, due to Corona, we had to make the difficult decision to shut down the restaurant

This means that I have to start to think creatively and the good news is that I’m available to be your private chef at home during these crazy times!

For the last couple of years, I’ve been working in 5 Star Hotels, Michelin restaurants & fine dining places. In the meantime, I’ve also been doing stages at Arzak(***),Heston Blumenthal(**) Noma restaurant*** .Alchemist **.

Besides that, I’ve been volunteering for 2 years as a chef in a non-profit organization (Taste Before You Waste), based in Amsterdam. We organized weekly dinners for 80-90 people, and by doing this we used vegetables & fruits that normally would’ve been wasted.

Also, I’ve been organizing my own personal project called ΄Fermentation Art΄. I organized over 10 successful workshops. dinners about fermentation and ways to preserve food through lacto fermentation. Due to Covid-19 I haven’t been able to organize more workshops, but I hope to continue soon when Corona measurements allow us to. There’s still so much to teach about homemade Kimchi, Miso, different kind of krauts, pickles, sourdough bread, Kombuchas and so much more!

I love life and since I found my passion it is my goal to learn something more about it every day. This makes me happy and gives me a lot of energy to explore, travel (post-corona) and work hard, despite these uncertain times. I am a very happy, passionate cook with great skills, I have a high feeling of responsibility and an eye for detail.

I’m looking forward to meeting you!

For me, cooking is...

A magic cookbook with no end

I learned to cook at...

Le monde Culinary School

A cooking secret...

i dont have secrets,I love my job

My menus

Modern & surprisingly 2.0

STARTER

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Eggplant - Golden raisin- Tahini -Cashew dukkah

Fish of the day tartare with -shallots-Parsley-Butter Lettuc

Caramelized Sprouts, cherry Tomatoes, tahini and sesame

FIRST COURSE

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Carrots - Tempeh - Nasturtium

Beans-tomato kimchi and asparagus ricotta

Spelt - Mushroom garum - Cassava Hollandaise

Cauliflower -Curry - Salsa verde

Celeriac Scallops

Textures of Mushrooms, sourdough Sause and cabbage

Marinated Chicken thighs with teriyaki, grilled little gem, and onion ketchup

Cod filet with mushroom xo sauce and hazelnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Beef steak with baby new potatoes, Bok choy and mexican chimichurri (sundried tomatoes, escalote, garlic, capers, olives, apple cider vinegar, chervil, parsley, dill, mint)

Beef Steak with Mushroom ketchup,Bok choy,Potato mousseline and jus de veau

Fish of the day filet with Romesco(homemade Spanish smoked paprika sauce) , cauliflower cous cous, butter lettuce beurre blanc, and furikake

*Fish of the day filet fricassee with egg yolk emulsion, Seasonal greens, dill, and lemon

48 hours slowly cooked Beef Cheeks, bok choy, and black garlic

Slowly cooked Beef Short ribs, Potato mousseline, and jus de veau

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cacao pod ice cream,black apple,quinoa and blueberries

Caramelized pineapple - Homemade brioche - White chocolate

Sweet potato-Yuzu-Ricotta-Caramel

Beetroot brownie -Milk & Dark chocolate -Preserved cherries

*Black leek Ice cream-Dark chocolate-Caramel

Mexican

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Barbecued broccoli, broccoli stalk pesto, pecorino, smoked chilli dressing

Chicken Pozole with hominy,chili ,cilandrio and lime

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef stew with homemade mole negro served with rice and tortillas

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tres leches cake,dulce du leche and dark chocolate/hazelnut crumble

French & Modern

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Glazed eggplant with golden raisin fermented jam,whipped tahini and cashew dukkah

Flamiche (Homemade puff-pastry crust filled with leeks/bacon/cheece) served with homemade black pepper creme fraiche

Baked camembert with homemade tomato jam and hazelnuts

FIRST COURSE

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French onion soup/Garlic bruschetta/Grygere cheece

