Chef Dimitris's menus are available for private dining & catering events, workshops, as mealbox or as recipe video. Pick a menu or recipe that appeals to you and book through ChefMaison. This means that you can enjoy a high-end dining experience at home with a ChefMaison professional private chef in any way you choose.
THE CRETAN TABLE — A True Taste of Crete
Experience Crete around your own table. The Cretan Table is a generous sharing experience inspired by the way we eat and welcome guests on the island — slowly, together, and with plenty of dishes in the middle of the table. Chef Dimitris brings the flavours of Crete directly to your villa, combining seasonal produce, local cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, aromatic herbs and traditional recipes with a refined private-chef presentation. From the first mezze to the main dish and a classic Cretan dessert, everything is designed to be shared, discovered and enjoyed together. The exact menu may evolve with the season and can be adapted to your group, because the best Cretan table is never exactly the same twice.- FROM THE ISLAND- WELCOME TO CRETE- THE FIRST TABLE — MEZE TO SHARE- THE FIRST TABLE — MEZE TO SHARE- THE FIRST TABLE — MEZE TO SHARE- FROM THE ISLAND- THE CENTREPIECE- SIDES FOR THE TABLE- SIDES FOR THE TABLE- SWEET ENDING
A TASTE OF THE AEGEAN — Mediterranean Fine Dining
Discover the elegance of the Mediterranean through a refined private dining experience created in your own villa. A Taste of the Aegean combines the freshness of Greek island cuisine with a modern fine-dining approach. Seasonal local ingredients, fresh seafood, premium meats, aromatic herbs and Cretan extra virgin olive oil come together in beautifully presented courses. Each dish is prepared and served personally by Chef Dimitris, transforming your villa into an intimate restaurant for the evening. Designed for celebrations, romantic dinners and special evenings with family or friends, this menu offers a more refined side of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine while remaining true to the flavours and ingredients of Crete. The menu can be adapted to dietary requirements and seasonal availability with advance notice.- WELCOME FROM THE CHEF- Beef Carpaccio- Aegean Shrimp Risotto- Slow-Braised Beef- Cretan Honey Cheesecake
CRETAN FIRE — Private BBQ & Live Grill Experience
Fire, flavour and the spirit of Crete — brought directly to your villa. Cretan Fire is an interactive private BBQ and live-grill experience built around generous Greek hospitality, premium ingredients and cooking over the flame. Chef Dimitris prepares the meal in front of you, combining carefully selected meats, local cheeses, seasonal vegetables, Cretan extra virgin olive oil and aromatic herbs with vibrant mezze and fresh accompaniments. Designed to be enjoyed around the table with family and friends, this is more than a BBQ. It is a relaxed private-chef experience where the grill becomes part of the evening and the aromas, cooking and sharing are all part of the celebration. Perfect for villa evenings, birthdays, family gatherings and groups looking for an authentic yet elevated taste of summer in Crete. The menu can be adapted to dietary requirements and seasonal availability with advance notice.- WELCOME FROM THE FIRE- MEZE TO SHARE- MEZE TO SHARE- MEZE TO SHARE- FROM THE LIVE GRILL- FROM THE LIVE GRILL- FROM THE LIVE GRILL- SIDES FOR THE TABLE- SIDES FOR THE TABLE- SIDES FOR THE TABLE- SWEET ENDING
Cretan Christmas Feast — Christmas at Your Villa
Make Christmas in Crete a celebration everyone can enjoy, including the host. Chef Dimitris brings a generous festive feast to your villa: warm cheese pies, winter citrus, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and a sweet Cretan finish. Gather around beautifully presented sharing dishes while your chef takes care of ingredient shopping, cooking, agreed table service and kitchen clean-up. Available for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From €85 per adult for 10–12 guests; 8–9 guests €90, 5–7 guests €95, 3–4 guests €110. Minimum booking €360, including a private dinner for two. Children and larger groups receive a tailored quote. Drinks, rentals and any location supplement are quoted separately before booking. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free adaptations can be discussed in advance; please declare all allergies. Final menu, kitchen requirements, service timing and total price are confirmed in your personal proposal.- A Warm Christmas Welcome- Roasted Pumpkin Velouté- Winter Citrus & Anthotyro Salad- The Christmas Roast- Golden Potatoes & Winter Carrots- A Sweet Cretan Christmas
Aegean New Year’s Eve Gala — Your Private Villa Celebration
Your villa, your favourite people, an unforgettable final dinner of the year. Celebrate December 31 with Chef Dimitris and an elegant five-course Mediterranean menu: seared prawns, graviera risotto, slow-braised beef and a dark chocolate finale. Finish with vasilopita and the story of Greece’s New Year tradition. Ingredient shopping, cooking, agreed table service and kitchen clean-up are included. From €115 per adult for 10–12 guests; 8–9 guests €125, 5–7 guests €135, 3–4 guests €155. Minimum booking €480, including a private dinner for two. Dinner service is planned for approximately 20:30–23:30; midnight service, drinks, rentals and any location supplement are quoted separately. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and shellfish-free adaptations can be discussed in advance. Please declare all allergies. Your final menu, villa kitchen requirements and full price are confirmed before booking.- Welcome to the Celebration- A Taste of the Aegean- Winter Mushroom & Graviera Risotto- Slow-Braised Beef in Cretan Red Wine- Chocolate, Orange & a New Beginning
Festive Villa Brunch — A Deliciously Slow Morning
Wake up to a festive morning with nothing to organise. Chef Dimitris prepares warm pastries, Cretan cheeses, freshly cooked eggs and fluffy pancakes at your villa. Fresh orange juice, filter coffee and mountain tea complete a relaxed celebration for family and friends. Available on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, with a suggested two-hour brunch service around 10:00–12:00. From €50 per adult for 10–12 guests; 8–9 guests €55, 5–7 guests €60, 3–4 guests €70. Minimum booking €240, including brunch for two. Ingredient shopping, cooking, agreed service and kitchen clean-up are included. Children receive a tailored quote. Alcohol, espresso service, rentals and any location supplement are quoted separately. Vegan, egg-free and gluten-free adaptations can be discussed in advance; please declare all allergies. Final selections and total price are confirmed before booking.- The Cretan Morning Table- Yoghurt & Winter Fruit- Fresh from the Pan- Pancakes & Festive Treats- Your Morning Drinks
Cretan Easter Celebration — A Greek Easter at Your Villa
Experience the warmth of a Greek Easter around your own villa table. Chef Dimitris prepares slow-roasted lamb, golden lemon potatoes, spring herbs and traditional Cretan sweets for a generous family-style celebration. Discover Greek Easter customs while your chef handles ingredient shopping, cooking, agreed table service and kitchen clean-up. Orthodox Easter 2027: May 2; also available for Western Easter on March 28 with seasonal adjustments. From €80 per adult for 10–12 guests; 8–9 guests €85, 5–7 guests €90, 3–4 guests €100. Minimum booking €340, including a private feast for two. Children and larger groups receive a tailored quote. The base menu features oven-roasted lamb, not a whole-lamb spit roast. Drinks, rentals, outdoor-fire upgrades and any location supplement are quoted separately. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free adaptations can be discussed in advance; please declare all allergies. Final dishes, villa facilities and total price are confirmed before booking.- A Greek Easter Welcome- Spring Mezze to Share- Fresh from the Spring Garden- The Easter Lamb Centrepiece- Lemon Potatoes & Seasonal Greens- Sweet Kalitsounia & Spring Fruit