Chef Antonio Lo Chef

Chef At Home in Perth

Cooking is my true passion, and I love bringing people together through food.

I create elegant and simple dishes inspired by my Italian roots, my experience and my love for fresh, seasonal ingredients.

As a private chef based in Perth, I take pride in delivering authentic Mediterranean flavours, using the best local Western Australian produce.

My menus evolve with the seasons and are carefully tailored to each event, ensuring a refined yet relaxed dining experience for you and your guests.

My goal is to make you feel like you’re dining in Italy, right in the comfort of your own home

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is an expression of passion, creativity and the joy of bringing people together through food

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from a young age, inspired by my family and classic Italian recipes

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is fresh ingredients, simple cooking and creativity

My menus

Mediterranean Family Style Experience

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SEAFOOD SALAD, Octopus, squid, cuttlefish, prawns and mussels, dressed with lemon and olive oil

BRAISED SQUID, baby potatoes, peas, tomato sauce, served with thyme crostino

CRISPY ARANCINI BALLS, Golden risotto balls served with aioli

BURRATA SALAD, Mini Burrata with confit cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

MEDITERRANEAN CAPONATA, eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, red onion, olives, capers, basil, served with Sardinian crispy pane carasau

SPANISH TORTILLA WITH POTATOES, ONIONS & CHORIZO, Traditional Spanish tortilla with creamy potatoes, onions and spiced chorizo

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MAIN COURSE

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CASERECCE WITH SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI, Italian pork sausage, crispy speck, sautéed zucchini, goat cheese

GNOCCHETTI SARDI WITH LAMB RAGÙ, Pasta with slow cooked lamb ragù, pecorino cheese

TROFIE AL PESTO, Pasta with homemade basil pesto

SEAFOOD FREGOLA, Sardinian fregola cooked with mussels, clams, squid, and prawns in a shellfish broth

CAVATELLI WITH PRAWNS, Pasta with prawns, creamy eggplant purée and cherry tomatoes

ROASTED PORK LOIN, Roasted pork loin served with baked potatoes and myrtle sauce

CHICKEN ESCALOPE WITH PROSCIUTTO, Pan-seared chicken topped with prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, smoked cheese and sage

SLOW ROASTED LAMB SHOULDER, Slow roasted lamb shoulder served with potatoes and rosemary sauce

BEEF BOURGUIGNON, Slow-cooked beef with mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, spinach, and red wine sauce

SWORDFISH STEAK, Grilled swordfish served with capers, olives, red onion and cherry tomatoes

DESSERT

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COFFE TIRAMISU', Layers of coffee-soaked sponge and smooth mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE, Silky vanilla custard with a raspberry touch, topped with caramelised sugar

Mediterranean Classic Dining

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BEEF CARPACCIO, Thinly sliced beef, rocket, shaved Parmesan, gremolata dressing

MINI BURRATA, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL, Creamy mini burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil

CRISPY ARANCINI, Golden risotto balls, served with aioli

OCTOPUS SALAD WITH POTATOES, OLIVES & CHERRY TOMATOES Octopus, potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, lemon dressing, extra virgin olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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ORECCHIETTE WITH SWORDFISH, EGGPLANT & MINT, Swordfish, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh mint

MALLOREDDUS ALLA CAMPIDANESE, Traditional Sardinian pasta, sausage ragù, San Marzano tomato sauce, pecorino

TROFIE WITH BASIL PESTO Pasta with homemade basil pesto, Parmesan cheese

CHICKEN ALLA VALDOSTANA , prosciutto, confit tomatoes, smoked provola cheese, sage

SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDER , Roasted pork, potatoes, rosemary jus

OVEN BAKED FISH FILLET GRATIN, Fish fillet, crispy herb crust, garlic, lemon zest, served with seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

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COFFE TIRAMISU, coffee soaked sponge with mascarpone cream and cocoa

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE, Silky vanilla custard with a raspberry touch, topped with caramelised sugar

Mediterranean Gourmet Experience

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BEEF CARPACCIO, Thinly sliced raw beef, rocket, shaved Parmesan, gremolata