Cassoulet (Beans stew with marinated porkbelly and seasonal vegetables)

MAIN COURSE

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Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef stew braised in red wine,seasonal vegetables,pearl onions/mushrooms and orzo)

Dorade filet fricassee with egg yolk emulsion,Seasonal greens, dill and lemon

DESSERT

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Bougatsa (greek filo pastry) with star anise custard, yuzu caramel and caramelized white chocolate crumble

French Clafoutis with cherries,mascarpone and vanilla

Baked caramelized bbq pineapple, yuzu/chocolate airy mouseand lime/ginger crumble

Dark chocolate molleux,yuzu caramel ,caramelized white chocolate and green tea tuille

Modern & Mediterranean

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Celeriac root baked and smoked,seasonal mushrooms,toasted hazelnuts,aragula and aged balsamico dressing

Burrata with extra virgin olive oil,fresh herbs,pickled tomato jam and homemade sourdough bread

Homemade focaccia wirth rosemary, roasted /marinated paprika’s, and salsa verde

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fermented and bbq pointed dutch cabbage (Spitskool) with kombucha cardamom hollandaise and brown butter /lime/capers/herbs dressing

Pumpkin caramelized with barley miso, black garlic beurre blanc and coffee almond crumble

Homemade gnocchi with eggpant/tomato stew ,almonds and wild spinach

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Homemade Raviolo with Ricotta/spinach/mushrooms ,black garlic sause almonds and dry aged pecorino

Rib Eye Steak with baby new potatoes, Bok choy and mediterranean chimichurri (sundried tomatoes, escalote, garlic, capers, olives, apple cider vinegar, chervil, parsley, dill, mint)

Cod filet with Romesco(homemade spanish smoked paprika sause) ,cauliflower cous cous,butter lettuce beurre blanc and bok choy kimchi powder

Chicken fricassee with egg yolk emulsion,Seasonal greens and dill oil and bulgur

Beef and red wine ragu,orzo pasta, pangrattato and dry aged pecorino

DESSERT

All inclusive

Bougatsa (greek filo pastry) with star anise custard, yuzu caramel and caramelized white chocolate crumble

Dark chocolate molleux,yuzu caramel ,caramelized white chocolate and green tea tuille

Chocolate and beetroot brownie soft cake,Dulce de leche( caramelized milk) , dark chocolate crumble and apple caramel

Baked caramelized bbq pineapple, yuzu/ white chocolate mouse infused with cardamom and lime/ginger crumble

Suprisingly and Modern

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Glazed eggplant with golden raisin fermented jam,whipped tahini and cashew dukkah

Burrata with extra virgin olive oil,fresh herbs,pickled tomato jam and homemade sourdough bread

Oysters with lettuce beure blanc,brown butter crumble and scallions

Sea bass mosaic with nori, chorizo cream, lemon gel and citrus beurre Blanc

Candied red onion, onion skin cream, onion ketchup and red onion chips

FIRST COURSE

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Slow cooked cauliflower in curry butter, mint/cauliflower pesto salsa and curry cream

Pumpkin caramelized with barley miso, black garlic beurre blanc and coffee almond crumble

Barbecued broccoli, broccoli stalk pesto, pecorino, smoked homemade chilli dressing

Green carbonara made from string beans,sourdough lentil cheece,black garlic,mushrooms and cured egg yolk

Scallops with black mango beurre blanc,leek skin cream and walnut brioche crumble

Celeriac Scallops with black mango celeriac beurre blanc,caramelized celeriac cream with fermented celeriac salt

Charred leeks cooked in brown butter/leek skin cream with green olives, paprika snow and herb oil

MAIN COURSE

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Fish of the day filet-seasonal greens Potato mousseline with lime-BlackTruffle and caviar beurre blanc

Fish of the day filet ,Kale,Little gem,dill oil ,lemon and fish butter sauce

Beef Steak with Muhsroom ketchup,Bok choy,Pumkin cream with horseradish and barley miso sauce

