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YOUR PRIVATE CHEF

My Culinary Journey

My career in the Hospitality Industry spans more than 2 decades, in a National and International environment. Through my experience, my main objective is to enhance my knowledge and my aptitudes in this domain and thus, obtaining a holistic view when combined with my working expertise and my studies up to date.

I am very passionate about my work, using traditional and modern cooking styles. You’ll experience new and exciting dishes cooked to perfection with incredibly presented masterpieces.

Having worked in many different environments such as Italian restaurants (San Carlo’s, Piccolinos) in London, Manchester, Boschetto (Athens), English restaurants (Restaurant Bar & Grill) in Manchester, 5*Star Hotels (Intercontinental, Divanni,) Athens, Fzeen 5*Boutique Hotel (Kefalonia) and many others, I love to provide a service to all clients from all walks of life.

Recently I have created a new concept for my business called ‘Your Private Chef’, a Kefalonia Island based culinary business which combines Private Comfort & Traditional Local Food Services.

George Garbis – Private Chef & Founder

At ‘Your Private Chef’ we will give you unforgettable and unique dining experiences. Treat your family, friends or guests to a unique experience in the comfort of your own home, villa, yacht or personal preference.

Your own personal chef will look after your day-to-day needs, breakfast, lunch, dinner parties, anniversaries, birthdays or events. We strive to provide the perfect menus for you, using only the freshest and finest local ingredients.

Our services are tailored to suit you and we are happy to meet any demand. We will travel to your chosen destination anywhere in Kefalonia. Always respecting the client’s privacy and looking after their private residences.

Meeting your specific requirements and budget, we’ll discuss and configure the perfect menu for you. We can also recommend wines to complement your meals and we are happy to share our recipes.

Please feel free to ask the chef any questions and watch to see the chef demonstrate cooking techniques. We are happy cooking in an ‘open’ environment or remaining discreet to suit your preference.

What we are offering is a memorable dining experience within your own home or any preferred exclusive location, we know how important it is to host a fantastic night and we make dining in feel like dining out.

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BEETROOT TZATZIKI

V

Fresh organic beetroot mixed with Greek yogurt, garlic and olive oil

TARAMOSALATA

Made from fish roe, lemon, olive oil, onion and bread

FAVA

VG

Made from split peas, olive oil and lemon

MELITZANOSALATA

VG

Smoked aubergine with Florina pepper, garlic and aged balsamic vinegar

TIROKAFTERI

V

Local Anthotiro and feta cheese mixes with spices, Greek yogurt and olive oil
Served with our homemade flatbread

SKORDALIA

VG

Garlic mashed potatoes flavored with saffron and basil oil

Dipping Mezze Specials

BLACK GARLIC TZATZIKI

V

Black aged smoky garlic, olive oil and Greek yogurt

APPLE TZATZIKI

V

Greek yogurt with garlic, green apples and fresh mint

HOUMOUS

VG

Mushy chickpeas served with toasted peanuts

GUACAMOLE

VG

Avocado, coriander and lime

SOUP OF THE DAY

Fresh from the garden

GRILLED OCTOPUS

GF

Dressed with house olive oil and lemon served with fava

GRILLED VEGETABLES

GF, VG

Organic, seasonal vegetables dressed with house olive oil, and marjoram

GRAVIERA SAGANAKI

V

A healthy twist on the traditional dish, Greek Graviera cheese covered with carob flour, coated with oats and served with a red onion jam.

