I create Mediterranean-Italian menus with fresh local ingredients—simple, honest cooking that surprises, delights, and brings people together.

Eric Brajkovic

I cook Mediterranean and Italian-inspired meals that feel personal, seasonal, and unforgettable.

I’m a professional chef with 10+ years of experience, and being half Italian I’ve lived and worked in Italy as well as in several renowned ski resorts. I’ve also run my own street food business, which sharpened my creativity and reinforced my focus on flavor, quality, and cooking directly for people.

My cuisine is inspired by Mediterranean and Italian traditions. I love connecting with local producers and working with the freshest ingredients, so every menu becomes a unique and memorable dining experience for you and your guests—and my passion shows in every dish I serve.

Plan your meal with me

My secret? A pinch of creativity, a dash of patience, and the finest local ingredients make every meal unforgettable.

What you get when you cook with me

I keep it simple, honest, and full of flavor

For me, cooking is about tradition, passion, and sharing good ingredients. I make simple, honest dishes that bring people together and create memories.

I bring 10+ years of real-world experience to your table

I learned to cook through years of experience, working in Croatia, Italy, ski resorts, and my own street food business alongside talented chefs.

I rely on creativity, patience, and the best local produce

My secret is combining a pinch of creativity and a dash of patience with the finest local ingredients, so every menu feels truly special.

Eric’s Menus

I offer curated menus inspired by Mediterranean and Italian traditions—BBQ experiences, local seafood, and seasonal plates—always built around fresh ingredients and a warm, memorable dining flow.

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Stories and testimonials

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Eric cater for our group of 25 during our holiday, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From the very first meal to the last bite of dessert, everything was flawless. The food was simply outstanding – fresh, beautifully presented, and incredibly delicious. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and catered to all dietary needs in our group with ease. On top of that, they tidied everything up so thoroughly after each meal that it felt like magic – we didn’t have to lift a finger!

Lucy Pike

Chef Erik and his helper Lucija were amazing, communication was fantastic from the moment I enquired, they catered for all 14 of us, 5 generations with different preferences, allergies and intolerances, nothing was too much trouble at all. We would highly recommend them and will use them again, if we come back to the area. Thank you, Erik!

Zuzana Hajsterova

Friendly, approachable and delivered a truly lovely experience. Would recommend Eric to anybody.

Russell MacGillivray

Our family have eaten in many fine restaurants while in Croatia. Chef Eric’s meal was the best we have had. All course were beautifully presented and tasted fabulous. This was one of the highlights of our month long trip. Thanks Chef Eric.

William Maltarich Jr

Chef Eric and his partner were fantastic. After impressing me with his proposed menu, I decided to hire him for a special surprise 50th anniversary dinner. It was my in-laws anniversary and we were all meeting in Croatia to celebrate. I have never hired a private chef before and was uncertain what to expect. Additionally, I really wanted this dinner to be special, as my in-laws have never been treated to a privately cooked meal, so there was a lot riding on this dinner. I am happy to report that from the moment I connected with Chef Eric over his proposed menu, I was impressed. He not only proposed two menus (one for vegetarians and one for folks without dietary restrictions), he was easy to communicate with and put all my worried at ease. Communication was also very easy with Chef Eric. Anytime I had a question, he promptly responded. On the day of the dinner, he was prompt, organized and professional. Along with his partner, he arrived with all his equipment, food prep and table decorations. We didn't have to lift a finger, which allowed us all to enjoy our celebration and focus on my in-laws anniversary. As for the food, no one had a complaint. In fact, we loved every dish. We also loved how Chef Eric shared information about the dish and entertained our questions when we asked about the local ingredients he used. I also really appreciated that he went above and beyond for the vegetarian dishes. He made sure they were just as special as the various fish focused courses. By the end of the night, we were not only pleasantly full from the great food, but filled with joy over the wonderful experience. My in-laws were really blown away and said it was a night they will never forget. I would not hesitate to recommend Chef Eric to anyone. In fact, if I ever get the chance, I will indeed hire him again for another experience. Thank you Chef Eric for the wonderful meal and memories.

Melanie Nagy

Fantastic experience with Eric as our chef. He catered our group of six in a villa outside of Pula and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening. He was professional in his preparation and delivery of our four courses and explained each dish to us with passion. The food was lovely, varied and filling and he left our kitchen spotless. Thanks Eric for a lovely evening.

Harvey Bennett

Chef Eric was AMAZING!!! Very pleasant first night experience in Porec Croatia. The meall was delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you Chef Eric for a great experience!

Grace McNamara

Our experience with Eric Brajkovic was superb. He presented sample menus to me for review and was very flexible in response to our likes and dislikes. His communication was great, and he was most accommodating when we had slight schedule adjustments due to a few members of our party being late. The food he prepared was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and well-explained. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. It was a decadent treat!

Jean Gadra

Eric and his co are the best chefs on earth. What they delivered is more than outstanding. Especially on the last day where we told them to cook with everything thats here and not buy new stuff they surprised us massively. We hope we can book him again next year, fully trust in this delicious cooking skills!

Daniel Gruber

They were absolutely amazing the food was INCREDIBLE! Could not recommend them more!

Karissa Basalyga