48 hours slowly cooked Beef Cheeks, Pumpkin bulgur risotto,bok choy and black garlic

Slow cooked Beef and red wine ragu, orzo, pangrattato and dry aged pecorino

DESSERT

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Bougatsa (greek filo pastry) with star anise custard, yuzu caramel and caramelized white chocolate crumble

Chocolate and beetroot brownie soft cake,Dulce de leche( caramelized milk) , dark chocolate crumble and poached cherries in red wine

Asian fairytale dessert with dark chocolate moelleux ,yuzu caramel,green tea sponge and matcha tuille

Sweet potato, Tangerine, ricotta/Honey cookie/Fennel

Baked caramelized pineapple with black honey, Homemade brioche/Mascarpone cream with vanilla and caramelized white chocolate

Modern Japanese

STARTER

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Salmon sashimi with bulgogi and udon salad

Japanese & Modern

FIRST COURSE

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Fermented and bbq pointed dutch cabbage (Spitskool) with kombucha cardamom hollandaise and brown butter /lime/capers/herbs dressing

Pumpkin caramelized with barley miso, black garlic beurre blanc and coffee almond crumble

Cauliflower katsu with fermented cabbage salad and Tonkatsu Sauce

Marinated teriyaki chicken with spaghetti made out of courgette and sesame

MAIN COURSE

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Ramen with slowcooked marinated Pork belly , bok choy , spring onion and egg

Dark celeriac ramen with chicken,mushrooms,egg and sesame

DESSERT

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Kombucha beetroot sabayon,caramelized white chocolate and sweet pickled red beetroots

Japanese fairytale dessert with dark chocolate,yuzu caramel and green tea

Modern Italian

STARTER

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Burrata with extra virgin olive oil,fresh herbs,pickled tomato jam and homemade sourdough bread

Homemade focaccia wirth rosemary, roasted /marinated paprika’s, and salsa verde

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted pumpkin rissoto with black honey and homemade sourdough lentil cheece

Green carbonara with seasonal greens,sourdough lentil cheece,black garlic and mushrooms

Homemade Raviolo stuffed with Ricotta/spinach/mushrooms ,Roasted coffee sause ,almonds and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Homemade gnocchi with eggpant/tomato stew ,almonds ,wild spinach and pecorino

MAIN COURSE

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Beef and red wine ragu, homemade pasta, pangrattato and dry aged pecorino

Dorade filet ,Seasonal greens ,dill lemon emulsion

Beef Cheeks with mushroom risotto and pecorino

DESSERT

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Baked caramelized bbq pineapple, yuzu/chocolate airy mouse and lime/ginger crumble

Torta della Nonna with mascapone ,vanilla and rum(tradiotional italian tart)

Dark chocolate molleux,yuzu caramel ,caramelized white chocolate and green tea tuille

Chocolate and beetroot brownie soft cake,Dulce de leche( caramelized milk) , dark chocolate crumble and apple caramel

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Chef Andreas's reviews

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An amazing experience, Andreas was exceptional. All of the courses were top class with great thought and preparation. I couldn’t recommend him more.

I booked chef Andreas for a small company incentive and the overall process, communication, sending the proposal, making changes was very easy with Andreas because he wanted us to enjoy the evening & Dinner. He was very punctual, friendly, and easily approachable, he was engaged into the conversations and very attentive to Water, Wine, and the little details. The food was incredible, every dish was presented in the most beautiful way and you could taste the love, passion he was putting into it. Taste, presentation and the story behind the dishes just perfect.

Loved the philosophy behind Andrea’s creativity; seeking to elevate the less known or less attractive ingredients - and he managed to do so in fantastic culinary experience, full of surprises. Thanks ????

Ik kan het echt iedereen aanraden:) Het contact met de chef was voor en tijdens de avond heel goed en het eten heerlijk. In heb in alle rust mee kunnen tafelen en dus genoten van een fijne avond!