BURRATA SALAD, Mini Burrata, smoked Speck, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, Pea purée, crispy pancetta, lemon oil

GRILLED CUTTLEFISH SALAD, Fennel, radish, rocket, citrus dressing

FIRST COURSE

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SEAFOOD FREGOLA, Sardinian fregola cooked in shellfish broth with mussels, clams and prawns

STROZZAPRETI WITH PRAWNS, EGGPLANT PURÉE & CHERRY TOMATOES Prawns, eggplant purée, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil

ORECCHIETTE SAUSAGE & PORCINI, Pasta with Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms and truffle oil

MAIN COURSE

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RANKIN COD FILLET, Mussels, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced potatoes, crustacean sauce

GRILLED SWORDFISH Cherry tomatoes, capers, zucchini, salmoriglio

LAMB RUMP, Glazed carrots and parsnip, spinach, rosemary jus

DESSERT

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COFFEE TIRAMISÙ Coffee soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, cocoa dust

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE Vanilla custard with raspberry touch, caramelised sugar

PISTACHIO PANNA COTTA, vanilla cream, pistachio, crushed pistachios

Exclusive Mediterranean Dining Experience

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BRAISED OCTOPUS, Potatoes, peas, San Marzano tomato broth, herbs crostini

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, Saffron potato purée, spinach

DUCK & PORK TERRINE, Mango chutney, seasonal salad, toasted brioche

BEETROOT CARPACCIO, goat cheese, walnuts, rocket, balsamic vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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PACCHERI WITH LOBSTER, Pasta with lobster, grape tomatoes, fresh parsley

RISOTTO WITH SCALLOPS Creamy risotto, seared scallops, lemon, herbs

STROZZAPRETI WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS, Porcini mushrooms, crispy speck, pecorino cheese

MAIN COURSE

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BEEF FILLET, rösti potatoes, spinach, Périgord sauce

PAN-SEARED COD FILLET, mussels, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced potatoes, crustacean sauce

DESSERT

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COFFEE TIRAMISÙ, Layers of coffee-soaked sponge and smooth mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE, Silky vanilla custard with a raspberry touch, topped with caramelised sugar

PISTACHIO PANNA COTTA, vanilla cream, pistachio, crushed pistachios

Coastal Flavours

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OCTOPUS IN UMIDO, Potatoes, peas, San Marzano tomato broth, herbs crostini

CATALANA PRAWNS, Chilled prawns with tomato, red onion, olive oil and lemon

SEPPIE GRATINATE, Baked cuttlefish, crispy herb crust, garlic, parsley, lemon zest

SEAFOOD SALAD, Octopus, squid, cuttlefish, prawns and mussels, dressed with lemon and olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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TROFIE CALAMARETTI E BOTTARGA, Trofie Pasta, baby squid, grape tomato, garlic, chilli, bottarga

SEAFOOD FREGOLA, Sardinian fregola cooked in shellfish broth with mussels, clams, squid and prawns

STROZZAPRETI WITH SWORDFISH Pasta with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes and fresh mint

BARRAMUNDI FILLET ,Baked Barramundi in crustacean sauce with mussels and baby potatoes

GRILLED SWORDFISH, Cherry tomatoes, zucchini, capers, salmoriglio

DESSERT

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COFFEE TIRAMISÙ Coffee soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, cocoa dust

LEMON PANNA COTTA , Fresh lemon-infused panna cotta topped with berry coulis and lemon zest

Mediterranean Gourmet Dining

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BEEF CARPACCIO, Thinly sliced raw beef, rocket, shaved Parmesan and lemon gremolata

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, Pea purée, crispy pancetta, lemon oil

PAN-FRIED SAFFRON PRAWNS, Prawns sautéed with zucchini and served in a light saffron sauce

BURRATA SALAD, Mini Burrata with prosciutto, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA layers of eggplant with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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ORECCHIETTE SAUSAGE & PORCINI Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms and truffle oil

MEZZI PACCHERI ALLA NORMA, Tomato sauce, roasted eggplant and ricotta

TROFIE AL PESTO, Pasta with homemade basil pesto

CAVATELLI WITH SEAFOOD, Pasta with prawns, mussels, clams, squid and cherry tomatoes

