Welcome to Private Chef Life, your premier private chef service in Chania, Crete, Mykonos, and Santorini. We specialize in creating unforgettable culinary experiences for guests renting luxury villas across these stunning Greek destinations. Whether you’re hosting a special event, enjoying a family vacation, or seeking a romantic dinner under the stars, our team is here to elevate your dining experience.
At the heart of Private Chef Life is our head private chef, Lefteris Pentarakis. Born and raised in Crete, Lefteris grew up in a family of farmers and traditional cooks. Inspired by his grandmother and mother’s authentic recipes and his father’s dedication to farming, Lefteris developed a deep respect for fresh, local ingredients.
Combining his Cretan heritage with formal training in culinary arts, Lefteris has honed his skills in prestigious kitchens across Greece. His passion for food shines through in every dish, as he crafts unique recipes that celebrate the flavors of the Mediterranean.
Why Choose Private Chef Life? We use the freshest, locally sourced ingredients from Cretan farmers and markets to create flavorful, customized menus tailored to your preferences and dietary needs. Enjoy luxury dining in your villa, by the sea, or on a mountain terrace, as we craft unforgettable culinary experiences that celebrate the tastes and aromas of Greece. Perfect for villa rentals in Chania, Crete, Mykonos, and Santorini, our services include private dinners, cooking classes, personalized meal plans, and catering for special events. Let us elevate your stay with exceptional dining.
Upon request, our available chefs will contact with you to suggest the most suitable menu according to your allergies, intolerances, preferences and needs. As long as the menu is selected and the reservation is confirmed, all the shopping will be arranged by our side and upon arrival at your chosen place the kitchen will be cleaned and then start the preparation of the meals.
*Upon request, we can prepare your meals, with raw materials from our production such as extra virgin olive oil, honey, avocado & fresh herbs.
For Special Occasions or for a unique meal at the sea or on the mountain, please do not hesitate to contact us, as our team could prepare a very special menu at the place of your choice according to your wishes.
Also, upon request, our team is ready to provide you Catering Services for a specific number of guest in Special Occasions such as weddings, receptions etc.
You will have the opportunity to live an experience that will be unforgettable as you can choose one of our menus and the lessons will take place in your personal space.
If you are fan of cocktails then all you have to do is to tell us about it and our bartender will take care of the rest.
Moreover, if you wish to match your meal with wine, then you can ask us and we will undertake to find the right wine according with the menu that you will choose.
For the luxury clients, we provide by arrangement the special service of a personal vacation chef, who is willing at any time to meet you or travel with you at your location to please you with the preparation of fancy and delicious meals.
Our head Chef, have consulted various restaurants successfully in the past.
If you are interested to upgrade your menu or you are starting a new business, do not hesitate to contact us for our professional opinion.
Albert Luna2024-11-27 Chef Lefteris was fantastic! From answering our many questions before our session, to answering our questions during a well-paced and informative session, he clearly enjoys teaching from the heart. His location was outside the city of Chania, but we took the #18 bus by buying tickets on the bus and getting off at nearby bus stop, then walking less than five minutes to his clean and organized kitchen. We highly recommended his services! Wayne Manning2024-10-27 Absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend Chef for an amazing dinner. He came and cooked at our villa a brilliant feast including , best in class squid, seafood pasta which was perfect, slow cooked beef and pasta, sea bass and greens just brilliant. The approach to everything was top class and so friendly and easy. Thank you. Lindsay Selbak2024-09-25 My friends and I worked with Chef Lefteris to plan the perfect birthday celebration meal at our the home we were renting in Cyprus. We got so much more than a meal! It was an unforgettable experience. The food was an absolute dream, the best we had during our vacation (and easily one of the best we've EVER had). I'm still dreaming of every single dish. My friends and I were blown away by every detail that was taken care of. There were new plates and utensils brought out for each course. They made accommodations for a few food allergies. The team went above and beyond to give us a memorable experience, from the wine pairings to the desserts. And they left the kitchen and dining room spotless, as if no one had even been there. I can't recommend this team enough. Bravo! Heather Young2024-09-17 We had an amazing experience during our stay in Greece. Food was homemade and amazing. Better than any of the meals we had at any restaurant. Lindsay Matsanka2024-09-17 HIGHLY recommend this chef. It was for sure our best meal in Greece. If you are visiting in Greece and want real authentic Greek food I would seriously recommend this over going to a restaurant. The chef was so nice and professional and the food was amazing. This was one of my favorite parts of our trip. Thank you so much chef :) Weronika Sokalska2024-09-14 HIRE HIM IMMEDIATELY! The food was incredible and he was an excellent chef! Nicole Steffens2024-09-14 All I can say is WOW! We were absolutely blown away by Lefteris’ professionalism and incredible cooking skills. This was, without a doubt, one of the best meals we had during our time in Greece—and honestly, one of the best we’ve ever had to date. Despite our last-minute request, he graciously came over and prepared an incredible 5-course meal for us. Booking with Lefteris while we were in Crete was one of the best decisions we made. I HIGHLY recommend him if you’re ever in the area. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience!