THE AWARDED CHEFS AT THE RESTAURANTS OF DAIOS COVE IN CRETE
Originality, innovation and the endeavour to create true flavour – these are the universal features our chefs share at the resort. The secret to good food however lies in the ingredients one uses. A focus on fresh, local ingredients and their seasonality combined with the imagination of our creative chefs, present a culinary journey to remember. We give you the chefs whose dishes are guaranteed to thrill your taste buds.
RESORT EXECUTIVE CHEF
Heading up the brigade at Daios Cove is Panagiotis Valsamakis bringing vast experience to the table from renowned restaurants and luxury resorts in Athens, London and Dubai. His professional journey has seen him work with award-winning chefs, cultivating priceless knowledge and an innovative mindset along the way.
Fostering a true passion for simple, seasonal ingredients which retain all their autonomous magic in every dish, Panagiotis oversees that each dining experience at the Cove is a memorable one.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Zachos Papadakis brings his creativity and love for the bare necessities provided by the sea and land and this shines through in every mouthful. Experience in Michelin-starred establishments in London and Athens deliver flair and inventiveness in wholesome dishes by Zachos.
RHO RESTAURANT & TAVERNA CHEF
Konstantinos is at the helm of RHO and Taverna after serving as Head Chef at our very own Ocean Restaurant bringing with him a wealth of experience working alongside our award-winning collaborators at Ducasse Conseil. Konstantinos delivers his innovative streak to the table creating truly original flavours and fusing ingredients in an innovative way. Expect a gastronomy journey sure to impress even the most discerning palate.
OCEAN RESTAURANT CHEF
Dionysis Dimitroulis, our chef at the award-winning Ocean restaurant delivers true spirit and enthusiasm with an aspiring team in the kitchen. This translates into fine, succulent dishes encapsulating the essence of quality local ingredients through contemporary techniques, there for our guest to explore.
THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT CHEF
The Beach House chef ingeniously combines his experience exploring exceptional Greek ingredients with pleasant surprises for our guest’s palate. Alexandros’ dishes bring fresh flavours to complement that laid-back atmosphere of the beach and private cove with the sand at our feet.
PANGEA RESTAURANT CHEF
Cooking up a storm for our guests in the Pangea restaurant is Antonis Chavadakis, showcasing his extensive experience in the country’s top luxury hotels. Evident from the first bite, Antonis’ thirst to experiment and create new flavours is what keeps guests coming back to the Pangea dinner table.
EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF
Our talented Executive Pastry Chef, Kostas, is the driving force behind the patisserie team at Daios Cove. With valuable experience in top hotels in the country his desserts promise to be the talk of each guest’s holiday with each sweet bite destined to delight.
