Chef Pavlos Grivas

Private Chef In Mikonos

I have been a professional chef for the last 25 years. I have just sold my last restaurant in Mykonos and I'm now working as a private chef also doing cooking seminars.

Passionate about food and wine, the dishes I create vary in context but are always tasty and creative.

I believe that eating is not just a need, its a reason for people to get together and share precious moments in a gastronomic environment.

For me, cooking is...

Endless passion and love for what i do.

I learned to cook at...

I am a self taught cook although I attended many seminars over the years to improve my techniques and of course learn new ones.

A cooking secret...

Respecting raw materials and transforming simple ingredients into spectacular and tasty dishes.

My menus

Fish lovers menu 1

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sea bass sashimi, water melon, jalapeños, sword fish botarga

Fresh Mediterranean salad

Octopus carpaccio, wild oregano, capers, pink peppercorns Mediterranean dresaing

King prawn cevice, peach tartar, jalapeño, fresh mint

Zuccini carpacio marinated in Mediterranean dressing, parmesan cheese, rocket leaves and pine nuts

A classic Greek salad

“Taramasalata” traditional Greek fish egg roe dip

Grilled, crispy Octopus with olive oil and oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuna tataki, smoky baba ganouch, cherry tomatoes

Braised salmon in a soy/ honey sauce

Fresh filet of sea bass, crispy skin, with a extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice emulsion

Prawn risotto cooked with homemade bisque

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Dark chocolate mousse with fresh seasonal fruits

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

Typical traditional Greek dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Octopus carpaccio, wild oregano, capers, pink peppercorns Mediterranean dresaing

Fresh summer salad with Greek goat's cheese and Mediterranean dressing

Sauteed mushrooms, white wine , garlic and wild herbs

Home made sourdough bruschetta with organic tomatoes, virgin olive oil, Parmesan and basil

Greek salad

Grilled haloumi cheese with roasted sesame seeds, spring onion olive oil and lemon on a bed of melon carpacio

Beetroot salad with walnuts, orange fillets, local goat’s cheese, orange vinaigrette

Feta cheese wrapped in filo pastry, roasted sesame seeds, Greek bee honey

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

Traditional Greek style pie with various fillings I.e spinach, cheese etc

Grilled, crispy Octopus with olive oil and oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade pasta in a tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and fresh basil

Rack of lamb, with baked potato and smashed minted peas

Black Angus rib eye, garlic potato

Home made ravioli with haloumi cheese and mint, with a chilli con carne sauce

Risotto with fresh mushrooms

Chicken cooked in vacuum with arthchoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and a white sauce

“Giouvetsi” orzo pasta with beef or chicken in a red sauce and aromatic herbs and spices finished in the oven

“Gemista” stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and aromatic herbs in the oven

Fresh filet of sea bass, crispy skin, with a extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice emulsion

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dark chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Greek "meze"

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

A classic Greek salad

Baked feta with tomato, green pepper, oluve oil and oregano

Grilled haloumi with spring onion, sesame seeds olive oil and lemon

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

“Taramasalata” traditional Greek fish egg roe dip

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

“Giouvetsi” orzo pasta with beef or chicken in a red sauce finished in the oven

“Gemista” stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and aromatic herbs in the oven

Risotto with fresh mushrooms and Mykonian goats cheese

Crispy octopus on the grill

Beef cheeks slow cooked served with fresh steamed greens and a red wine sauce

Prawn risotto cooked with homemade bisque

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Vegetarian comfort menu

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baked eggplant with harisha, virgin olive oil, melted cheese

Fresh Mediterranean salad

Feta cheese wrapped in fylo pastry, roasted sesame seeds, Greek bee honey

Sauteed mushrooms, white wine , garlic and wild herbs

Nourishing carrot soup with coriander and turmeric

Zuccini carpacio marinated in Mediterranean dressing, parmesan cheese, rocket leaves and pine nuts

Beetroot salad with walnuts, orange fillets, local goat’s cheese, orange vinaigrette

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

Traditional Greek style pie with various fillings I.e spinach, cheese etc

Baked feta with tomato, green pepper, oluve oil and oregano

A classic Greek salad. Juicy ripe tomatoes, local cucumber, green pepper, onion, Kalamata olives and feta, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and locally grown wild oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade pasta in a tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and fresh basil

