VASIA SEA RETREAT
Sisi, Lassithi, Crete

Based at VASIA SEA RETREAT in Sissi, Lassithi, Crete, Nikolaos Chomatas leads the culinary team as Executive Chef, shaping the hotel's overall gastronomic identity and dining experience. Guided by a commitment to quality, innovation, and authenticity, he creates culinary journeys that celebrate the richness of Cretan cuisine through contemporary techniques and exceptional local ingredients.

At the heart of his vision is Cretan Table, his signature gastronomic project—an immersive dining experience that brings together the history, culture, and hospitality of Crete through the language of food. Every menu is thoughtfully crafted to tell a story, transforming each meal into a memorable expression of the island's culinary heritage.

His philosophy is rooted in the development of people. His brigade is composed primarily of young culinary professionals whom he has personally trained and mentored, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth. The result is a distinctive culinary identity that blends technical precision, creativity, and deep respect for Cretan tradition, delivering an authentic dining experience that leaves a lasting impression.

ALISIVA - Monastic Cuisine
Vasia Sea Retreat, Sisi Lassithi, Crete

Alisiva, the signature à la carte restaurant at VASIA SEA RETREAT in Sissi, Crete, is the creative expression of Chef Nikolaos Chomatas. Here, authentic Cretan cuisine meets the timeless wisdom of monastic gastronomy, shaping a contemporary culinary experience founded on the utmost respect for exceptional ingredients, seasonality, and the island's rich cultural heritage.

Each creation tells the story of Crete, where local flavors, aromas, and traditional techniques are reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary fine dining. The result is an immersive gastronomic journey that captures the soul of the island and leaves a lasting impression on every guest.

VASILIKATA GUESTHOUSES
Agios Konstantinos, Lassithi Plateau, Crete

Since 2023, Nikolaos Chomatas has been at Paso of Vasilikata, where through a continuous and creative collaboration he applies a highly professional approach to cooking and gastronomy. By combining authentic life, health, the village, nature, and the land, he has developed an innovative, globally oriented concept that includes traditional cooking techniques, collaborations with distinguished personalities, seminars, book publications, open-air dinners, and wood-fired meals.

With this unique approach, Nikolaos Chomatas not only honors the roots of tradition but also advances contemporary gastronomy, setting new standards of quality and innovation in the field of authentic cuisine.