Chef Panos Matzavras
Personal Chef In GáziHey there! I'm all about blending the heartwarming essence of traditional cooking with a dash of contemporary flair. My culinary journey is fueled by an insatiable curiosity, constantly driving me to uncover tantalizing flavors and embark on daring gastronomic adventures. Catch me in the kitchen, where I'm always in my element, concocting delightful surprises with a medley of fresh ingredients. Let's savor the joy of culinary innovation together!
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Art and Creation; Picture olive trees dancing in the breeze, crystal-clear water cascading gently, birds soaring in the bound Wine, fruits and smiles
I learned to cook at...
From home grill sizzle to Chef d'oeuvre College, I've mastered fire and finesse. Passion fuels my journey through flames and flavors
A cooking secret...
In my kitchen, the magic lies not in secrets or recipes, but in embracing uniqueness and expressing oneself freely. Here, cooking is pure artistry.
My menus
Creme trilogy: A harmonious trio of tantalizing flavors awaits: cool and creamy tzatziki, smoky and robust smoked eggplant, and a fiery kick of spicy feta with paprika (Vegetarian)
Dolmades : vine leaves lovingly stuffed with lemon-infused rice, fragrant herbs, and delicate spices
Spanakopita; Delight in the golden perfection of homemade phyllo pastry enfolding a savory filling of tender spinach and tangy feta cheese
Classic Greek Salad : Dive into the iconic flavors of Greece with a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a light vinaigrette
Succulent steak marinated in a bouquet of fragrant herbs, served atop a bed of delicate raw spinach, accompanied by crisp apple slices, and drizzled with a luscious honey-mustard dressing
Slow-Cooked Octopus : Tender octopus, slow-cooked to perfection with balsamic vinegar and oregano, served atop a velvety split pea puree, a marriage of land and sea flavors
Grilled calamari kissed by the flames of the grill, served atop a bed of vibrant parsley and garlic sauce, a celebration of the sea's bounty
Plump shrimps, roasted to perfection, crowned with creamy feta cheese and fragrant basil, a marriage of land and sea in every delectable bite
Traditional moussaka casserole : Layers of tender roasted vegetables and savory lentils nestled between velvety sheets of eggplant, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce and crowned with a creamy béchamel (also vegeterian)
Creamy risotto infused with earthy mushrooms, tangy sheep cheese, and a drizzle of decadent truffle oil (vegeterian)
Yemista : Plump tomatoes and peppers stuffed with fragrant herbs, toasted pine nuts, and sweet dried grapes, a symphony of flavors bursting with Mediterranean goodness. (Vegetarian)
Eastern-Inspired Beef Ragu : A hearty beef chuck roll ragu infused with exotic eastern spices, served atop creamy mashed potatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Tender lamb shank slow-cooked, infused with aromatic rosemary, and served alongside a medley of roasted vegetables
Roast sea bream fillet with olive oil,served with a delicate fennel sauce infused with golden turmeric, accompanied by blanched greens drizzled with olive oil
Tender tuna fillet, kissed by the flames of the grill and served with a Mediterranean garnish, a testament to the ocean's bounty
Fish fillet pasta : A delightful dish featuring tender fish fillets gently simmered with al dente pasta, aromatic anise, and a creamy tomato sauce laced with the essence of raki spirit
Kadaifi
Galaktompoureko
Baklava
Halvah
View full menu
Cretan goat cheese wrapped in pastry leaf with cherry tomatoes marmalade
Mushrooms trilogy; porcini, champignons, plevrotus sauter, garlic, rosemary & wine, truffle oil (vegeterian)
Lovely cretan salad with syglino; a marinated pork fillet with aromatics, red tomatoes, fresh onions, olives, rock samphire and soft goat cheese on top
Sheeper's salad with roast potato in the oven, wild mountain greens, fresh chopped onions, poached egg and half goat - half sheep cheese
Creamy risotto with mushrooms seasoned with spicy sheep cheese nine months matured, sweet garlic and truffle oil (vegeterian)
Marinated steak with fine herbs served on raw spinach with apple slices, honey - mustard dressing
Roast slow cooked goat leg in the oven with red seasonal fruits, baby potatoes, rosemary and dry white wine