Home made ravioli with haloumi cheese and mint, with a chilli con carne sauce

“Gemista” stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and aromatic herbs in the oven

Risotto with fresh mushrooms and Mykonian goats cheese

Ratatouille, fresh local vegetables and fresh aromatics stew

Black eyed beans with olive oil and fresh lemon, boiled zuccini, Kalamata olives and feta cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Dark chocolate mousse

Greek galatoboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Italian contemporary menu

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Fresh Mediterranean salad

Octopus carpaccio, wild oregano, capers, pink peppercorns Mediterranean dressing

Sauteed mushrooms, white wine , garlic and wild herbs

Home made sourdough bruschetta with organic tomatoes, virgin olive oil, Parmesan and basil

Zuccini carpacio marinated in Mediterranean dressing, parmesan cheese, rocket leaves and pine nuts

Grilled, crispy Octopus with olive oil and oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade pasta in a tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and fresh basil

Black Angus rib eye, garlic potato

Home made ravioli with haloumi cheese and mint, with a chilli con carne sauce

Risotto with fresh mushrooms

Chicken cooked in vacuum with arthchoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and a white sauce

Fresh filet of sea bass, crispy skin, with a extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice emulsion

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dark chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

Fish lovers menu 2

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

“Taramasalata” traditional Greek fish egg roe dip

A classic Greek salad

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

Crispy octopus on the grill

King prawn cevice, peach tartar, jalapeño, fresh mint

Fresh Mediterranean salad

Sea bass sashimi, water melon, jalapeños, sword fish botarga

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised salmon in a soy/ honey sauce

Fresh filet of sea bass, crispy skin, with a extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice emulsion

Prawn risotto cooked with homemade bisque

Tuna tataki, smoky baba ganouch, cherry tomatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dark chocolate mousse with fresh seasonal fruits

Greek Baklava

Greek galatoboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

A night around the fire - BBQ MENU

STARTER

All inclusive

Pita breads with olive oil and oregano, Kalamata olives

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Octopus carpaccio, wild oregano, capers, pink peppercorns Mediterranean dresaing

Feta cheese wrapped in fylo pastry, roasted sesame seeds, Greek bee honey

Fresh summer salad with Greek goat's cheese and Mediterranean dressing

Beetroot salad with walnuts, orange fillets, local goat’s cheese, orange vinaigrette

“Taramasalata” traditional Greek fish egg roe dip

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

A classic Greek salad

Baked feta with tomato, green pepper, olive oil and oregano

Grilled haloumi with spring onion, sesame seeds olive oil and lemon

Zucchini, eggplant, variety of mushrooms, all cooked on the barbecue drizzled with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef steak, pork pancetta chicken with aromatic herbs marinated in white wine, traditional Mykonos saussages, accompanied with baked garlic potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Dark chocolate mousse with seasonal fruit

Fish lovers menu 1

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sea bass sashimi, water melon, jalapeños, sword fish botarga

Fresh Mediterranean salad

Octopus carpaccio, wild oregano, capers, pink peppercorns Mediterranean dresaing

King prawn cevice, peach tartar, jalapeño, fresh mint

Zuccini carpacio marinated in Mediterranean dressing, parmesan cheese, rocket leaves and pine nuts

A classic Greek salad

“Taramasalata” traditional Greek fish egg roe dip

Grilled, crispy Octopus with olive oil and oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuna tataki, smoky baba ganouch, cherry tomatoes

Braised salmon in a soy/ honey sauce

Fresh filet of sea bass, crispy skin, with a extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice emulsion

Prawn risotto cooked with homemade bisque

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Dark chocolate mousse with fresh seasonal fruits

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

Typical traditional Greek dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Octopus carpaccio, wild oregano, capers, pink peppercorns Mediterranean dresaing

Fresh summer salad with Greek goat's cheese and Mediterranean dressing

Sauteed mushrooms, white wine , garlic and wild herbs

Home made sourdough bruschetta with organic tomatoes, virgin olive oil, Parmesan and basil

