Welcome to our table
For four generations since 1924, the Paterakis family has gathered here in Kissamos to share honest Cretan flavors and heartfelt stories. At The Paterakis Table, we invite you to join us. Discover traditional recipes, behind-the-scenes moments from our shop, cooking tips for our dry-aged beef, and the weekly offers on our finest cuts.Pull up a chair. This is a place for good food, family tradition, and warm conversation.We’re glad you’re here.
- Weekly Offer until 26 May
This weeks special offer valid until 26 May - Weekly Offer until May 19
Weekly Offer until May 19 - Weekly Offer
VG Paterakis Weekly Offer 12 May - Weekly Offer 5 May
VG Paterakis Special Offer May 5 - Chicken Rolo – Our Special Stuffed Chicken
One of the dishes customers get most excited about is our handmade Chicken Rolo. We take a whole chicken, carefully debone it while keeping the skin whole, then fill it with cheese, bacon, and our… Read more: Chicken Rolo – Our Special Stuffed Chicken - Vangelis and the Easter Lamb
Every year before Easter, the shop gets a special rhythm. This photo shows Vangelis with one of the lambs chosen for traditional Easter souvla. For many families in Kissamos, Easter isn’t complete without slow-roasted lamb… Read more: Vangelis and the Easter Lamb - Weekly Offer – April 2026
Current weekly special offers from VG Paterakis family butcher on Skalidi street in Kissamos. Fresh meat cuts, dry-aged biological beef, and other quality products at promotional prices for April 2026. - Thick Cuts for Real Appetites
In our shop, we don’t believe in cutting meat too thin. These thick steaks you see in the photo are how many of our customers like their dry-aged beef — generous portions with plenty of… Read more: Thick Cuts for Real Appetites - The Real Thing – Sausages with Natural Intestines
There’s a big difference between real sausages and the industrial ones. These sausages are made the old Cretan way — quality pork, fresh herbs and spices, and stuffed into real natural intestines. The natural casing… Read more: The Real Thing – Sausages with Natural Intestines - The Beauty of Dry-Aged Beef
This is what Giorgios works so hard for. When you look at these cuts, you can see the result of patience and craftsmanship. The beautiful white marbling, the deep red color, and that dark outer… Read more: The Beauty of Dry-Aged Beef - A Swordfish Kind of Day
Some mornings the sea is especially generous. This was clearly one of those days. Vangelis came back with an impressive load of fresh swordfish — big, firm, and beautiful. You can see the four impressive… Read more: A Swordfish Kind of Day - Paidakia – The King of the Cretan Grill
If there is one dish that always disappears first when we have guests, it’s paidakia. These thick, beautifully marbled lamb chops are a true Cretan favorite. We cut them generously because we know how they… Read more: Paidakia – The King of the Cretan Grill