Private Chef in Rethymno
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A personal chef for any occasion in Rethymno
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Rethymno in October 2017, more than 49 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Rethymno and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Crete.
Starting in 2017, 2,214 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Rethymno. To book your chef in Rethymno, 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 1,397 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 5,528 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,214 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Rethymno usually book menus around 77 EUR per person, including 4.52 courses, sharing an average of 4.55 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 Rethymno.












How it works
Personalize your request
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Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
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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!
49 Private Chefs in Rethymno
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More than 2,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Rethymno have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Rethymno received an average score of 4.76.
4.59 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.59 average score.
4.88 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Rethymno has been scored with a 4.88 on average.
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1,397 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Rethymno
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Smoked graviera saganaki with honey and walnuts crispy saganaki with smoked cretan graviera cheese, drizzled with thyme honey and topped with roasted walnuts
Mediterranean rolls filled with graviera cheese and apaki-smoked pork in herbs and spices
Traditional handmade dolmadakia- stuffed vine leaves with rice, finely chopped vegetables and fresh herbs
Ntakos with barley rusk ,apaki-smoked pork traditionally made in anogia village-,cherry tomato,cretan graviera cheese,fresh oregano and virgin olive oil
Cretan cheese platter with graviera, anthotiro, mizithra , tirozouli, xigalo accompanied by breadsticks and dried fruit and olive jam (extra charge 10 euro per person)
Boureki from chania ζucchini , mizithra cheese, yogurt and spearmint in homemade pie crust
Shrimp saganaki with fresh tomato and feta – succulent shrimp cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and feta, accented with a splash of ouzo
Grilled octopus with santorini fava – tender grilled octopus served on a bed of velvety santorini fava, topped with caramelized onions and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
12 month aged aged cheese from "sitiakakis" cheese dairy in chania, wrapped in crust with black seasame and thyme honey from psiloritis mountain
Mediterranean land salad with cherry tomatoes , cucumber, potatoe, baby zucchini, capers, olives, carob rusk, goat’s cheese with sour- mizithra (cretan cheese) vinaigrette
Hermione salad with fresh seasonal greens,dried semi-sweet cherry tomatoes from santorini island, apaki- smoked marinated ham in herbs and pomegranate syrup
Vegan creta terra salad with cherry tomatoes, potatoes selected from lassithi plateau, pickled capers and onions , vegan feta cheese flakes, carob rusks and applecider vinegar dressing
Beet in yogurt salad with beetroot , loacal yogurt, wahlnuts and garlic
Salad mediterranean landscapes santorini cherry tomatoes, kritamo (sea fennel), xinomizithra cheese, figs, walnuts, and a dressing of grape molasses and rakomelo
Traditional pasta "skioufikhto'' made in neapoli with fresh tomato sauce and grated ''anthotiro'' cheese on top (vegetarian)
Steamed mussels with white wine and garlic – fresh mussels steamed in an aromatic broth with white wine, garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley, served with crispy bread
Vegetarian handmade pie filled with sauteed greens, fennel and spinach accompanied by xigalo- traditional cretan cream cheese(vegetarian)
Staffed tomato’s with rice and mint served on feta spread (gemista)
Bass carpaccio with citrus and fennel – thinly sliced fresh bass marinated in orange and lemon juice, with extra virgin olive oil, fennel, and pink peppercorns
Crispy locally grown mushrooms in wine vinegar sauce with anthogalo cream cream cheese and fresh parsley
Moussaka with yogurt and feta cream – traditional moussaka with layers of eggplant, potatoes, minced meat, and a rich yogurt and feta cream on top, baked to perfection
Kleftiko – slow-cooked lamb with potatoes, herbs, and olive oil in a clay pot
Souvlaki with cretan pita – marinated grilled meats (chicken or pork) served with homemade cretan pita and yogurt sauce