Greek salad

Grilled haloumi cheese with roasted sesame seeds, spring onion olive oil and lemon on a bed of melon carpacio

Beetroot salad with walnuts, orange fillets, local goat’s cheese, orange vinaigrette

Feta cheese wrapped in filo pastry, roasted sesame seeds, Greek bee honey

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

Traditional Greek style pie with various fillings I.e spinach, cheese etc

Grilled, crispy Octopus with olive oil and oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade pasta in a tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and fresh basil

Rack of lamb, with baked potato and smashed minted peas

Black Angus rib eye, garlic potato

Home made ravioli with haloumi cheese and mint, with a chilli con carne sauce

Risotto with fresh mushrooms

Chicken cooked in vacuum with arthchoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and a white sauce

“Giouvetsi” orzo pasta with beef or chicken in a red sauce and aromatic herbs and spices finished in the oven

“Gemista” stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and aromatic herbs in the oven

Fresh filet of sea bass, crispy skin, with a extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice emulsion

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dark chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries

Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Greek "meze"

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

A classic Greek salad

Baked feta with tomato, green pepper, oluve oil and oregano

Grilled haloumi with spring onion, sesame seeds olive oil and lemon

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

“Taramasalata” traditional Greek fish egg roe dip

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

“Giouvetsi” orzo pasta with beef or chicken in a red sauce finished in the oven

“Gemista” stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and aromatic herbs in the oven

Risotto with fresh mushrooms and Mykonian goats cheese

Crispy octopus on the grill

Beef cheeks slow cooked served with fresh steamed greens and a red wine sauce

Prawn risotto cooked with homemade bisque

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Greek galatiboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

Vegetarian comfort menu

STARTER

All inclusive

A variety of pita breads, Kalamata olives and olive oil dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baked eggplant with harisha, virgin olive oil, melted cheese

Fresh Mediterranean salad

Feta cheese wrapped in fylo pastry, roasted sesame seeds, Greek bee honey

Sauteed mushrooms, white wine , garlic and wild herbs

Nourishing carrot soup with coriander and turmeric

Zuccini carpacio marinated in Mediterranean dressing, parmesan cheese, rocket leaves and pine nuts

Beetroot salad with walnuts, orange fillets, local goat’s cheese, orange vinaigrette

“Tzatziki” traditional Greek yoghurt dip

“Melitzanosalata” traditional Greek eggplant dip

Traditional Greek style pie with various fillings I.e spinach, cheese etc

Baked feta with tomato, green pepper, oluve oil and oregano

A classic Greek salad. Juicy ripe tomatoes, local cucumber, green pepper, onion, Kalamata olives and feta, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and locally grown wild oregano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade pasta in a tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and fresh basil

Home made ravioli with haloumi cheese and mint, with a chilli con carne sauce

“Gemista” stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice and aromatic herbs in the oven

Risotto with fresh mushrooms and Mykonian goats cheese

Ratatouille, fresh local vegetables and fresh aromatics stew

Black eyed beans with olive oil and fresh lemon, boiled zuccini, Kalamata olives and feta cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey

Greek Baklava

Dark chocolate mousse

Greek galatoboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)

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Chef Pavlos's reviews

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103 services

We had a lovely evening! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The Chef Pavlos was punctual, tidy and very polite. The food was delicious and very tasty, variety of different dishes all of them very excellent I would definitely recommend and look forward for the next time we are able to booked Chef Pavlos. 6 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ hands down

We had a delicious meal and fun evening with Chef Pavlos at our Airbnb. From the time I scheduled our experience months in advance we had great communication deciding on what our meal would be. The food was so fresh and cooked perfectly. We had so much left over we had it for lunch the next day. Pavlos was also very accommodating with bringing everything he would need to prepare our meal since our unit was missing a few essential items. I would highly recommend this experience if you’re in Mykonos.

A wonderful feast that our group thoroughly enjoyed. Pavlos and Andrea came to our rented accommodation and just figured out everything for our evening meal, which was delicious and bountiful. The food was local and very varied; Pavlos was also very accommodating of our group’s dietary requirements. Strongly recommend if you are looking for a special meal occasion!

