Private Chef & Dining Experiences in Greece
Thoughtfully crafted Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, tailored menus and professional private dining in the comfort of your own space.
THE CHEFS
I'm Ioannis Papadakos, a private chef and restaurant owner based in Athens. For the past eight years I have worked exclusively in private dining, after a longer career in hospitality and food service. Every experience starts with a conversation about you: the occasion, the people at the table, the setting and the way you like to eat.
A personal service, planned around you
CULINARY COLLABORATIONS
Christos Blithikiotis is a chef with over 13 years of experience across restaurants, hotels, catering and private dining. With a strong background in kitchen management, menu development and team coordination, he combines culinary creativity with a commitment to quality and precision.
Chef Ioannis Papadakos
Chef Christos Blithikiotis
SERVICES
Private dining
A fine-dining menu cooked, plated and served in your own space.
Private Chef for Holiday Properties
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners and multi-day arrangements for villa guests.
Freshly prepared mornings for private groups and occasions
Private Breakfasts and Brunch
What Chef Ioannis Papadakos offers
BBQ Experience
Outdoor grilling, organised and cooked properly.
Celebrations and Special Events
Birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings and selected corporate occasions.
THE EXPERIENCE
From the first conversation to a clean kitchen
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Conversation
We discuss your plans, preferences, guests and any requirements.
Menu & details
I design a suitable menu and we agree the service details.
Ingredients are sourced and the experience is prepared.
Preparation
Cleanup
Each course is cooked, plated and served professionally.
Cooking & service
The dining area is cleared, cookware and tableware washed and working areas cleaned, as agreed.
The exact scope of service is confirmed for each booking.
Seafood, meat and vegetables chosen by season, prepared with care and plated simply. Every menu is written for the booking. The dishes shown are examples of the style of cooking.
Greek and Mediterranean, cooked with precision
THE FOOD
WHY CHEF IOANNIS PAPADAKOS
Complete
professional planning and attention to detail
Organised
fresh ingredients and creative Mediterranean cooking
preparation, service and cleanup, as agreed
Seasonal
menus written for each client and occasion
Tailored
specialising in private dining and private-chef work
8 years
in hospitality and food service
15 years
SERVICE AREA
Based in Athens, Chef Ioannis Papadakos works across mainland Greece, the Saronic Islands and selected Greek islands in the Aegean — in private residences, holiday properties, yachts and other suitable venues. Bookings outside Athens are subject to availability and travel arrangements.
Where we cook
Chef Ioannis Papadakos
Private chef and private dining across Athens, mainland Greece, the Saronic and selected Aegean islands.
Let's Plan Your Private Dining Experience
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