Chef Katerina Kazantza

Private Chef In Greystones

I studied Chemistry and I always loved cooking. I started gluten-free cooking and baking 10 years ago, and everybody enjoyed my food so much that I was inspired to learn more. I took several cooking courses, and in 2015 I started my home baking business in London. I moved to Ireland 7 years ago and developed my crackers which are now sold in SuperValu Ireland, Tesco, and a number of specialty shops. In the last 2 years, I have also been working as a private chef for dinner parties. If I could, I would probably cook in my sleep!

For me, cooking is...

...a home full of beautiful aromas. I love cinnamon, vanilla, cardamon, thyme, oregano, peppers....

I learned to cook at...

home and I took several courses.

A cooking secret...

breaking the rules and creating my own flavour profiles

My menus

Meze menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Firehouse bakery bread served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil and oregano

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Italian sausages with red wine and thyme

Selection on Greek home-made dips, smoked aubergine and walnuts, baked peppers with feta and chillies served with selection of crackers

Aubergines cooked in the oven with fresh tomato sauce and feta

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Slow cooked Chicken in red wine sauce served with potato puree

Greek organic beef meatbals with herbs

Crispy olive oil big chips with melted cheese

Pan fried yeeros (pork or chicken stripes pan fried served with pita breads and mustard sauce

Tyropita (Traditional super crispy cheese pie with feta)

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, brown sugar shortbread

Triple chocolate cake, dark chocolate sponges, milk chocolate ganache, white chocolate buttercream

Chocolate and caramel tart

Chocolate gateau with caramel sauce, haselnut soil, chocolate ganace twirl

Winter Wonders

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Baguette served with rosemary Irish butter

FIRST COURSE

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Rainbow prawn cocktails

(Kids) Honey barbeque chicken wings

Greek salad with feta parsel

Butternut squash and sage risotto

Cauliflower Soup with smoked salmon toasts

MAIN COURSE

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Kleftiko (Slow cooked lamb shoulder with thyme, oregano and garlic)served with double baked organic roasted potatoes, garden salad, warm steamed veggies, lamb sauce

Glazed beef fillet with a crispy onion crust served with potatoes dauphinoise and selection of sides

Market Fresh Fish Course, whole fillet sharing plate (salmon, or hake or halibut or Turbot or Monkfish) served with fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, steamed vegetables or potato puree

Butternut squash and spinach lasagne

Slow cooked Venison stew , with wine, herbs and winter spices served with celeriac or potato puree

DESSERT

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Passion Fruit Pavlova

Chocolate and caramel tart

Whiskey, clementine, polenta almond cake with vanilla cream

Cinnamon walnut cake with light mascarpone cream

Traditional Christmas

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Home - made fresh spelt bread served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil

Organic smoked salmon and cream cheese canapes

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Celeriac and leeks soup, butter croutons

Rainbow prawn cocktails

Melon wrapped in Parma Ham

MAIN COURSE

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Christmas turkey, selection of sides, home - made gravy, Yorkshire puddings, double baked organic roasted potatoes, rainbow slaw with avocado dressing, selection of sauces and sides

Spiced marmalade glazed ham

Slow cooked lamb shoulder with thyme, oregano and garlic

Glazed beef fillet with a crispy onion crust

DESSERT

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Home made gluten free mince pies

Christmas pudding

Yule log

Strawberry Pavlova

Mexican Party

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Loaded nachos

Spicy corn soup

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fajitas with all different filling options, Beef, chicken, fish, vegan, guacamole, salsa cruda, cheese, sour cream sauce, grilled peppers, refried beans, mexican rice

DESSERT

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Churros with caramel or chocolate sauce, spicy sugar

An Italian Dream in Autumn

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Canapes with gorgonzolla

Firehouse bakery bread served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato and burrata salad with basil oil

Crispy tartlettes with courgettes and tomatoes

Scallops with seasonal creamy risotto and crunchy chorizo

King prawns cooked with tomatoes, garlic with feta served with oregano focaccia

Grilled vegetables served with balsamic reduction and seasonal leaves and parmesan shavings

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rump bolognaise tagliatelle (homemade fresh pasta)

Fillet of Venison , port and blackberry sauce(or blue cheese sauce), celeriac puree ,steamed greens

Italian meatballs , beef meatballs in a traditional Italian red sauce, served with mash potatoes or rice or pasta

Slow Baked red peppers with rice, herbs and veggies served double baked organic roasted potatoes (vegan)

Home-made chips and chicken cottoletta

Market Fresh Fish Course, whole fillet sharing plate (salmon, or hake or halibut or John Dory) served with fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, steamed vegetables and crispy potatoes

DESSERT

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Panaccotta with yoghurt caramel and cardamon

Classic Tiramisu

Moist Gluten-free chocolate cake with ricotta almonds and chocolate chips served with vanilla cream

Passion Fruit Pavlova

French Romance in Autumn

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Organic smoked salmon and cream cheese canapes

Firehouse bread served with rosemarry butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted organic beetroot with pan fried Goat's Cheese, roasted hazelnuts, seasonal organic leaves, and honey and balsamic vinaigrette

Scallops with light red pepper pesto, hazelnuts and seaweed salt

Supergreens soup with Irish cheddar and croutons

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon With Rosemary Cauliflower Mash

My quiche Lorraine with nitrates-free bacon served with honey mustard garden salad

