Chef Sakis Tsangadas
Private Chef In Rethimno
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Hello im Sakis born and raised in Greece.Cultivating my culinary passion in Athens and at the esteemed Hellenic Club of Chefs, I've spent the past 12 years refining my skills in both restaurants and private settings. From bustling Mykonos and Crete to intimate gatherings across Greece and even the USA, I've thrived on creating unforgettable experiences for my clients. Also i like taking traditional dishes and transforming them with a modern twist using innovative techniques. I'm excited to bring a unique and personalized dining experience to your table.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Keep it simple , tasty and hot. Traditional taste with modern techniques works best
I learned to cook at...
In a college in Athens and kept growing my knwoledge throw seminars and working in restaurants. Of course i had my mentors
A cooking secret...
Raw materials must be fresh- seasonal and with experience comes the best result
My menus
Summer dips (fava, tarama) with pita bread & olives from our farm
Artichokes sauteed with lemon confit and Greek yoghurt with herbs
Local fish and shrimp ceviche with cretan sausage
Deep fry feta local cheese and homemade chutney
''Siglino'' (smoked pork) with greens & herbs
Baby lettuce with ''apaki'' , caesars sauce and local graviera from Mylopotamos
Calamari with burned butter sauce baby lettuce and smoked tarama
Greek chicken ''souvlaki'' or ''gyros'' with mayo-mustard sauce
Lamp and pork meatballs in napoli sauce feta cream and local pickled lumberjack
Greek salad with ''galomizythra'' cheese & balsamic vinegar
Shrimp "saganaki" with feta cheese and onion chips
Local beef steak with mushroom cream and pomme fondant potato
''Tsigariasto'' lamb (6-8 months old) with potato terrine and spinach cream
Fisherman's pasta / using available ingredients from the fishing villages
''Skioufixta'' pasta with apaki , mushroums and "anthotyro"
Day fish with stamnagathi and caramelized celery puree
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Overnight oat with nut butter & banana
Pancakes with maple syrup & fruits
Greek yoghurt / walnuts honey & seasonals fruits
French toast
Fresh orange juice (served always on the table)
Boiled eggs (served always on the table)
Poached eggs in tomato sauce
Double cooked country potatoes / goat cheese cream
Avocado toast / guacamole & poached egg
Toasted bread / tomato chutney & haloumi cheese
Open-face sandwich / spinach ,mushrooms, & bacon
Quinoa salad / mint-maple vinaigrette ,beetroot & seasonal fruits
Selection of Cretan cheeses
Cold cats
Cheese & turkey omelette with salad
Greek salad omelette
Scrambled eggs in toasted bread
Spinach , mushroom & graviera cheese omelette
''Galomyzithra'' omelette with apaki and spinach
Blueberrie lemon cake with crumble
Homemade apple cake
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Aegean seabass carpaccio with spicy mango dressing
Fish Tartare with Lime, Coriander & Serrano Pepper Dressing
Fish Roe Tarama with Lemon Zest, Pink Pepper & Homemade Flatbread
Bruschetta with Marinated Gavros, Chimichurri & Sun-Dried Tomato
Cycladic Salad · Tricolore Tomatoes, Barley Rusk, Fresh Herbs & Feta Crumble
Valeriana & Baby Leaf Salad · Figs, Nuts, Seasonal Fruits & Maple-Mint Vinaigrette
Summer beetroot salad with walnuts, fresh fruits, and a wild berry sauce
Watermelon Salad · Feta Crumble, Fresh Veggies & Balsamic Cream Vinaigrette
Slowcooked octapus cooked in vinegar & wine with fava beans (infused with onions)
Marinated sautted shirmps with quinoa and carrot,ginger reduction
Baby calamari with, basil, pesto, ouzo and onion chips
Hand-Cut Beef Tartare, Sweet Potato Chips, Confit Egg Yolk, and Creamy Goat Cheese
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Tsigariasto lamb croquettes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
Local fish and shrimp ceviche, paired with Cretan crispy sausage
Traditional Kakavia fish soup, served with a crispy tarama chip and olive soil
Smoked Siglino (pork) served with fresh greens and a medley of aromatic herbs
Sauteed artichokes with lemon confit, served with Greek yogurt infused with fresh herbs
Cretan avocado tzatziki served with warm pita bread
Summer dips—fava and tarama—served with warm pita bread and olives from our farm always available on the table
