Private Chef in Fanari
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Fanari
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Fanari in September 2019, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Fanari and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Samos Prefecture.
Starting in 2019, 158 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Fanari. To book your chef in Fanari, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 39 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 13 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.31 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 158 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Fanari usually book menus around 80 EUR per person, including 4.66 courses, sharing an average of 4.67 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Fanari.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
13 Private Chefs in Fanari
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More than 100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.12 Chef
The guests in Fanari have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.12.
4.07 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Fanari received an average score of 4.07.
4.06 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.06 average score.
4.67 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Fanari has been scored with a 4.67 on average.
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39 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Fanari
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








A variety of pita breads, kalamata olives and olive oil dip
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
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
Dark chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries
Tiramisu flavoured with amaretto
Sourdough bread
Olive oil with rosemary
Bruschetta classica
Arrancini with parmessan cream
Tomato cherry with burrata and pesto
Rissoto with truffle, arugula and parmesan cheese
Pinza with proscuitto and rucolla
Beef tagliata
Tiramisu
Tomato and mint fritters
Tzatziki
Stuffed mushrooms with greek feta & and manouri
Spinach pie
Slow cooked oven lamb with rosemary,lemon & potatoes
Loukoumades
Greek tzatziki
Hummus
Smoked eggplant spread
Pitta bread
Greek salad
Lettuce salad with fresh onion, olive oil and vinegar
Mix bbq (fish and meat): seabass, prawns, pork chops, chicken skewers
Grilled vegetables
Variety of fresh fruits
Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon
Home made tomato bruschetta with basil
Santorini fava beans with capers
Home made pizza margarita
Fish soup with greek saffron & crab
Florina red peppers in the oven with grapes sauce
Chicpeas with tomato & basil
Eggplant spread with wallnuts and fresh herbs
Eggplant rolls with figs and manouri
Tzatziki with dill, greek yoghurt and garlic
Taramosalata (greek fish egg spread)
Cherry tomatos with basil & mozzarella di bufala
Sea bass carpaccio with lime, mint and orange
Greek salad with caper leaves and soft and sour cheese
Green salad with soft katiki cheese and figs vinaigrette
Green salad with avocado, smoked trout and lemon dill vinaigrette
Stuffed mushrooms with greek feta , ios island goat cheese & sundried tomatoes
Octopus cooked with red wine , honey and balsamic vinegar
Keftedakia (fried traditional meat balls with mint)
Steamed mussels with mint,basil & tsipouro
Spanakopita (greek cheese pie with spinach )
Mediterranean fritters veggies with tomato cherries ,caper & sesame
Grouper ceviche with mango ,lemon and mint
Fried feta with sesame and cretan thyme honey
Crab cakes with mint and lemon mayo
Pastichio (the greek lasagna)
Soutzoukakia (greek meat balls with tomato & cumin sauce) with smashed potatoes
Salt-crusted sea bass with lemon extra virgin olive oil and herbs served with seasonal veggies
Mushrooms and black truffel risotto
Beef fillet with balsamic, raisins and juniper berries cream served with smashed potatoes
Goat with tomato sauce, spices and home made chips
Slow cooked lamb with rosemary,lemon & potatoes
Organic chicken legs with green olives basil and tomatoes slow cooked in oven
Orzo with shrips tomato, ouzo and fresh herbs
Rabbit stew with red wine and baby onion sauce served with french fries cooken in olive oil
Sea bass stuffed with greek caviar, (bottarga)vegetables, extra virgin olive oil & mint
Sea food pasta with shrimps and mussels
Mousaka, probably the best you will ever try !
Stuffed tomatoes and green peppers with raisins, veggies,herbs and pinuts
Baklava with pistachios from aigina island and nuts
Pavlova with masticha cream and grapes
Home made ice cream ( spicy chocolate, or thyme honey with sri lanka authentic cinnamon ) prepared at chefs house in advance,
Pana cotta with amaretto di saronno and home made caramel sauce (prepared at chefs house in advance
Cheesecake with lime and greek yoghurt
Apple crumble with cinnamon from sri lanka
Chocolate souffle and cream
Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon (the greek donuts)
Galaktoboureko creamy fyllo syrop
A variety of pita breads, kalamata olives and olive oil dip
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
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
Greek yoghurt with walnuts and pure honey
Greek baklava
Dark chocolate mousse
Greek galatoboureko ( a creamy filling in filo pasty)
Bread and pitas
Greek tzatziki
Chickpeas spread with cumin, lemon, parsley and pickled pepper
"fava" yellow split peas with onion and capers
Crudites
Beetroot salad with spicy cheese, local yogurt and rocket
Greek salad
Aegean salad with cherry tomatoes and local cream cheese
Open face sandwich with beef, tomato, rocket salad, gruyère cheese and dijon mustard mayonnaise sauce
Open face sandwich with smoked salmon, cucumber, dill sauce
Baklava
Smoked eggplant spread
Egg fish roe spread "tarama"
Greek tzatziki
Pitta bread
"fava" yellow split peas with onion and capers
Chickpeas spread with cumin, lemon, parsley and pickled pepper
Tyrokayteri( spicy cheese spread)
Greek salad
Feta cheese in phyllo pastry with greek honey and sesame seed
French fries
Grilled vegetables
Tyrokeftedes (fried cheese balls)
Make your own souvlaki: chicken or pork gyros, chicken and pork skewers, sausage, kebab tomato, onion, tzatziki, mustard, ketchup
Fish bbq (grilled calamari with lime zest, grilled prawn with lemon sauce, catch of the day)
Baklava
Galaktompoureko
Orange pie
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Fanari.
What does a private chef service include in Fanari?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Fanari?
The price of renting a chef in Fanari can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 69 EUR to 107 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 69 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 65 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 81 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 107 EUR per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Fanari?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 13 chefs available in Fanari. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Fanari who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Fanari?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Fanari each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Fanari, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Fanari.
Cost of a private chef in Fanari
The cost of hiring a private chef in Fanari can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 69 EUR to 107 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 69 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 65 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 81 EUR
For 2 people: 107 EUR.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Fanari?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Fanari: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Fanari!

Enjoy exquisite food with a Private Chef in Fanari
Enjoy a Private Chef experience in the comfort of your own home! Let Take a Chef turn your kitchen and dining room into a professional restaurant. It’s a unique experience; ideal for special occasions, lunches with friends, family dinners or a great gift for that special someone. Let us know what cuisine you’re craving and give us some quick details about your kitchen to start receiving personalised menu proposals from our chefs. You just have to choose your favourite proposal! On the day of your meal, your chosen chef will head to their preferred local market to pick up the freshest ingredients. They will cook in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. What’s more, they’ll make sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving. To get started click below!

An innovative dining experience
At Take a Chef we are proud to offer unique and innovative experiences to our customers. We aim to create the perfect experience for you and with the quality of our chefs in Fanari, we’re sure we’ll find the best chef for your needs. All of our chefs have a decade of culinary experience and have been trained in the best cooking schools in the country. Once you receive their menu proposals, you’ll be able to view their profile and see information about their training and experience. You’ll also be able to contact them directly to make any changes to the menu they have proposed

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Talk to our chefs in Fanari
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Fanari? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Fanari, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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