Chef Chris Manos

Bespoke Dining Experiences for Food Lovers Worldwide

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Travelling Chef

Experience gourmet dining wherever you are with Gourmaze’s Travelling Chef service. Our chefs bring world-class cuisine to your destination—whether it’s a private villa, yacht, or remote getaway. From sourcing local ingredients to crafting bespoke menus, we ensure an unforgettable culinary journey, no matter the location.

Private Dining

Enjoy a private chef experience in your home, vacation rental, or private estate—complete with Michelin-level menus, wine pairings, and discreet hospitality for intimate gatherings of any size.

Meal Prep

Chef-prepared meals tailored to your health goals, schedule, and taste—macro-balanced, diet-specific, and delivered fresh to your door each week.

Hospitality Consulting

Gourmaze’s Hospitality Consulting service helps restaurants, hotels, and culinary brands elevate every aspect of their guest experience. From menu development and kitchen optimization to staff training and service design, our expert team brings strategic insight and creative flair to help your business achieve excellence and lasting impact.

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years of experience

10,000+

Meals Served

1000+

Events

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My Culinary Journey

I’m a Michelin-trained executive chef and Co-Founder of Gourmaze, a culinary brand dedicated to crafting bespoke dining experiences and offering strategic consulting to luxury hospitality clients around the world. My roots are grounded in Greece, but my career has taken me through Michelin-starred kitchens and five-star properties across Europe and the United States—shaping a culinary philosophy that blends modern Mediterranean soul with refined French technique.
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With over a decade of experience, I specialize in developing elevated menus, leading high-performance kitchen teams, and delivering tailored culinary moments for discerning clients. From intimate private dinners to large-scale activations and international hospitality consulting, I bring creativity, precision, & global perspective to every table I touch.

Over 10 years of experience in Michelin-starred and five-star kitchens across Europe and the U.S.

Co-Founder & Executive Chef at Gourmaze, focused on premium private dining and culinary consulting

Expertise in modern Mediterranean cuisine with French refinement and global influence

Proven leadership in high-end hospitality operations, menu strategy, and concept development

Work includes global travel for elite private events, culinary brand collaborations, and consulting projects

Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences with discretion, elegance, and authenticity

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Endorsements

We hired Chef Chris from Gourmaze for an anniversary dinner, and he exceeded every expectation! From the start, he helped us carefully curate a menu that felt truly special for the occasion, listening to our preferences and adding creative, artistic touches. On the night of the event, he arrived punctually, and each course he prepared was a masterpiece, both visually and in flavor. Chris took the time to walk us through each dish, explaining the ingredients and inspiration, making the experience feel incredibly personal and memorable. The food was absolutely exquisite, and his professionalism and passion for his craft shone through. Thank you, Gourmaze, for making our evening unforgettable! Highly recommend Chef Chris for anyone seeking an extraordinary dining experience.

Emilie Mkrtchyan

A truly unforgettable experience. I wanted to gift my wife with a true Michelin star experience at home for her birthday and Chef Chris did not disappoint. Every plate was 10/10, best I’ve ever had, and very generous portions. We actually had leftovers. Will definitely be hiring again.

Joseph McQueen

We got Chef Chris for my mom's birthday and it was an absolutely amazing experience!! We discussed the menu from before and he delivered a Michelin star tasting experience that was beyond great! He was extremely professional, arrived on time, the setup was clean and restaurant quality. All the food tasted delicious and special. We couldn't be happier with our choice in picking chef Chris. Would highly recommend him for your special events! Can't wait to do another dinner with him.

Negar Sadeghein

Chef Chris was not only absolutely lovely, the food was incredible. He cooked a wonderful traditional Thanksgiving meal for 8 people, the turkey was juicy, best turkey we all ever had, the sides were traditional, but with an interesting twist to each of them (eg. mashed potatoes with brown butter). Desserts were out of this world. Overall presentation was lovely, clean-up was very thorough! Will definitely hire Chef Chris again and so will my friends!

Sophie Ruthensteiner

What a great experience to have dinner made by Chris. I had friends for dinner and the menu was amazing and everything was excellent! The presentation was beautiful and it made an amazing night for a reunion with amazing friends. Thank you Chris for help facilitating that. And thank you again for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner you made in 2021 for us! Your an amazing chef!

SR Siroonian

The experience with chef Chris was amazing. I did not have to worry about a single thing as he came well prepared. He was very attentive and the presentation of the food was incredible. Definitely paid for the best to get the best. Can’t wait to use his services again.

Gloria Woo