Shrimp Saganaki with feta cheese, topped with crispy onion chips
Traditional Staka (local cheese cream) served with roasted potatoes, capers, and olives from our farm
Baby lettuce with apaki (Cretan smoked pork), Caesar dressing, and local Graviera cheese from Mylopotamos
Sauteed calamari with burnt butter sauce, baby lettuce, and smoked tarama
Traditional Ntakos—Cretan rusk topped with ripe tomatoes, gallomyzithra (soft Cretan cheese), fresh oregano, and extra virgin olive oil
Deep-fried local feta cheese, drizzled with a honey and ouzo sauce
Lamb and pork meatballs in rich Napoli sauce, topped with feta cream and accompanied by local pickled lumberjack vegetables
Greek chicken souvlaki or gyros, served with a creamy mayo-mustard sauce
Risotto with saffron, delicately cooked in rich beef stock
Mushroom risotto, creamy and flavorful, made with fresh mushrooms
Greek marinated pork souvlaki with traditional tzatziki
Slow-cooked octopus with a tangy vinegar sauce, served with a creamy butter potato purée
BBQ young lamb chops seasoned with wild oregano and Maldon salt
Local beef steak served with a rich mushroom cream sauce and pomme fondant 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
Seabream served with fennel and maratho sauce, complemented by a smooth celery purée
Slow-cooked Tsigariasto lamb (6-8 months old), served with a potato terrine and creamy spinach sauce
BBQ fish of the day (per kilo), served with steamed vegetables and a tangy lemon-butter sauce
Rib-eye steak served with double-cooked potatoes, herb cream, Maldon sea salt, and aromatic butter
BBQ Marinated Chicken thigh fillet
BBQ Pork chops with lemon and dried oregano
Fresh seasonal fruits
Traditional Sfakiani pita drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy nuts
Greek kataifi pastry filled with a creamy orange and mastiha infusion
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
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Steamed mussels with celery, lime, white wine, and garlic
Aegean fish carpaccio with lumpfish caviar, critamo, lime, olive oil, and garlic
Calamari with burnt butter, lettuce, smoked tarama, and olive oil soil
Traditional Kakavia fish soup served with steamed vegetables
Octopus slow-cooked in vinegar and wine, served with smashed potatoes
Zucchini salad with crumbled feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and pickled onions
Octopus with buckwheat, coriander, lemongrass sauce, and fennel cream
Seafood risoni, a flavorful pasta dish with a medley of fresh seafood
Sauteed shrimp with quinoa and a burnt carrot reduction
Cod fish and chips with tartare sauce and fresh fries
Seafood pasta with a medley of fresh shellfish and fish, in a rich, flavorful sauce
"Grilled red mullet (per kilo) served with baby butter steamed vegetables
Aegean sea bass with spinach pie cream, black lentils, and fresh asparagus
Fish of the day served with lemon butter sauce, and a smooth celery purée
Herb-crusted cod fillet served with fennel and herb broth, complemented by a creamy celery puree
Chocolate textures (soil, mouse , cremeux) salted butter scotch & banana cream
Honey ginger panna cotta & choco crumble
Semifredo with spices
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Greek tzatziki with flat bread
Greek salad with katiki cheese & balsamic vinegar
Traditional Cretan salad "dakos"
Fish roe tarama with capers
Fava from Santorini island with confit red onions
Spinach salad with honey vinaigrete sun-dry tomatoes & manouri cheese
Smoked aubergine salad with ''petimezi'' pine nuts and herbs
Chicken soup (traditional)
Kakavia fish soup
Deep fry cheese with homemade marmelade
Deep fry mushrooms with yoghurt sauce
Double cooked country potatoes / goat cheese cream
Spinach pie / leek / feta cheese
Greek marinated chicken souvlaki / traditional tzatziki from Tinos island
''Saganaki'' sauteed shrimps in tomato sauce / graviera from Creta island
Marinated octapus in citrus / herbs
Marinaded sardine with oregano and peppers
Greek dolmades of vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs
Steamed mussels / lemon / wine / garlic / celery
Zuchinni meatballs / yoghurt sauce
Fried meatballs / feta sauce / flavored with mint
Traditional lamb "exohico" cooked in the oven for 4hours with potatoes rosemary garlic , graviera cheese & peppers
Greek "giouvetsi' with beef ragout , rissoni & mitzythra cheese from Mytilini island