Breakfast with Pavros was amazing. The experience definitely made our trip even more special. Don’t hesitate to book!

Everything was amazing! The food was delicious, and Pavlos went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. He gave us great recommendations for our trip to Athens as well as a bit of a history lesson. We absolutely loved everything about the experience.

Chef P was amazing, so much so we had to book him three times!! And yes he was worth it!!! He’s truly a gem! I highly recommend! You have to book for your next holiday!! He won’t disappoint! Thanks again Chef for everything!! We really enjoyed it!

As if dinner wasn’t enough we had to book chef for breakfast the following morning as well and he didn’t disappoint. Breakfast was just as nice as dinner. Chef brought the same energy even though we were dragging the next morning lol ???? he was really patient with us though and I GREATLY appreciated that. I would definitely recommend. Love Chef!! He’s so great!!

Chef Pavlov was an absolute delight. So personable, just awesome to be around. He was flexible with our dinner meals since we had a vegan in the group and also with the time since we had a few ladies arriving later than planned. He brought his son George which was also a nice touch and later we ran into him again on one of our excursions. Really great ppl! Also very responsive! I’m talking about ALLLLLLL hours of the night, I would reach out and Chef replied instantly. Loved this! I would definitely recommend and would reach out again when I return to Greece!

The sea bass was the best I've ever tasted. The food was excellent and service was spectacular. Definitely recommend!

Pavlos was exceptional. He was very pleasant and extremely educational. We enjoying helping to prepare some portions of the meal and learning about the food, preparation and Greek culture. It was a great experience. We have scheduled similar experiences in the past and by far this one was the best! Food was exceptional and he assisted us to pair wine with the food. It was very enjoyable.

Chef Pavlos was the best chef ever !! He was so nice and so informative!! Everything we had a question about he answered and he made sure we were having a great time! He made us laugh the entire time he was there. Book chef Pavlos for any occasion and you will not regret it.

Aside from the incredible views, Pavlos was the highlight of our stay on the island. He is an incredible chef with an awesome personality! Everything we had was better than the last and we had plenty of leftovers. He did a great job of explaining the courses and the history. Highly recommend this experience!

wow wow wow what an evening what a lovely person amazing food we felt like we have known Pavos for years, everything was perfectly on point. we will never forget this evening ???? efcharistoume para poli

Such an amazing experience with an amazing person! The food was seriously incredible and there were so many different menus to choose from based on various diets and preferences. We also had a gluten free member of our group and he was willing to accommodate the dietary restrictions without compromising the delicious meal! We stayed at an airbnb with little to work with (the kitchen was tiny!) but Pavlos went above and beyond to make it work and make sure our food looked like it came out of a Michelin-star kitchen! Pavlos was so accommodating, friendly and nice! We loved hearing his stories, and we could taste the love and devotion he put into every bite! We refer to him as KING Pavlos! I could not recommend anything more, one of the highlights of our trip for sure!

Celebrated my 25th birthday with an amazing breakfast. Pavlos made sure my experience was the best ever. Food was delicious and he was super sweet! 10/10 would recommend!!

Dinner was amazing!

What a unbelievable experience. From preparetion to conversation. Felt comfortable the whole time and the food was amazing!! Quality food and the service was top notch. I recommend at least one night with this experience.. you will not regret it!

One of the best experiences I’ve ever done. This is my first private chef experience and won’t be my last. Pavlos was amazing, shared some great stories and was very fun. His food was of course amazing as well. Will definitely do again when in Mykonos

We had a wonderful evening thanks to Pavlos. He went above and beyond for us because we didn’t have an equipped kitchen or a BBQ or an oven! He made it work perfectly! Lots of stories and common experiences too which made it very special and personal. Thank you, Pavlos! Highly recommend.

Pavlos is amazing! Look no further for a fantastic experience. Book now. He accommodated all of our menu requests, was so easy to communicate with, and a pleasure to speak with throughout our meal. He has great stories and knowledge of the area. Oh!…and his food is phenomenal!!! We had a feast, and the best tiramisu our group of seven had ever tasted. Truly a night - and a meal - we will never forget. Thank you, Pavlos!