Andreas was very polity and professional. He arrived and then the magic happened. He helped facilitate a wonderful evening, with well presented food, served with care and love. The food was very good and overall the whole experience was wonderful. We would highly recommend Andreas and Take a Chef - Thank you.

If you have the opportunity to invite Andreas to cook for you and your friends, don't hesitate for one single second. I had the pleasure to invite Andreas to my home to cook for 8 people, and it's been the best decision I made. He's incredibly proficient and his cooking skills are beyond expectations. In preparation for the evening Andreas and I discussed the four course menu in detail - with many options for me to select from. At all times Andreas was highly professional and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend working with him.

Andreas was spectacular! 5 stars for a very thoughtfully unique and tasty combination of flavours. You can tell he is super passionate about experimenting with food in different ways. He also provided a nice list of wines to pair. The biggest bonus was how my kitchen was left sparkling with all dishes put back already. Highly recommend his services to make any dinner party happy.

We had an amazing experience! The menu was exactly what we wished for, we loved the food, its stories and the incredible mix of flavors Andreas created. We would definitely recommend him, very professional and skilled.

I got the menu on the Take a Chef website and I think that was enough. Andreas is very friensly and we really enjoyed our evening. The food, the presentation and the story behind the dishes were amazing.

Andreas cooked and served a delicious and perfectly timed Mediterranean meal featuring several courses. The Mediterranean mashed potatoes were the best I’ve ever had. Also on our plates were zucchini fritters with mint. Slightly crispy on the outside. Again, delicious. I could go on. Andreas was the perfect cook and gentleman. I can’t say enough.

Andreas Chrysomallis prepared a delicious 5 course dinner - he explained the dishes really well, and we appreciated how he took his own interest (in this case fermentation) and brought it into the dishes. Which were very tasty, full of flavour, and well presented. When we selected the menu, he provided us with wine suggestions, which we followed, so we had a real restaurant at home feeling. The prep was fast, afterwards the kitchen was spotless. We can really recommend Andreas.

Andreas gave us an amazing birthday dinner experience.

Great experience. Love this and definitely recommend it.

It was a wonderful experience, one I will be doing again for sure!!

We had a very good experience with Andreas. His food was unique and delicious. He took time to explain some of the cool processes he puts the food through before cooking with it. He was very professional and charming. Would highly recommend!

I booked Andreas for my cousin's birthday to surprise her. Everything went perfectly! He was very communicative before the event, answered quickly and effectively. I asked him a special request for the dessert and he was flexible and open to my wish, which I really appreciated! My cousin and her boyfriend had an amazing time. The flavours were powerful, amazing in taste and pleasantly surprising! Plus, Andreas is super friendly and sociable ! He is also solution-oriented. It was a great experience, we totally recommend Andreas and hope to book him again in the future! Merci !!!!!

It was the birthday of my girlfriend and we had a wonderful experience. Andreas was attentive, discret and made sure to make our night special. The dishes were very good especially the greek dessert, a must to have. Thanks very much!!

We had Andreas over yesterday for a romantic vegan dinner for two and it was a fantastic and unforgettable experience! We were very impressed by the amazing quality and presentation of the food Andreas prepared, as well as by his story and the philosophy behind his cooking. Andreas is very creative and experiments with many special ingredients to create exceptional tastes. He was very open, friendly and happy to conversate, but Andreas also gave us space to enjoy our dinner in privacy and made our evening perfect. We would highly recommend Andreas and look forward to having him over again. Thank you again!

Andreas was a great chef and a lovely person. His food was delicious, we felt like we were dining at a 5-star restaurant. The portions were very generous and every dish was presented beautifully. He also left our kitchen spotless. Once the dinner was over, it was as if he was never there. I would highly recommend him!

We had an excellent evening with Andreas. He was very friendly, warm and professional. His food was very well presented and tasted fantastic. He explained everything well. We would highly recommend him to anyone and we will definitely book him again. It was so nice to feel like we were back in a restaurant again!