Lemon chicken in the oven / potatoes & fresh oregano
BBQ marinated Chicken thigh fillet
Stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice & herbs
The famous Greek Mousaka
Traditional lamb chops with potatoes
Pork in casserole with greens
BBQ pork chops with lemon and dried oregano
BBQ fish of the day with veggies
Greek kantaifi with orange & mastiha cream
Walnut pie with homemade ice-cream
Baklava / ice-cream
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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 Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Cardamom
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Summer dips (fava and tarama) served with freshly baked pita bread and farm-fresh olives, always available on the table
Shrimp Saganaki with feta cheese and crispy onion chips
Local fish and shrimp ceviche, accompanied by Cretan sausage
Smoked pork (Siglino) served with sautéed seasonal greens
Traditional Greek tzatziki served with warm, freshly baked flatbread
Smoked aubergine salad with petimezi, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs
Calamari with buckwheat, infused with coriander and finished with lemon sauce
Marinated octopus in a citrus and herb infusion
Greek dolmades—vine leaves stuffed with rice and aromatic herbs
Traditional Staka (local cheese cream) served with roasted potatoes, farm-grown capers, and olives
Baby lettuce salad with apaki (Cretan smoked pork), Caesar dressing, and local Graviera cheese from Mylopotamos
Traditional Ntakos—Cretan barley rusk topped with ripe tomatoes, gallomyzithra (soft Cretan cheese), fresh oregano, and extra virgin olive oil
Golden-fried local feta cheese drizzled with Cretan honey and a delicate ouzo-infused sauce
Greek-style chicken souvlaki or gyros, served with a creamy mayo-mustard sauce
Classic Greek salad with galomizythra cheese and a touch of balsamic vinegar
Steamed mussels with lemon, white wine, garlic, and celery
Fried meatballs in a rich Napoli sauce, accompanied by feta cream infused with fresh mint
Summer beetroot salad with walnuts, fresh fruits, and a wild berry sauce
Slow-cooked Tsigariasto lamb (6-8 months old) served with potato terrine and a creamy spinach sauce
BBQ young lamb chops seasoned with wild oregano and Maldon salt
Fisherman's pasta made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the fishing villages
Skioufixta pasta with apaki, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy anthotyro cheese
Fresh day-caught fish served with stamnagathi and a smooth pea purée
"Local beef steak, with a rich mushroom cream sauce, served with pomme fondant potatoes
Traditional lamb Exohico slow-cooked in the oven for 4 hours, with potatoes, rosemary, garlic, Graviera cheese, and roasted peppers
Traditional Greek Giouvetsi with beef ragout, risoni pasta, and crumbled mitzythra cheese
Grandma's lemon chicken, oven-baked with potatoes and fresh oregano
Stuffed tomatoes and peppers filled with rice and aromatic herbs
The famous Greek Moussaka—a layered dish of eggplant, minced meat, béchamel sauce, and aromatic spices
BBQ Marinated Chicken thigh fillet
BBQ Pork chops with lemon and dried oregano
Assorted seasonal fruits, fresh and vibrant
Traditional Sfakiani pita drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy nuts
Greek kataifi pastry filled with a creamy orange and mastiha filling
Traditional Greek Halva served with vanilla ice cream and a dusting of cinnamon
Crunchy Galaktoboureko with a citrus semolina cream filling, drenched in vanilla syrup
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Summer dips (fava, tarama) with pita bread & olives from our farm
Artichokes sauteed with lemon confit and Greek yoghurt with herbs
Local fish and shrimp ceviche with cretan sausage
Deep fry feta local cheese and homemade chutney
''Siglino'' (smoked pork) with greens & herbs
Baby lettuce with ''apaki'' , caesars sauce and local graviera from Mylopotamos
Calamari with burned butter sauce baby lettuce and smoked tarama
Greek chicken ''souvlaki'' or ''gyros'' with mayo-mustard sauce
Lamp and pork meatballs in napoli sauce feta cream and local pickled lumberjack
Greek salad with ''galomizythra'' cheese & balsamic vinegar
Shrimp "saganaki" with feta cheese and onion chips
Local beef steak with mushroom cream and pomme fondant potato
''Tsigariasto'' lamb (6-8 months old) with potato terrine and spinach cream