Pan fried Monkfish(or Haddock or Hake) with white wine and fresh herbs sauce served with crispy potatoes

Organic Chicken fillet with pancetta, leeks, wine and cream potato and celeriac mash

Duck a l'orange - Duck breast served with orange and tangerine sauce and chive and potato mash

Fillet of Venison , port and blackberry sauce, potato gratin, parnsip chips

Organic Beef fillet served with creamy butternut squash puree (peppercorn and brandy sauce or wild mushroom), steamed greens

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, brown sugar shortbread

Vanilla and Strawberry Millefeuille

Moist Gluten-free chocolate cake with ricotta almonds and chocolate chips served with vanilla cream

Almond and coconut cake served with ginger cream

Olive trees in August

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All inclusive

Selection of speciality breads served with Greek extra virgin olives tapenade and extra virgin olive oil and oregano

Mini gaspazzo (cold tomato soup)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

King prawns cooked with tomatoes, garlic with feta (optional)

Roasted organic beetroot with pan fried feta parcel, roasted hazelnuts, seasonal organic leaves, and honey and balsamic vinaigrette

Crab crostini with garden salad

Tomatokeftedes(tomato fritters)

Smoked salmon potato salad with capers and dill

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Market Fresh Fish Course, whole fillet sharing plate (salmon, or hake or halibut or Monkfish) served with fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, steamed vegetables or potato puree

Rout vegetables gratin (vegetarian)

Chicken souvlaki (wrapped in pita bread with mustard sauce, tomatoes, lettuce)

Grass-fed beef fillet served with green bins salad red wine sauce and parsley chimichurri and crispy olive oil chips

Lobster rolls

DESSERT

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Cherry and yoghurt terine

Home made pistachio ice cream with butter biscuits

Milk chocolate salami

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Chef Katerina's reviews

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69 services

Katerina was wonderful. She worked with me to develop a special menu for my family and was easy to communicate with over all the details. She prepared a wonderful meal that my family will remember for a long time

Kat was amazing. We had a great time chatting with her and the food was fantastic. She let us know about locally sourced ingredients as we had our courses. What a fun evening.

Kat was very attentive, a great chef and kind. She made the night very special for us - actually she went above and beyond for our valentines date. We would highly recommend her

She was brilliant, we really enjoyed our evening because of her

Katerina was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. The menu was simply amazing and the quality and presentation of each dish could not be faulted. She made our evening extra special and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone thinking of hiring a chef! She was very accommodating with any suggestions or questions about the menu and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely have her back in the future.

I’m so glad we booked Katerina for my daughter’s birthday celebration. We enjoyed wonderful food, beautifully presented and so tasty, all prepared and cooked by Katerina. Would definitely recommend Katerina to anyone who wants a truly memorable dining experience.

Katerina was great. Good food, very professional and fun to have with us for the evening. Highly recommended.

Katerina put on a really amazing night for us, we were so happy with the service! Food was absolutely delicious and she couldn't be more accommodating with our menu requests, especially for those with allergies / intolerances. Food was served on time and was plentiful, we will be enjoying the leftovers as well. All that and she was very warm and chatty and made a lovely speech for our occasion. Would highly recommend!

Katerina was nothing short of an incredible chef. It was my partners birthday and she went above and beyond to make sure that we have unforgettable experience. She was kind and passionate about her work and this was reflected in the exquisite food that was presented to us. She was attentive, explanatory and professional and we couldnt recommend her enough. She was an absolute delight to have in our home and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Dionne and Kate

We had an amazing time with Chef Katerina who was so accommodating to our needs. Our schedule had changed a bit, and she was so flexible. I would highly recommend her for private dinner or meals!

Fantastic experience, would highly recommend

We had such a brilliant experience. Food was out of this world , Katerina was so professional and friendly . We had a party of 9 and every single one of us loved each dish - I’d highly recommend Katerina!

Katerina, assisted by Jurie, made my mum’s 60th birthday the most special of days. From the start Katerina was a pleasure to deal with. She created the most fantastic menu, catering to many different tastes as well as ensuring there were delicious vegetarian and coeliac-friendly options included. In the run up to our party, she answered any questions incredibly quickly and kept in touch regularly. On the day itself, Katerina and Jurie arrived on time and were both so friendly and personable. They found their way around our kitchen easily and prepared an incredible meal in no time at all. Each course was fantastic and not a single plate had food left on it. When they were finished they left the kitchen spotless. I couldn’t recommend Katerina more and we will definitely book again.

Katarina was excellent and her food was outstanding - I can only apologise for the kitchen as it was a rented house with a poor quality oven.

The experience was amazing. Chef Kat was exceptional.

The food was wonderful, her personality charming. A truly pleasing evening.

Katherina was absolutely amazing! and very friendly plus her food was superb . helped make valentines day special for my girlfriend

Katerina was great, very professional and attentive. I would recommend her for lovely dining experience.

Katarina was so lovely and the food was delicious. Will definitely be requesting her again.

Katerina was the most perfect chef and lady for our Christmas night in. She is so so friendly, polite and warm. It was actually more enjoyable than going out to a restaurant, she went above and beyond serving us drinks and discreetly tidying as she went. Her homemade dishes were absolutely delicious, I genuinely couldn’t fault a thing!!! Such a special evening, thank you so much Katerina it was such a pleasure, we would definitely book this again and hopefully get the same chef!!!!!