Tsigariasto slow-cooked young lamb and artichokes flavored with rosemary
Traditionally made roast lamb served with roast potatoes selected from lasithi plateau
Free range rooster with hipolites- traditional cretan pasta made in neapoli lasithi
Roast pork shank slow cooked 4 hours in wine and honey sauce served with wheat croats
Grandma’s chicken with olives a special dish which highlights the creativity of our grandmothers
Beef stew with tomatoes, onions, and olive oil – slow-cooked in tomato sauce with garlic and mediterranean herbs
Traditional handmade spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, olives, spring onions, capers, sour cream and rocket leaves
Barbecue sharing menu: υoung lamb chops, beef 100% burger, free range corn fed chicken, marinated pork steak
Pasta with shrimp, fresh tomato, and basil – pasta with shrimp cooked in a fresh tomato sauce, fresh basil, and aromatic olive oil
Seafood orzo (shrimp, mussels, squid) – orzo cooked with fresh seafood, white wine, fresh lemon, and mediterranean herbs
Baked sea bass fillet with tomato, capers, and olives – baked sea bass fillet with fresh tomato, capers, olives, and mediterranean herbs
Fresh fish (catch of the day) with vegetables and lemon sauce
Cretan traditional orange pie with vanilla ice cream
Cretan tart with cretan cheese (mizithra) white chocolate caramelized pistachios honey and cinnamon
Open tart with fresh caramelized peaches flavored with rosemary and cream of fresh cretan cheese
Golden kadaifi syruped with orange syrup, nuts with vanilla ice cream
Gastrin with ice cream minoan recipe with dried nuts, sesame, poppy seeds , pepper honey and grape syrup , with traditional pastry sheet
Chocolate mouse with carob cocoa
Traditional homemade pies stuffed with myzithra cheese and honey on top
Lemon pie with extra virgin olive oil grand cru and traditional orange sweet preserve
Apple pie with ice cream
Walnut pie, chocolate sauce, whipped yoghurt
Chocolate cake, moist and super delicious, topped with dulce de leche caramel sauce, served with ground santorinian pistachios and a scoop of ice cream
Plate of traditional syrupy sweets ( kantaifi,baklava, galaktobourekakia) with vanilla ice cream
Baklava with honey syrup, ground pistachios and vanilla ice cream
Crispy golden loukoumades - greek doughnut balls in carob honey syrup and sesame on top (vegan)
Cretan cheesecake with fresh mizithra cretan cheese and homemade grape jam on top
Traditional pies from sfakia village with xinomizithra cheese and honey
Refreshing fruit salad with seasonal and tropical fruit
Galaktoboureko crunchy crust filled with citrus samolina cream in vanilla syrup (vegetarian)
Summer dips (fava and tarama) served with freshly baked pita bread and farm-fresh olives
Shrimp saganaki in red sauce with feta cheese
Local fish carpaccio, marinated with lemon , caper and pink pepper
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
Selection of cretan cheeses with fuits and breadcrumbs
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 and feta cheese crumble
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 (per kilo)
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
Grilled marinated chicken thigh fillet
Grilled pork chops with lemon and dried oregano
Marinated chicken chops with green salad
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
Marathopita/fennel pie/wild green/pepper
Staka(cream cheese) /potatoes /egg
Snails/ garlic/rosemary/white vinegar/sea salt
Apaki(smoked pork) in the grill/olive oil-orange dressing
Dakos/grated tomato/olives/myzythra/barley rusk
Shrimp saganaki/tomato sauce/chilli/feta cheese grated/garlic
Tzatziki/yogurt /garlic/vinegar /oil
Dolmadakia /stuffed flowers /fresh herbs /sheep yogurt
Feta cheese saganaki in the oven/tomato /pepper /olive oil/oregano
Skewers(souvlaki) vegetables in the grill /cream balsamic/fresh herbs
Skewers from chicken with pita bread
Spinach pie with crispy phyllo / feta cheese / dill / parsley
Crusted graviera saganaki with cereals herbs oil and pepper marmelade
Pancetta in the grill with thyme and potatoes
Zucchini balls/pumpkin/parsley /graviera /lime zest/yogurt ginger
Sausages in the grill/olive oil-lemon dressing
Kalitsounia(fresh dough) cretan cheese /mint
Cretan/tomato /cucumber/peppers /onion/olives/myzythra(cheese) /barley rusk
Greens boiled /potato /zucchini
Stamnagathi/wild green boiled or raw
Beetroot boiled/vinegar/oil/sea salt
Green leafy vegetables /fig/ nut/breadstick/grated dry aged anthotyros
Chania ceasar /mesklun/smoked graviera/cashew/smoked chicken /dressing ananchovy mustard
Pilafi/boiled rice/chicken broth/staka butter
Lamb in the oven/potato /sea salt /garlic/thyme/lemon
Goat in the pan/white wine/butter/oregano /bay leaves
Giouvetsi beef/orzo/fresh herbs /tomato/garlic/dried anthotyros
Gemista stuffed tomatoes /peppers /flavor rice/yogurt