CHILLI PRAWNS

GF

Grilled prawns served with a chili butter sauce, lemon and fresh parsley

GARIDOMEZZE

Tempura prawns with chili-lime mayo served on the side

BEEF MINI PITAKI

Smoky beef fillet with guacamole, chili and fresh lime

VEGAN PITAKI

VG

Cauliflower yachni with creamy tofu and asparagus

CHICKEN PITAKI

Pulled spicy chicken with red coleslaw made from a Greek yogurt base

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH

Homemade flatbread, guacamole, bacon, lettuce, chicken fillet, tomatoes and fresh fries

LAMB GYROS

Served with homemade pitta, apple tzatziki, tomato and red onions

Our favourites

RIGANADA

V

Grilled sourdough bread served with fresh organic tomato, crumbled local feta, sprinkled with oregano and thyme

BEEF CARPACCIO

GF

Dressed with lemon served with a fennel, rocket and parmesan garnish

SEA BASS MINI PITAKI

Tempura sea bass fillet with guacamole and chili-lime mayo

CAPRI SALAD

GF, V

A variety of heirloom tomatoes, fresh pesto sauce, black sesame seeds and buffalo mozzarella

VILLAGE SALAD

GF, V

Tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta dressed with olive oil, oregano and marjoram

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

GF

Chicken fillet served with rocket, quinoa, beetroot and beans sprouts. Topped with parmesan shavings, capers, sweetcorn and basil

GREEN SALAD

VG

Mixed vegetables fresh from the garden topped with quinoa and olives

SUMMER SALAD

GF, V

Tomato, avocado and grilled goat’s cheese dressed with a basil infused olive oil

WILD GREENS DAILY FRESH

V, VG, GF

Cherry tomatoes, fennel, radishes, olive oil, lemon

Our favourites

SALMON SALAD

GF

Grilled Salmon with a quinoa salad, apple tzatziki, beetroot, broccoli and cherry tomatoes, topped with roasted seeds

SEASONAL CHAR-GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

GF, V

Local crumbled feta, basil, cashew pesto, dressed with herb infused olive oil. The best salad you'll ever eat

GREEK LOBSTER LINGUINE

For one, approx. 500-600gr, cherry tomatoes, chili and basil

BEEF PASTA

Linguini pasta with beef fillet and beef tartar marinated in a fresh chilly and soya sauce, lime onions, and chives. Topped with mozzarella burrata and an aubergine cream

SALMON FARFALLE

Smoked salmon with peas, fresh vegetables, lemon and herb mascarpone sauce

MUSHROOM RISOTTO

GF, V

Three varieties of mushrooms, leek, spring onion and seasonal vegetables. Served with
beetroot leaves and green peppers. Can be made Vegan on request

Pasta & Risotto Specials

GREEK LOBSTER LINGUINE FOR TWO

For two, cherry tomatoes, chili and basil

BEETROOT RISOTTO

V

With gorgonzola, pear, asparagus and walnuts

SEAFOOD RISOTTO

GF

Made with king prawns, mussels, calamari, octopus and saffron

Always ask for the fish of the day

From the sea

SEABASS FILLET

GF

With lentil salad and puree trilogy

CHEVICHE

GF

Guacamole, onions, chili, lime, sweetcorn

GREEK LOBSTER (½ - 1 kilo)

GF

Cooked with garlic butter and parsley. Served with a choice of seasonal salad, grilled vegetables and homemade chips

GRILLED PRAWNS

GF

Served on a bed of mashed sweet potato alongside a fresh salad

TUNA STEAK

GF

Tuna fillet with homemade teriyaki sauce served with skordalia and fresh wild greens

GRILLED GROUPER FILLET

Served with veggies tabbouleh, asparagus, saffron sauce and Chardonnay with a little twist

SALMON BURGER

Cucumber pickles, beetroot chutney, lettuce served with courgette fries

From the land

GARDEN BURGER

VG

Vegetable patty with roasted sweet potatoes flavored with garlic and thyme. Served with stacked grilled vegetables and bulgur wheat salad

BEEF BURGER

Black Angus mince, metsovone smoky cheese, lemon mayo, bacon, caramelized onions and fries

CHICKEN WRAP

Marinated chicken breast with wild rice, wrapped together in our homemade flatbread

LEEK AND MUSHROOM WRAP

VG

Three varieties of mushrooms with leek, avocado and an oat and cashew curry sauce, wrapped in our homemade flatbread

