Arete Private Chefs offers private dining in Athens and the Athens Riviera, bringing together seasonal food, personal service and the pleasure of sharing a meal.

Behind Arete is Panagiotis Dimitriou, a chef whose experience includes restaurant kitchens, private villas and residences across Greece. Several seasons working with international guests in Mykonos have shaped his understanding of private hospitality: listening to what people enjoy, adapting to different settings and making guests feel comfortable at the table.

His cooking draws on Greek and Mediterranean ingredients, with techniques and flavors from other cuisines. Menus follow the season and the occasion, with as much attention given to flavor and balance as to presentation.

Each experience starts with a conversation about your plans, your guests and any dietary requirements. From there, we arrange the menu and practical details, taking care of ingredient sourcing, preparation, service and kitchen cleanup.

Whether you are hosting friends at home, celebrating an occasion or spending a few days in a villa, our aim is to make good food an easy and enjoyable part of your time together.

Based in Athens, we also welcome inquiries for selected engagements elsewhere in Greece.