Cockerel in crispy crust roasted in the oven with dry white wine, saffron & fresh pasta mixed with staka
Giouvetsi : beef stew with orzo pasta and grated cheese
Beef chuck roll ragu with a mix from eastern spices on mashed potatoes with olive oil
Marinated kid in the oven, cherry tomatoes, sweet red wine, rosemary
Bitter chocolate mousse with avocado and honey
Sweet flavors from "Eastern Greece" : baklava, galaktompoureko, kadaifi, mastiha ice cream
Grandma's Pecan pie and masticha ice-cream (traditional)
Ice cream from goat milk : chocolate, vanilla creme
View full menu
Grilled octopus, shrimps and calamari with fish roe dip on the side
Yellow split pea puree with marinated octopus
Fresh fish soup "kakavia", fresh lemon, olive oil
Seafood linguine with tomato sauce and basilic
Fresh fish cooked alla mediterrane in the oven with grilled onions, peppers and cherry tomatoes (fish lovers)
Fresh tuna fillet on smashed fava beans and asparagus with balsamico & honey creme sauce (fish lovers)
Catch of the day; A whole fish fillet cooked with pasta, capricius, black olives, fresh tomato and basilic (fish lovers)
Crispy sea bream fillet sauted on olive oil with blanched greens and fennel sauce coloured with turmeric
Bitter chocolate mousse with avocado and honey
Sweet flavors from "Eastern Greece" : baklava, galaktompoureko, kadaifi, mastiha ice cream (traditional)
Chocolate tart
View full menu
Creme trilogy: A harmonious trio of tantalizing flavors awaits: cool and creamy tzatziki, smoky and robust smoked eggplant, and a fiery kick of spicy feta with paprika (Vegetarian)
Spanakopita;Delight in the golden perfection of homemade phyllo pastry enfolding a savory filling of tender spinach and tangy feta cheese
Dolmades : vine leaves lovingly stuffed with lemon-infused rice, fragrant herbs, and delicate spices
Crispy zucchini fritters : Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, these golden fritters feature fresh zucchini delicately spiced and served with a refreshing yogurt and mint dip
Dive into the iconic flavors of Greece with a medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a light vinaigrette
Succulent steak marinated in a bouquet of fragrant herbs, served atop a bed of delicate raw spinach, accompanied by crisp apple slices, and drizzled with a luscious honey-mustard dressing
Slow-Cooked Octopus : Tender octopus, slow-cooked to perfection with balsamic vinegar and oregano, served atop a velvety split pea puree, a marriage of land and sea flavors
Grilled calamari kissed by the flames of the grill, served atop a bed of vibrant parsley and garlic sauce, a celebration of the sea's bounty
Plump shrimps, roasted to perfection, crowned with creamy feta cheese and fragrant basil, a marriage of land and sea in every delectable bite
Traditional moussaka casserole : Layers of tender roasted vegetables and savory lentils nestled between velvety sheets of eggplant, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce and crowned with a creamy béchamel (also vegeterian)
Creamy risotto infused with earthy mushrooms, tangy sheep cheese, and a drizzle of decadent truffle oil (vegeterian)
Yemista : Plump tomatoes and peppers stuffed with fragrant herbs, toasted pine nuts, and sweet dried grapes, a symphony of flavors bursting with Mediterranean goodness. (Vegetarian)
Eastern-Inspired Beef Ragu : A hearty beef chuck roll ragu infused with exotic eastern spices, served atop creamy mashed potatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Tender lamb shank slow-cooked, infused with aromatic rosemary, and served alongside a medley of roasted vegetables
Roast sea bream fillet with olive oil,served with a delicate fennel sauce infused with golden turmeric, accompanied by blanched greens drizzled with olive oil
Tender tuna fillet, kissed by the flames of the grill and served with a Mediterranean garnish, a testament to the ocean's bounty
Fish fillet pasta : A delightful dish featuring tender fish fillets gently simmered with al dente pasta, aromatic anise, and a creamy tomato sauce laced with the essence of raki spirit
Kadaifi
Galaktompoureko
Baklava
Halvah
View full menu
Chef Panos's reviews
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
Book your experience with Chef Panos
Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.
Take a Chef services in nearby cities
Discover cities near Gázi where you can enjoy a Personal Chef service