BEEF BOURGUIGNON, Slow-cooked beef with mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, spinach, and red wine sauce

RANKIN COD FILLET, Mussels, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced potatoes, crustacean sauce

DESSERT

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COFFE TIRAMISU', Layers of coffee-soaked sponge and smooth mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE, Vanilla custard with raspberry coulis, caramelised sugar

Local Dining Experience

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GRILLED OCTOPUS, Potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes, parsley, lemon dressing

BRAISED CUTTLEFISH, cuttlefish, tomato, peas, light fish consommé, herb crostino

MOZZARELLA WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, grilled zucchini, eggplant, basil, extra virgin olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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STROZZAPRETI WITH PRAWNS, Eggplant purée, cherry tomatoes, basil

GRILLED SWORDFISH, Cherry tomatoes, zucchini, capers, salmoriglio

FREGOLA WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS, Sardinian Fregola, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, pecorino cheese

DESSERT

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LEMON PANNA COTTA , Fresh lemon-infused panna cotta topped with berry coulis and lemon zest

COFFE TIRAMISU, coffee soaked sponge with mascarpone cream and cocoa

From the Sea

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PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, Pea purée, crispy pancetta, lemon oil

GRILLED CUTTLEFISH SALAD, Fennel, radish, rocket, citrus dressing

BRAISED OCTOPUS, Potatoes, peas, San Marzano tomato broth, herbs crostini

SEAFOOD SALAD, Cuttlefish, squid, mussels and prawns marinated with lemon and parsley

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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SEAFOOD RISOTTO, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, prawns, cuttlefish

STROZZAPRETI WITH SWORDFISH, pasta with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes and fresh mint

RANKIN COD FILLET, Baked cod fillet served with mussels, grape tomatoes, potatoes and crustacean sauce

GRILLED SWORDFISH, Cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, red onions, salmoriglio

DESSERT

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COFFEE TIRAMISÙ Coffee soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, cocoa dust

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE Vanilla custard with raspberry touch, caramelised sugar

PISTACHIO PANNA COTTA, vanilla cream, pistachio, crushed pistachios

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Chef Antonio's reviews

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16 services

I don't think there is a rating high enough for Chef Antonio. Yes, he was professional, had an attention to detail, delivered exactly what was expected and more! But it was his genuine and relateable nature and thoughtfulness that took everything to a different level. From the moment we began to communicate through messages, to meeting in person to go over my dinner event to the actual evening Chef Antonio was just superb! My friends, mom and I enjoyed every course as plates were scraped clean. There were many conversations around the table about the whole amazing idea of having a Chef, like Antonio, cook for the evening to the stunning food and its taste...so absolutely perfect! From the detail of ingredients to the type of crockery required for plating up, Chef Antonio covered it. The kitchen was absolutely spotless and we even had leftovers which was very much appreciated for dinner tbe next evening. It was an absolute pleasure to have him in our home and he is already in high demand amongst friends. I highly recommend Chef Antonio for anyone who is looking to celebrate an event and is looking for sonething different and special. Thank you, Chef Antonio for making my birthday one I will always remember!

Absolutely brilliant food for partnership Christmas party held in Western Suburbs. Highly recommended

My experience with Take a Chef and Chef Antonio was absolutely incredible! Chef Antonio was humble, accommodating and very patient with all my dietary requirements and requests. He kindly added a few lamb ribs options in his proposal after I told him my husband loves lamb ribs. Every single dish he prepared was so delicious and bursting with flavour! He was also incredibly organised throughout the evening and his service was seamless and professional. To top it all off, he left our kitchen spotless at the end of the night. It was such a wonderful dining experience celebrating our anniversary, and I couldn't recommend Chef Antonio more highly!

Antonio was professional, courteous and the food was so tasty. He was even thoughtful enough to leave some leftovers behind!

Chef Antonio’s food was incredible and we would love to have him cook for us again. He was extremely professional and accomodating, and made us feel very comfortable during his service.