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Welcome to an exclusive, stress-free private dining experience in the comfort of your villa. Our menus are a true celebration of Cretan tradition, premium ingredients, and wood-fired flavors. We meticulously source the absolute freshest local produce, prime meat cuts, and the finest daily catch from the Aegean Sea.

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Explore our carefully curated signature menus below. Alternatively, you have the absolute freedom to design your own bespoke culinary journey. Simply share your vision with us, and we will craft a flawless, personalized dining experience tailored entirely to your preferences.

BBQ MENUS

The Cretan SoulAuthentic BBQ Menu

Salads & Appetizers

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  • Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki): Hand-picked tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, onions, and premium feta cheese.

  • Traditional Cretan Spreads: Refreshing Tzatziki and spicy Cretan cheese cream.

  • Dolmadakia: Hand-rolled vine leaves stuffed with rice and aromatic local herbs.

  • Fava Beans: Yellow split pea purée topped with caramelized onions.

  • Skioufixta: Fresh traditional Cretan pasta with dry Anthotyro cheese shavings.

Main Course (Family-Style)

  • Mixed Grill Selection: Tender chicken chops, juicy beef burgers, and succulent pork chops.

  • Baby Potatoes: Oven-roasted with mustard and aromatic Cretan herbs.

Dessert

  • Seasonal Fruit: Freshly sliced chilled watermelon.

  • Portokalopita: Traditional soft orange pie with a delicate syrup.

The Premium Meat FeastExclusive BBQ Menu

Salads & Appetizers

Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki): Hand-picked tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, onions, and premium feta cheese.

Fresh Forest Mushroom Salad: Mixed forest mushrooms with cherry tomatoes, orange segments, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Traditional Cretan Spreads: Refreshing Tzatziki and beetroot salad with walnuts.

Keftedakia: Juicy meatballs in tomato sauce with local herbs.

Dolmadakia: Hand-rolled vine leaves stuffed with rice and aromatic local herbs.

Main Course (Family-Style)

Black Angus Beef Tagliata: Sliced premium beef with aromatic herbs.

Milk-Fed Lamb Chops: Marinated in rosemary and aged Cretan wine.

Baby Potatoes: Oven-roasted with mustard and aromatic Cretan herbs.

Dessert

Seasonal Fruit: Freshly sliced chilled watermelon.

Sfakianopita: Traditional cheese pie with organic thyme honey.

SEAFOOD GASTRONOMY
Seafood BBQ Menu
The Luxury Catch
Salads & Appetizers

  • Greek Village Salad: The heart of the Mediterranean table.

  • Premium Taramosalata: White fish roe spread with a velvety texture.

  • Sautéed Mussels: Freshly steamed with white wine and lemon zest.

  • Grilled Squid: Tender calamari with a citrus-infused lemon sauce.

  • Shrimp Saganaki: Sautéed shrimps in a rich tomato sauce with melted feta cheese.

Main Course (Family-Style)

  • Lobster Pasta: Premium lobster meat with cherry tomatoes and secret aromatic herbs.

  • Sautéed Fresh Tuna: Thick tuna loin seared with fresh rosemary and sea salt.

Dessert

  • Seasonal Fruit: Sweet Greek watermelon.

  • Traditional Kataifi: Shredded phyllo pastry with nuts, served with artisan ice cream.

Salads & Appetizers
Aegean Breeze

  • Greek Village Salad: With crisp cucumbers and barrel-aged feta.

  • Sea-Garden Salad: Seasonal wild greens with sautéed shrimps, cherry tomatoes, and lemon-orange vinaigrette.

  • Taramosalata: Silky fish roe spread with extra virgin olive oil.

  • Fava & Shrimps: Yellow pea purée topped with marinated shrimps and herbs.

  • Sautéed Mussels: Glazed with white wine and a fresh lemon-garlic sauce.

Main Course (Family-Style)

  • Grilled Sea Bass Fillet: Finished with lemon-oil sauce and served with steamed garden vegetables.

  • Shrimp Orzo: Slow-cooked orzo with cherry tomatoes and fresh Cretan herbs.

  • Baby Potatoes: Herb-roasted with a touch of mustard.

Dessert

  • Seasonal Fruit: Chilled watermelon slices.

  • Syrup Orange Pie: Served with premium vanilla ice cream.

 THE CRETAN TRADITION
Salads & Appetizers

  • Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki): With vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and extra virgin olive oil.

  • Cretan Graviera with Honey: Premium aged cheese served with local thyme honey.

  • Traditional Spreads: Duo of authentic Tzatziki and Spicy Cheese spread (Tyrokafteri).

  • Hand-rolled Dolmadakia: Stuffed grape leaves with herbs and rice.

  • Traditional Meatballs: Juicy beef meatballs in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce.

Main Course (Family-Style)

  • Cretan Slow-Cooked Lamb (Vrasto): Tender, succulent lamb boiled to perfection, served with traditional Gamopilafo (celebratory risotto cooked in lamb broth with staka butter).

  • Side: Hand-cut fries or seasonal steamed greens with lemon-oil dressing.

Dessert

  • Sfakian Pies: Thin pancakes filled with mizithra cheese and drizzled with honey.

  • Chilled Seasonal Watermelon: Fresh and refreshing, the perfect summer finish.

 THE CRETAN TRADITION

Salads & Appetizers

  • Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki): Fresh and crunchy, the staple of every Greek meal.

  • Traditional Feta "Bougiourdi:  Authentic Greek Feta cheese baked in the oven with fresh tomato slices, bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil, and wild Cretan oregano

  • Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes): Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with fresh mint and feta.

  • Smooth Fava: Yellow split pea purée topped with caramelized onions and capers.

  • Wild Green & Mushroom Salad: A warm salad of sautéed mushrooms and seasonal greens.

Main Course (Family-Style)

  • Signature Stuffed Chicken Roll: Oven-roasted chicken roll filled with sun-dried tomatoes, Cretan herbs, and graviera cheese.

  • Roasted Lemon Potatoes: Crispy potatoes slow-baked with lemon, garlic, and wild oregano.

Dessert

  • Greek Yogurt with Spoon Sweets: Creamy yogurt topped with preserved grapes or quince.

  • Chilled Seasonal Watermelon: Fresh and refreshing, the perfect summer finish.

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