Fresh fish grilled /olive oil/boiled potato /zucchini
Pork marinated/rosemary /wine/citrus /onion
Wild chicken stifado/tomato sauce /zucchini/potato/butter
Chilopites(traditional pasta)/vegetables /local mushrooms/graviera/matzourana
Chicken thigh fillet with sweet frumenty,tomato sauce and feta
Mousaka/eggplant/potatoes/beschamel/minced meat
Pastitsio/bolognese/pasta/beschamel
Varieties of meat in the grill/chicken /pork souvlakia/burger/sheep chops /pork steak/beef and pitta bread
Fresh fish in cooking paper / butter / vegetables / sea salt / fresh onion / citrus zest
Beef from heraklion grilled/baby potatoes /balsamic/salad
Boureki/potato/zucchini/cream from the cretan cheese/fresh herbs
Vegetables moussaka
Yogurt/nuts /fruit jam
Orange pie/ice-cream
Galaktoboureko/cream /crispy fyllo/syrop
Fresh fruits
Sfakiani pita(fresh pie) myzythra/honey
Lokoumades(dough,fried balls) /syrup /cinnamon
Apple pie/caramel sauce/cinnamon /ice cream kadaifi
Soufflé with ice cream
Baklava with crispy fyllo / nuts / syrup
Kadaifi with crispy fyllo / hazel / syrup / cinnamon
Local fish ceviche marinated with lemon caper and pink pepper
Smoked siglino (pork) served with fresh greens and a medley of aromatic herbs
Sauteed artichokes with lemon , 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
Steamed mussels with celery, lime, white wine, and garlic
Selection of cretan cheeses with fuits and breadcrumbs
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 (per kilo)
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
Beef 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
Marinated chicken chops with green citrus salad
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
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
Selection of greek appetizzers (tzatziki, smoky eggplant salad and fava) with flat bread
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, creamy goat cheese and sweet onions
Creamy mushroom risotto, finished with truffle oil
Risotto with saffron, delicately cooked in rich beef stock
Fried meatballs in a rich napoli sauce, accompanied by feta cream infused with fresh mint
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
Salmon with pickled cucumber and lemon sauce
Beef stake with mushroom purée, roasted vegetables, and wine sauce
Crusted stuffed chicken ballotine with romesko sauce and veggies
Pork terrine with potato puree
Assorted chocolate textures: rich mousse, silky crèmeux, and cocoa soil, paired with salted butterscotch and velvety banana cream
Assorted greek syrupy pastries · served with creamy ice cream
Deconstructed citrus pie, with vibrant citrus flavors and nut crumble
Bluberrie & strawbery panacotta
White choco and caramel ganache with crumble and seasonal fruit gel
Cheesecake dakos/biscuit rusk/tomato grated flavored /smoked salt/fresh thyme/myzythra (cretan goat milk)
Meat tart/chicken/cretan cream cheese(staka) /mint/oregano/cinnamon/oil
Graviera crusted/cereals/marmelade pepper/herbs oil
Kadaifi/egg/staka/fresh truffle
Varieties of mushrooms /thyme /pikle cantharella /balsamic fig
Kalitsouni(cretan pie)from the sea/ black ink/shrimp/salmon
Apaki(smoked pork) sea salt/orange zest/dressing cumin /fresh thyme
Mussels/cretan herbs/raki(grape drink) butter/garlic/cretan spicy pepper
Carpaccio from fish of the day marinated(cretan ceviche)/mango purre/lemon/peperoni/coriander
Beef carpaccio with fresh hens/lime zest & juice/chili and parmesan
Shrimp saganaki/tomato confit/chilli/feta cheese grated/garlic
Tzatziki / yogurt / cucumber / garlic / vinegar / olive oil
Guacamole with pita bread
Tarama with pita bread
Cretan salad /cherries colorful/cucumber /carob rusk/pickles onion/cherry tomato /olives/caper/cream cretan cheese and dressing lemon-petimezi (honey)
Wild greens of the mountains /beetroot tartar /fresh anthotyros(cretan /lime zest/nuts
Pligouri boiled( groats) vegetables /mustard/olive oil-lemon/avocado/fresh onion
Chania ceasar /mesklun/smoked graviera/cashew/smoked chicken /dressing ananchovy mustard
Baby leaf /strawberry/tyrozouli(grilled cheese /basil/hazel/cream balsamic
Watermelon / feta cheese / jalapenos / coriander / lemon
Quinoa colorful/peppers/corn/mustard seeds/avocado
Green with baby leaves,seasonal fruits and graviera cheese with siglino
Cretan carbonara/gnocchetti/dry aged yolk/parsley oil/smoked pancetta/graviera
Gemista risotto /tomato/flavor rice/sheep yogurt mousse
Sheep tsigariasto(in the pot with wine) /cretan cream cheese/fresh oregano/truffle oil
Local pork fillet tenderloin/grilled lettuce/sauce tahini/baby potato saute
Chicken fillet /myzythra/boiled groat/sauce honey /wild greens
Seabass in cooking paper /butter /vegetables /garlic/sea salt/fresh onion
Beef steak from heraklion sweet and sour salad/pumpkin in the oven/rosemary sauce
Sea bream fillet /green peas salad /beetroot powder /celery root purre/lemon-cumin
