I cook Dalmatian tradition in a modern way, blending Asian and Mediterranean flavors with high-quality local ingredients.

Chiara Ožaković

I create modern, soulful food inspired by Dalmatia and shaped by Asian flavors.

I started my cooking journey six years ago in a restaurant specialized in Asian cuisine, and since then I’ve loved building new combinations between Asian and Mediterranean cooking—always with a touch of tradition done in a modern way.

I work as a private chef in Dalmatia, and I love collaborating with small family farms, choosing ingredients of known origin and high quality so every plate feels honest, fresh, and personal.

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My secret in the kitchen is using local, homegrown ingredients—and a lot of love.

What you get when I cook for you

I cook as a lifestyle

For me, cooking is a lifestyle and a way to showcase the best of myself—through flavor, care, and the details that make a meal feel special.

I learned at home, in Dalmatia

I learned to cook at home. In Dalmatia, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, and even as a child I was always around the table, watching.

I keep it local and full of heart

My philosophy is simple: I rely on local, homegrown ingredients, and I put a lot of love into every dish I serve.

Chiara’s Menus

I offer curated menus for private dinners in Dalmatia—ranging from sushi and Asian fusion to fish, vegetarian options, and a classic Dalmatian dinner—always focused on quality ingredients and balanced flavors.

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Stories and testimonials

Absolutely amazing chef! From The time we starting communicating she was attentive and fixed the menu to our needs. Booked for a surprise birthday, chef arrived early and made sure all was ready and prepared for the surprise arrival. Food was so good and she cleaned up the kitchen very well. Would book again and highly recommend. 10 Out of 10

Sandra Fernandes

She was nice and made us a lovely dinner. We can recommend her to others.

Synnøve Lian Johnsen

Chiara was excellent. The BBQ food was beautifully cooked. The three courses well balanced for various age groups. Everyone enjoyed the meal, the starters were terrific, the BBQ fish and meat dishes succulent and the chocolate dessert very popular. I would highly recommend her.

Tim Piper

Chiara was brilliant from start to finish, she was the only chef to private message me straight away with how she could accommodate our party and make the menu exactly what we wanted. She's extremely friendly and attentive and you can tell she really loves what she does! Everything was cooked beautifully and she kindly explained all her dishes and what was also a nice touch is she bought along some local wines that paired well with the food. We were all very happy with the service.

Hannah Ireland

Hired a chef for 11 ladies on our last evening of our European Girl’s Trip! Meal was amazing. Our chef was wonderful. Highly recommend!

Sarah Lindstrom

Great food and great chef

Maths Stanser

We had great experience! Chef Chiara had very nice presence, was very passionate and cooked great meals for us.

Dagbjört Sævarsdóttir

We had a fabulous evening when Chiara cooked for a group of 9 adults in our holiday villa in Zadar. Chiara was punctual, friendly and professional. The food was delicious and the gyozas were the best we have ever eaten! She kindly warmed up and served some food we had prepared separately for the children in the group and had extra desserts for the kids. Would highly recommend!

Georgina dalton