Fisherman's pasta / using available ingredients from the fishing villages
''Skioufixta'' pasta with apaki , mushroums and "anthotyro"
Day fish with stamnagathi and caramelized celery puree
View full menu
Overnight oat with nut butter & banana
Pancakes with maple syrup & fruits
Greek yoghurt / walnuts honey & seasonals fruits
French toast
Fresh orange juice (served always on the table)
Boiled eggs (served always on the table)
Poached eggs in tomato sauce
Double cooked country potatoes / goat cheese cream
Avocado toast / guacamole & poached egg
Toasted bread / tomato chutney & haloumi cheese
Open-face sandwich / spinach ,mushrooms, & bacon
Quinoa salad / mint-maple vinaigrette ,beetroot & seasonal fruits
Selection of Cretan cheeses
Cold cats
Cheese & turkey omelette with salad
Greek salad omelette
Scrambled eggs in toasted bread
Spinach , mushroom & graviera cheese omelette
''Galomyzithra'' omelette with apaki and spinach
Blueberrie lemon cake with crumble
Homemade apple cake
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Aegean seabass carpaccio with spicy mango dressing
Fish Tartare with Lime, Coriander & Serrano Pepper Dressing
Fish Roe Tarama with Lemon Zest, Pink Pepper & Homemade Flatbread
Bruschetta with Marinated Gavros, Chimichurri & Sun-Dried Tomato
Cycladic Salad · Tricolore Tomatoes, Barley Rusk, Fresh Herbs & Feta Crumble
Valeriana & Baby Leaf Salad · Figs, Nuts, Seasonal Fruits & Maple-Mint Vinaigrette
Summer beetroot salad with walnuts, fresh fruits, and a wild berry sauce
Watermelon Salad · Feta Crumble, Fresh Veggies & Balsamic Cream Vinaigrette
Slowcooked octapus cooked in vinegar & wine with fava beans (infused with onions)
Marinated sautted shirmps with quinoa and carrot,ginger reduction
Baby calamari with, basil, pesto, ouzo and onion chips
Hand-Cut Beef Tartare, Sweet Potato Chips, Confit Egg Yolk, and Creamy Goat Cheese
View full menu
Tsigariasto lamb croquettes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
Local fish and shrimp ceviche, paired with Cretan crispy sausage
Traditional Kakavia fish soup, served with a crispy tarama chip and olive soil
Smoked Siglino (pork) served with fresh greens and a medley of aromatic herbs
Sauteed artichokes with lemon confit, served with Greek yogurt infused with fresh herbs
Cretan avocado tzatziki served with warm pita bread
Summer dips—fava and tarama—served with warm pita bread and olives from our farm always available on the table
Shrimp Saganaki with feta cheese, topped with crispy onion chips
Traditional Staka (local cheese cream) served with roasted potatoes, capers, and olives from our farm
Baby lettuce with apaki (Cretan smoked pork), Caesar dressing, and local Graviera cheese from Mylopotamos
Sauteed calamari with burnt butter sauce, baby lettuce, and smoked tarama
Traditional Ntakos—Cretan rusk topped with ripe tomatoes, gallomyzithra (soft Cretan cheese), fresh oregano, and extra virgin olive oil
Deep-fried local feta cheese, drizzled with a honey and ouzo sauce
Lamb and pork meatballs in rich Napoli sauce, topped with feta cream and accompanied by local pickled lumberjack vegetables
Greek chicken souvlaki or gyros, served with a creamy mayo-mustard sauce
Risotto with saffron, delicately cooked in rich beef stock
Mushroom risotto, creamy and flavorful, made with fresh mushrooms
Greek marinated pork souvlaki with traditional tzatziki
Slow-cooked octopus with a tangy vinegar sauce, served with a creamy butter potato purée
BBQ young lamb chops seasoned with wild oregano and Maldon salt
Local beef steak served with a rich mushroom cream sauce and pomme fondant 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
Seabream served with fennel and maratho sauce, complemented by a smooth celery purée
Slow-cooked Tsigariasto lamb (6-8 months old), served with a potato terrine and creamy spinach sauce
BBQ fish of the day (per kilo), served with steamed vegetables and a tangy lemon-butter sauce
Rib-eye steak served with double-cooked potatoes, herb cream, Maldon sea salt, and aromatic butter
BBQ Marinated Chicken thigh fillet
BBQ Pork chops with lemon and dried oregano
Fresh seasonal fruits
Traditional Sfakiani pita drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy nuts
Greek kataifi pastry filled with a creamy orange and mastiha infusion
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
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