Fresh shrimp (per kilo price) grilled /pasta or orzo with lobster broth
Beef steak with vegetables and thyme sauce
Chicken thigh with fresh herbs and
Mille-feuille xerotygano(crispy dough) cream vanilla /red raspberry /oreo
Cretan cheecake/cream myzythra (goat cheese) /orange/rusk bisquit/flowers
Lemon tart/forest fruit/herbsboil/salt/lime zest
Profiterol/carob chocolate /fegientin/passion fruit
Ice cream tower 1kg hand made
Baklava with nuts and syrup
Cheesecake /oreo biscuit /mascarpone cream/raspberry
Pork terrine with jus, red cabbage purée, and chorizo foam
Golden crab and fish croquettes, served with a refreshing ginger gel
Crispy chicken coxinha, paired with aged pecorino cream
Fish tartare with nectarine, chili, ginger, cherry tomatoes, and lime
Sashimi-style tuna tiradito, jalapeño, lime, mirin, and crunchy deep-fried quinoa
Pan-seared artichokes, lemon confit, creamy mozzarella, and fresh thyme
Grilled sardines with beurre blanc, smoked tarama, and potato terrine
Hand-cut beef tartare, sweet potato crisps, confit egg yolk, and creamy goat cheese
Tsigariasto lamb croquettes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
Gnocchi with cheese cream, crispy fried leek, and kale
Cured pastrami, beetroot chutney, aged parmesan, honey mustard, and grilled asparagus
Pan-seared scallops, grapefruit reduction, 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
Rib-eye with double-cooked potatoes, herb cream, maldon sea salt, and aromatic butter
Beef fillet with potato purée, roasted vegetables, and samos solera wine sauce
Modern greek lamb "exohico" with feta foam, roasted romesco sauce, and crispy potato terrine
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 a balsamic cream reduction
Spiced semifreddo infused with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom
Herb-crusted cod fillet in fennel and herb broth with celery cream
Fresh day fish, served with wild stamnagathi and sweet caramelized carrot purée
Salmon with pickled cucumber and lemon sauce
Apaki(smoked pork) in the grill/olive oil-orange dressing
Dakos/grated tomato/olives/myzythra/barley rusk
Tzatziki /yogurt/cucumber /vinegar/olive oil/garlic
Tirokafteri (cretan cheese/feta/red pepper/peperoncino/salt/vinegar/garlic)
Eggplant dip/fresh onion /parsley /vinegar/olive oil/salt/pepper
Green lolo rosso and red/chicken breast/ sunflower seed/cretan cheese (graviera) & dressing balsamic
Tomato/cucumber/onion/pepper/rusk/olives/cretan cheese (myzythra) & oregano
Lettuce with spinach/walnut/cretan cheese (dry anthotyros) breadsticks/pomegranate/dressing honey with vinegar
Varieties of meat in the grill/chicken /pork souvlakia/burger/lamb chops /pork steak
Lamb chops/oregano/sea salt/lemon/potato in the pan
Chicken fillet/grilled lettuce/myzythra
Beef grilled /kale/balsamic sauce/baby potato
Pork steak/celery roasted/mayo-garlic
Fresh ice cream from sheep milk
Fresh fruits
Mille-feuille/crispy fyllo /cream vanilla /red raspberry /oreo
Lemon cream /forest fruit/herbsboil/lime zest
Mousse chocolate/frambuaz/almond/bisquit grated
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Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Rethymno.
What does a private chef service include in Rethymno?
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 Rethymno?
The price of renting a chef in Rethymno 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 58 EUR to 111 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 58 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 58 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 82 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 111 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 Rethymno?
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 49 chefs available in Rethymno. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Rethymno 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 Rethymno?
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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Average timeframe from sending the request to booking.
How many chef services are booked in Rethymno each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Rethymno, 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 Rethymno.
Cost of a private chef in Rethymno
The cost of hiring a private chef in Rethymno 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 58 EUR to 111 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 58 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 58 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 82 EUR
For 2 people: 111 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 Rethymno?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Rethymno: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Mediterranean, 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 Rethymno!






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