VEGETABLE AND HALOUMI SKEWER

GF, V

With a chili yogurt dip served with grilled seasonal vegetables

BEEF SKEWER

GF

Grilled beef skewer served with a mixed salad, guacamole dip and sweet potato rocks

Something to make the mouth water

LAMB KOTSI

GF

Slow cooked lamb shank with pan reduction on a bed of polenta and garden vegetables

AGED SIRLOIN STEAK TAGLIATA

Price per kilo Served with Perigeaux Truffle sauce

BLACK ANGUS STEAK

GF

With Homemade chips, grilled vegetables, served with red wine sauce

T-BONE STEAK

GF

With homemade chips, wild greens salad served

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

GF

Traditional Greek dish served with grilled vegetables and wild rice

BEEF STIFADO

GF

Beef, shallots onions, tomato sauce, fresh fries

MOUSAKA

Potatoes, aubergine, fresh tomato, parmesan, nutmeg, bechamel

PASTITSIO

Beef mince, tomato sauce, bechamel, pasta

KREATOPITA

Traditional Kefalonian meat pie

LAMB GIOUVETSI

Lamb shank slow cooked in the oven, fresh tomatoes, onions, carrots, rosemary, topped with Kefalonian dry mizithra

GEMISTA

V, VG

Mix bell peppers, fresh tomato, rice or bulgur wheat, pine nuts, fresh herbs

SOUTZOUKAKIA

Beef meat balls, cumin, tomato sauce, saffron basmati rice

POTATO ROCKS

GF, VG

Marinated potatoes with chilly - turmeric, extra virgin olive oil

SWEET POTATO ROCKS

GF, VG

Marinated potatoes baked in the oven with chili flakes, coriander seeds, extra virgin olive oil

COURGETTI FRIES

Batonettes fresh courgette Served with saffron sauce

HOMEMADE CHIPS

GF, VG

Served with the skin, and oregano

Our Favorite

BROCCOLETTI

GF, VG, V

Chargrilled broccoli with fresh chilly and wild Kefalonian garlic

FRUIT SELECTION PER PERSON

GF, VG

A selection of seasonal fruit

CHEESE BOARD

V

A Greek cheese selection including Manouri, Anthotiro-Mezithra, Yellow Cheese with Hemp and a smoked Metsovone cheese. Served with homemade thyme crackers and truffle honey

BITTER CHOCOLATE CHOICE

GF, V

A dense dessert made from 75% Valrhona bitter chocolate. Topped with crushed nuts

TIRAMISU

V

Coffee and almond sponge with mascarpone cheese

DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

GF, VG

Made with coconut milk and the finest dark chocolate

CHURROS

V

Served with bitter chocolate ganache, almonds and mango sorbet

BAKED CHEESECAKE

V

Topped with our homemade marmalade

ZUPPA INGLESE

V

Rich vanilla custard, cinnamon, passion fruits, toasted nuts

VANILLA PANNA COTTA

V

Served with a lime-blueberry coulis

LEMON POSSET

V

With mixed dried fruit and shortbread

PAVLOVA

V

Meringue, seasonal fruits, vanilla cream, pistachios, almonds, pomegranate

Traditional Favourites

KARIDOPITA

V

Kefalonian walnut cake

BAKLAVA

V

Mix nuts, filo pastry, orange-lemon-cinnamon syrup, vanilla ice-cream

GALAKTOMPOUREKO

V

Traditional syrup cake pan with filo pastry and lemon, vanilla cream

The Word on the street

“George is an exceptional private chef in Kefalonia. His passion for cooking shines through in every dish he prepares. Thank you for an unforgettable culinary experience, George!”
Maryfrom the USA

“I had the pleasure of hiring George as a private chef in Kefalonia for a special occasion, and he did not disappoint. His attention to detail and expertise in the kitchen were truly impressive. Thank you for making our evening so memorable, George!”
Alexfrom Australia

“George is an outstanding private chef in Kefalonia who truly went above and beyond to create a customized menu for our family gathering. His dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you for making our vacation so special, George!”
Michaelfrom the UK